ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Construction on a new rail system connecting Rockford and Chicago is scheduled to begin late spring, early summer. The project aims to restore rail service to a region that has ...

A freight train derailment in Chicago's south suburbs has blocked a handful of crossings for several hours on Friday in ...

Passenger rail service has been slowly expanding across Illinois in recent years. In 2025, provisions for new passenger lines ...

Democratic lawmakers have filed a bill to require the Illinois Department of Transportation include passenger rail ...

Metra trains on the BNSF Line were halted in Chicago's western suburbs Tuesday morning after a train hit a pedestrian.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — With money for new rail lines, regulations for residential development projects and a list of infrastructure priorities in the Chicago area, a public transportation bill recently ...

Savor delicious meals aboard scenic Illinois train rides with vintage dining cars, countryside views, and unforgettable ...