Many traces of the Underground Railroad still remain in Illinois. Here’s a map of known sites across the state and what ...

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Tricia Menke, Events and Outreach Coordinator at the Illinois Railway Museum, joins Lisa Dent to share who’s visiting the Illinois Railway Museum. Thomas the Tank Engine is coming back for the 25th ...

It’s perfect for getting away from cold winters up north or seeing beautiful spring and summer landscapes. Whether you’re ...

UNION, Ill. -- The Illinois Railway Museum has long stood in the shadow of big-city museums, the little kid on the block visited mostly by train buffs who know the difference between a Nebraska Zephyr ...

Art Wilson said he can't number the people he has seen moved to tears or simply walk away from an exhibit on the Underground Railroad at the Jacksonville African American History Museum because they ...

Looking for Christmas trains in Chicago? These popular rides fill up quickly, but there are still many available Polar ...