Discover Cairo, Illinois where the Ohio and Mississippi rivers meet. Explore this quiet, history-soaked town with faded brick, Civil War echoes, and riverfront views.

Add Axios on Google This old photo of Ernie Banks taking the CTA train hangs in the Addison Red Line stop lobby. Photo: ...

A bill introduced in the Illinois legislature would establish “aspirational service frequencies” of every four hours or less on 18 regional or long-distance passenger routes radiating from Chicago.

The new multi-modal Blue Island logistics hub offers access to all Class I railroads through OmniTRAX's Chicago Rail Link. In addition to exceptional connectivity, the new site features bulk commodity ...

OmniTRAX has signed a long-term lease to operate a new multimodal logistics hub in the city of Blue Island, the company announced today (Feb. 26, 2026). The 90-acre parcel is just southwest of Chicago ...

As the March 17 Illinois primary election approaches, three prospective Republican state representatives for District 118 are ...

Savor delicious meals aboard scenic Illinois train rides with vintage dining cars, countryside views, and unforgettable journeys rolled into one experience.

This past January, a new exhibit arrived in town and is currently on view at The Urbana Free Library. "Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad" tells selected stories of freedom ...

Cairo, Illinois, once thrived as a strategic river port at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, serving as a vital transportation and commercial hub. In the 19th century, steamboats, ...

The Big Four Bridge is a six-span former railroad truss bridge that crosses the Ohio River, connecting Louisville, Kentucky ...

I've been to all 50 states, and these 15 "charming small towns" were some of the worst small towns in the US — and you should skip them.