Momentum has been building in Illinois to research the state’s extensive Underground Railroad sites and decide how to ...

A number of early settlers of the Fulton County village were from the Scottish city of Dunfermline (pronounced "Done-ferm-lin") and gave it its name in the 1870s. The Scottish city on the southwestern ...

Tricia Menke, Events and Outreach Coordinator at the Illinois Railway Museum, joins Lisa Dent to share who’s visiting the ...

Jacksonville Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-noon, Pathway Plaza, 1905 W. Morton Ave. | Fresh, locally sourced produce, homemade baked ...

We are working on a new special issue! Classic Toy Trains’ next special interest publication features 14 layouts you can visit across the United States, from the The Choo Choo Barn, the Chicagoland ...

Roseland has a legacy of racist real estate practices and disinvestment, but it also holds a place in the hearts of those ...

SPRINGFIELD -- Union Pacific's new commemorative No. 1616 Lincoln Locomotive will be coming to Springfield for a public ...

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

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 home to Western Illinois University, which brings cultural richness and ...

A new documentary, "The Underground Railroad in Metamora," details the town's crucial role in the Underground Railroad. The film, premiering June 22nd, features interviews with historians and ...

Thousands of years ago, the coast was shaped by the currents and eddies of a much larger Lake Michigan—today it’s also shaped by the actions of humans, who have been rearranging the coast since the ...