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Statewide Underground Railroad exhibit makes stop in Central Illinois
The Pontiac Public Library is hosting the month-long exhibition with special events scheduled for Feb. 11 and 22.
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Where Chicago’s ‘L’ meets the railroad: A history is dug up in Lincoln Park
These tracks also tell the history of the ‘L’ lines of Chicago as well. Reset talks to a railroad researcher and an ‘L’ historian to learn more about the city’s commuter and freight lines.
Railroad tie demolition causes stink in North Lawndale
After complaints over odors and dust went unheeded, the chief executive of the suburban Hampshire company TiEnergy says he ...
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Illinois lawmakers ask to extend federal funding for Chicago-QC railroad project
ILLINOIS (KWQC ... we were pleased to see the Federal Railroad Administration further invest in this project by selecting the Chicago-Quad Cities passenger rail project for a Corridor ...
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Mattoon library shows exhibit on historic local railroad project
It lowered the Illinois Central Railroad tracks so trains from the four big cities could cross through: Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Cleveland. Curator Chris Suerdieck said it’s an ...
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Peoria Train Fair returns to Central Illinois
All aboard the Peoria Train Fair at Illinois Central College in East Peoria. The event had more than 100 tables set up and 41 ...