The Smart Museum of Art (its named changed from Smart Gallery in 1990) will celebrate its half-century mark with “The 50th: ...

Looking for something fun and new to do that will allow you to be outside, get some exercise and learn history? Check out the ...

Chapter 5 of a nine-part series about how Champaign County came to be, from former Champaign mayor and resident historian ...

A Metra stop could be coming to downtown Huntley, but officials are concerned about parking and costs. Last year, Huntley was ...

Besides soaking up four distinct seasons, the Midwest has a lot of great things to discover for either a short visit or if ...

The first part of the year-long programme was unveiled on Thursday, and included a nation-wide drawing project supported by David Hockney and a musical event created by composer Charles Hazlewood and ...

The famous Big Boy Number 4014 locomotive drew crowds of train and history enthusiasts as well as general spectators along ...

Woodstock, Illinois, offers a delightful mix of history, culture, and outdoor activities, all wrapped up in a small-town ...

The Santa Fe Historical Railway Museum announced plans to transform the historic library building on downtown Amarillo’s Courthouse Square into a new museum and welcome center.

The Footplate Padre has visited many railway museums over the years – these include Sydney, Thirlmere, Redbank (Ipswich), Beenleigh, Melbourne, Launceston, Adelaide, Perth, Albany, Gympie, Goulburn, ...

Get ready for a magical holiday adventure at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, Illinois, the best festive experience in the greater Chicago area! Their Happy Holiday Railway takes you on a ...

Illinois will accept submissions for a new state flag design after Labor Day as commissioners decide whether to change the flag. The measure creating a 20-member Illinois Flag Commission (IFC ...