The Illinois Railway Museum has announced ambitious plans to restore its Union Pacific DDA40 “Centennial” No. 6930 to full ...

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great ...

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 ...

Cool off at the best splash pads near Skokie—family-friendly spots perfect for summer fun with kids of all ages. Explore top kid-friendly events in Chicago, July 11-13, including summer festivals for ...

If you were paying attention in history class, you’ll recall the Underground Railroad wasn’t a railroad at all. Rather, it was a fluid network of locations where freedom seekers sought refuge from ...

Rocky Fork New Bethel AME Church in Godfrey, Illinois, photographed on June 22, 2023, is only a few miles from the Mississippi River and served as an early stop for freedom seekers traveling on the ...