Ever After in the Woods

This Illinois Train Ride Hits The Most Picture-Perfect Route 66 Communities

Hop aboard the Lincoln Service line for a nostalgic ride through Illinois, where historic Route 66 towns and charming ...
Ever After in the Woods

These Scenic Illinois Train Journeys Offer Breathtaking Winter Views

There’s something about winter in Illinois from a train seat. These routes make snowy landscapes feel calm, cinematic, and ...
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Opinion: Chicago's rail system is a national asset. Treat it like one.

With the right policies to support investment, innovation and regulation, Chicago can remain the nation's freight hub for ...
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From new train lines to parking regulations: What else is in Illinois’ transit bill

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — With money for new rail lines, regulations for residential development projects and a list of infrastructure priorities in the Chicago area, a public transportation bill recently ...
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Illinois legislators introduce bill to fund commuter rail bridge repairs

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (both D-Ill.) on Wednesday introduced legislation to create ...

Today in Chicago History: Motorman ignores red light causing head-on train collision that kills 7 near Gary

1993: A Chicago, South Shore & South Bend Railroad commuter train raced by a red signal and crashed head-on into another train crossing a single-track gantlet bridge in Gary, killing seven.