The Union Pacific Railroad used to be obsessed with power. The railroad spent decades searching for and developing one locomotive to rule them all. This search resulted in icons like the Big Boy and ...

For families who prefer to stay outdoors, the Green Bay Trail runs alongside Metra’s Union Pacific North Line from Wilmette ...

Maury Thompson shares news from 1895 about a new railroad depot and other rail improvement projects in the region.

A rendering shows the new six-stall roundhouse at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Lancaster County. STRASBURG TWP., Pa. — Young and old, there's just something attention grabbing about the ...

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania has started construction of a six-stall roundhouse for the display of its historic Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives. Patrick Morrison, director, Railroad ...

For the first time ever, both coasts could receive a visit from the world’s largest operating steam locomotive.

(NEXSTAR) – There will be countless celebrations this year in honor of America’s semiquincentennial (aka, its 250th anniversary), but none may be as massive as a 1.2 million-pound locomotive rolling ...

PONTIAC, Ill. — Severe storms caused serious damage in central Illinois over the weekend. Damage was reported to several homes, roofs and trees in Pontiac, Illinois — just south of Starved Rock.

MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) – In the early days of the 20th century, railroads, like the Big Four and the Illinois Central Railroad, drove the Illinois economy, especially in towns like Mattoon. Those ...

BOTTOM LINE: Central Michigan plays Northern Illinois after Ayanna-Sarai Darrington scored 22 points in Central Michigan’s 91-41 victory against the Valparaiso Beacons. The Chippewas have gone 3-0 at ...

BOTTOM LINE: Central Michigan takes on Northern Illinois after Nathan Claerbaut scored 31 points in Central Michigan's 85-65 win against the Olivet Comets. The Huskies have gone 3-1 in home games.

The flurry streak continued in central Illinois Thursday night, covering roads in several inches of snow. For those commuting or traveling today, here's what to know about local road conditions. You ...