The historic "Big Boy" steam train will be making its final passes through Illinois as it heads back west. Here's where to ...

Huge crowds of train fans turn out as the 1940s era Big Boy steam locomotive is making a rare trip cross country.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 11, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important ...

They came for the soccer. We gave them Americana. Their tickets entitled them to World Cup games. We threw in an education in ...

1916: Municipal Pier (later known as Navy Pier) opened.

A 15-minute fireworks show launched from Navy Pier on Saturday will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence — and also the 110th anniversary of the pier ...

Commuter train service on the South Shore Line was suspended Thursday after a derailment, leaving riders scrambling for another way to get to work. South Shore Line officials said the freight train ...

Ogilvie Transportation Center and Union Station still delight rail passengers in Chicago, but back in the day, downtown was home to six historic train terminals. Geoffrey Baer talks with DePaul ...

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. (WLS) -- History is on the move, and right now you can see it in West Chicago. Union Pacific's "Big Boy Number 4014" is the world's largest operating steam locomotive. It reached ...

All aboard! Don't miss your chance to see Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, as it rolls into the Chicago area this week. Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 will stop ...

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