A century ago, the Michigan Central Railroad built a coaling tower in Michigan City. The local landmark hovering over the ...

Having six intercity passenger terminals at one time, and that doesn’t include the electric interurbans, is a muscle flex to Chicago’s claim as the nation’s railroad capital. That is also why former ...

To the left is the rear of the Lake Shore Limited equipment and beyond that is the westbound Empire Builder waiting to pull into the station. Bob Johnston CHICAGO — Amtrak trains on several routes ...

Kids and their parents were among the visitors who watched with fascination as trains rolled past on the six scale miles of ...

inbound Metra Electric trains 330, 332, 136 and 224 will not operate. There was no further information available. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know.

(Chicago Tribune historical photo) WGN TV and radio announcer Jack Brickhouse, center, in the late 1940s or early 1950s. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) The WGN-TV studios next to Tribune Tower ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Metra Electric trains are facing extensive delays Wednesday evening. Metra reported there were wire issues. The electrical engineering department is working to repair the wires ...

F. Scott Fitzgerald's romance with a North Shore debutante provided fodder for "The Great Gatsby," which this year turned 100.

Brown and Purple Line trains were moving again about 8:20 a.m. after the incident, Chicago police said. INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER | Track crime and safety in your neighborhood ...