If COVID-19 recommendations allow, Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum will be able to do Pumpkin Trains, Halloween Trains and Santa Trains later this year, museum officials said.

The Illinois Railway Museum (IRM) offers a unique blend of history, engineering and family-friendly entertainment. Whether you’re a train enthusiast, history buff or simply looking for a fun and ...

The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge on June 19, 2025. It opened to traffic in 1929 and was rerouted in 1936 to carry Route 66 over ...

Be bold enough to ask what history lives in your backyard. Be brave enough to learn what you were never taught.

As you make your summer travel plans, these museums and exhibits dedicated to Black history and culture should be on your ...

This underrated Illinois city was an important stop on the Underground Railroad and is home to many parks, adorable shops, ...

If you want to explore attractions in Illinois that are not in the Windy City, we've got some spectacular gems for you. You won't be disappointed.

SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will present a series of free history walks and porch talks ...

Hundreds of people gathered in Sullivan Park to watch performers, eat local food and remember the day some of the last ...

Jacksonville Celebration Quilt Contest: Times Square Sewing Complex, 63 E. Central Park Plaza | Create a quilted project to celebrate the bicentennial. Quilted projects are due by July 1 and will be ...

Discover the best of Illinois’ Great Rivers & Routes region—where charming river towns, scenic views, and historic Route 66 ...

The iconic Route 66 will hit the century mark next year. Before it became the "Mother Road," it was Illinois Route 4. And on ...