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

For Illinois residents looking for something different, there's an easy way to gain free or discounted admission to dozens of ...

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.

Chillicothe, Illinois, might not offer attractions and famous landmarks, but we think it’s worth a weekend trip. Let’s dive ...

Macomb is a hidden gem in western Illinois that captivates weekend visitors with its unexpected beauty. This friendly town is ...

This story is the first of three about the building housing the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Jackson Park.

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.

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 ...

In 2024, the museum opened the Joliet Railroad Museum, which depicts the city’s railroad history in the former Union Depot Tower that housed the old railroad switching station and was preserved when ...

Join the Mount Prospect Historical Society on Saturday, May 3, for a daylong bus trip, first to Union, Illinois, for a morning tour of the Illinois Railway Museum, followed by an afternoon tour of ...

Today, John is joined by Tricia Menke, Events and Outreach Coordinator at the Illinois Railway Museum! Tricia tells John what we should know about the museum, their mission to educate people about ...

JACKSONVILLE — A group of historians, academics and legislators spent the last year finding sites connected to the Underground Railroad in Illinois and focusing on telling the stories of those ...