The Pontiac Public Library is hosting the month-long exhibition with special events scheduled for Feb. 11 and 22.

David McLean, CN’s first Chair of the Board following privatization in 1995, died late last month. He was 86.

The non-profit Lake States Railway Historical Association has announced presenters for its expanded Railroad History ...

“EPA must move to swiftly and rigorously review and make determinations on pending projects and primacy applications to ...

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After 24 years of guiding whitewater trips on the Nolichucky River Gorge for other companies, Patrick Mannion finally received a permit last year to operate his own outfitter ...

Frank McWorter was known for his mining skills and eventually earned enough money to buy himself and his wife out of slavery.

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Snow totals have trended down since yesterday, with the vast majority of Central Illinois expected to get 2 to 4 inches of ...

The Michigan Department of Transportation is meeting with consultants this week on future developments for Amtrak's routes in ...