Midway Village Museum ushered in the grand opening of a new Camp Grant exhibit Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ...

The Underground Railroad Museum in Flushing is hosting an event on Saturday to celebrate Black History Month.The free event runs from noon to 3 p.m.The event st ...

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to ...

The weekend brings the 44th Annual Rockford Home Show, Jerry Seinfeld and the opening of the Camp Grant exhibition at Midway ...

The National Railroad Hall of Fame in Galesburg is moving forward with its visitor center after years of delays, with plans ...

A Sunday open house will celebrate local black history by recognizing legendary Quincy musician and teacher, Les Fonza, and ...

The paint scheme of locomotive No. 1616 will feature “the unique colors of Lincoln’s era,” UP (NYSE: UNP) said in a press release. It also honors steam locomotive No. 119, one of the two engines ...

Nestled in the rolling hills of northwestern Illinois, Galena is a time capsule of 19th-century charm with a modern twist.

Nestled in the northwest corner of Illinois, Galena is a hidden gem that’s been polishing itself for over 200 years. It’s ...

10 must-visit historic railroad towns will involve a journey through railroading’s past and present in these iconic ...