The New York Central System was a vast and legendary railroad, connecting the East Coast to the Mississippi River. A key ...

The annual meeting of Iroquois County Genealogical Society took place Saturday morning, Nov. 8, at the Old Courthouse Museum.

Beardstown Food Pantry, 121 E 2nd Street, Beardstown, IL; Open Nov.2, Nov. 9, Nov. 16, Nov. 23, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., open ...

Train enthusiasts can enjoy the Peoria Train Fair this weekend, featuring model train parts, videos, books, and refreshments, ...

The weekend brings the Fever River Railroad fall open house and a concert by Styx and Loverboy, along with fundraisers, live ...

The Birmingham City Council has approved a resolution to amend its management agreement with the Railroad Park Foundation.

Illinois' best-known city might be Chicago, but outside that bustling metropolis, the state also offers a capital sure to ...

You’ll see backyards, forest preserves, and wetlands all dressed in autumn hues as the train heads north. The Chain O’Lakes ...

Rail investment will boost Illinois' economy, create thousands of jobs and secure our place as a national freight hub, writes ...

Two regions — Peoria and the Quad Cities — could be the largest downstate communities to benefit from the bill. It allows the ...

The Jacksonville Area Museum will be opening a temporary exhibit next year about the Underground Railroad along with ...