I took the Empire Builder from Seattle to Chicago, a trip that covers more than two thousand miles and takes close to forty six hours. This route crosses mountains, plains, river valleys, and some of ...

The baseball that was deflected by Chicago Cubs fan Steve Bartman during Game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship Series against the Florida Marlins on Oct. 14, 2003, at Wrigley Field, went up ...

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

Thomas Hammock is leaving Northern Illinois after seven seasons as head coach to return to the NFL for an assistant coaching job with the Seattle Seahawks. NIU announced the move Wednesday morning, ...

Republican gubernatorial hopefuls’ opinions on the Chicago Bears leaving Soldier Field for Arlington Heights or Indiana ranged from concerns about stiffing taxpayers to the potential loss of millions ...

WAS IT PAUL BROWN, BILL BELICHICK OR CHER AT THE 2026 GRAMMYS who said: “There are 10,000 ways not to get to a Super Bowl and only a few ways to win one?” Full truthiness: None of the above. But the ...

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I took the Amtrak California Zephyr train from Chicago to Emeryville, California, in a bedroom accommodation and had a few ...

A person was struck and killed by an Amtrak train late Wednesday south of Tukwila, stalling rail service. The northbound train, headed from Portland to Seattle, struck the person after 9 p.m., Amtrak ...

This flight review covers the American Airlines Airbus A321 economy experience from Seattle to Chicago. From boarding and cabin layout to seat comfort and service, the review offers a clear look at ...

CHICAGO — A soft layer of white snow blankets the grounds of the Chicago Botanic Garden. The air is chilly, the sky gray. Inside, however, the air is warm and lights illuminate more than 10,000 ...