Union Pacific (UP) on Feb. 10 provided an update on its work with Metra to “finalize the safe and seamless transfer of ...

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 ...

Chicago's eastern boundary is formed by Lake Michigan, and the city is divided by the Chicago River into three geographic sections: the North Side, the South Side and the West Side. These sections ...

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

But what is known — and what railroad devotees soon revealed online — is the building was actually an old train depot that serviced Prairie Home south of Waverly on the Chicago Rock Island ...

Night - Flurries with a 74% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 14 to 17 mph (22.5 to 27.4 kph). The overnight low will be 19 °F (-7.2 °C). Sunny with a high of 19 °F (-7.2 °C) and a 22 ...

The final bites of a meal can often leave a lasting impression. That’s why Chicago’s top restaurants and pastry chefs have focused on creating memorable desserts that diners should save room for.

Cloudy with a high of 26 °F (-3.3 °C). Winds NW at 7 mph (11.3 kph). Night - Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 6 to 13 mph (9.7 to 20.9 kph). The overnight low ...

Chicago weather: Wind chills -5 to 5 Thursday Updated 33 minutes ago Wind chills -5 to 5 Thursday. Highs in the upper teens. Are Russian manicures safe? Chicago doctor weighs in on nail trend ...

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — The volunteer group dedicated to restoring the Quincy & Torch Lake Railroad recently received a donation of 100 railroad ties from Coppers’ L’Anse Tie Recovery Yard.