The Pontiac Public Library is hosting the month-long exhibition with special events scheduled for Feb. 11 and 22.

Frank McWorter was known for his mining skills and eventually earned enough money to buy himself and his wife out of slavery.

PONTIAC — Within its first decade of operation, the Underground Railroad was estimated to have helped about 100,000 enslaved ...

10 must-visit historic railroad towns will involve a journey through railroading’s past and present in these iconic ...

CARMI, Il. (WEVV) — Multiple streets are closed in Carmi, Illinois following a fatal train versus pedestrian accident Monday morning. Carmi Police Department reports that the railroad crossing at ...

Public schools in Illinois are administered and funded on all levels: local, state, and federal. Superintendent Mark Jontry, who oversees schools in McLean, Livingston, Logan, and DeWitt Counties ...

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It was the biggest increase in median family income of any city or town in a five-county region of Central New York, including Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego counties. It was the ...

The state has a map of warming center locations across Illinois. Here is how you can find warming centers in your area. The city of Springfield posted warming center locations and hours on Facebook.

EAST PEORIA (WMBD RADIO) - The number of people taking courses at Illinois Central College continues to rise. The college announced Monday an enrollment of 7,606 students for the spring 2025 semester.