DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Public Library is taking people back in time and honoring those who fought to lead slaves to freedom. Decatur City Council passes ordinance to ban sweepstakes ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad Exhibit will be on display at the Decatur Public Library starting March 4. The exhibit highlights the amazing stories of ...

Decatur’s rail history is substantial, dating all the way back to 1834, when Gov. Joseph Duncan proposed a transportation network that included a train line through Decatur. The Great Western Railroad ...

DECATUR — One of the nation's largest railroads pledged its support Monday to developing the Midwest Inland Port in Decatur. CN, which is one of three Class I railroads providing service to Decatur ...

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association’s (ASLRRA) Legislative Policy Committee elects a Board representative, Chair and Vice Chair. Also, 10 Watco teams wrap up 2024 on a high note, ...

In the early days of the 20th century, railroads, like the Big Four and the Illinois Central Railroad, drove the Illinois economy, especially in towns like Mattoon.