The beloved holiday tradition will return starting next week and run through late December, the Chicago Transit Authority ...

A beloved, cross-country holiday train tradition starts up for the 2025 season this week, complete with musical performances ...

A sweeping bill overhauling public transportation in Illinois included more than just operations funding and governance ...

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A recently-approved statewide transit bill could revive a passenger rail line between Chicago and the Quad Cities. After more than four decades, the long-dormant passenger rail line between Chicago ...

You’ll see backyards, forest preserves, and wetlands all dressed in autumn hues as the train heads north. The Chain O’Lakes ...

Illinois is moving aggressively to become a global leader in quantum computing. Most notably, the state approved investments of more than $700 million in 2024 to grease the skids for the Illinois ...

For anyone who is asking the question, “are there any old-fashioned train rides near me in Illinois?” you’re in luck. There are quite a few different ways to experience Illinois from aboard a ...

A Cook County jury awarded Metra $19.3 million in a lawsuit against Union Pacific Railroad over not walking through trains ...