A new book telling the stories of the women who helped build the first transcontinental railroad is a fascinating insight ...

The Dearborn Park neighborhood rose from another expanse of abandoned railroad property amid high hopes – and deep unease – ...

The historic Courthouse, built in 1857, now serves as the Old Courthouse Arts Center, housing galleries and studios. Its ...

The history of the places we call home airs Tuesday-Friday at 8:19 a.m. and 5:48 p.m. Episodes are also available on demand, ...

For people moving to Illinois, getting familiar with Chicago’s expressways — which are referred to by name instead of number ...

Winter hush meets industry in 1930s Alton rail yards ...

If Union Pacific’s merger is approved, it could gain control of train operators who’ve been hauling freight across Chicago for more than a century.

A health care union seeks a one-time 5% tax on billionaires' assets after federal funding cuts to health services for ...