Many American downtowns were built around a single local industry. Coal mines, railroads, tobacco warehouses, and steel mills once supported busy Main Streets filled with hardware stores, diners, ...

In 1934, the Commodore Vanderbilt was unveiled as the future of American rail—a sleek, streamlined locomotive wrapped in Art Deco design and built to restore confidence in a dying industry. Inside, it ...

Eleven candidates are running for mayor of Louisville in the 2026 primary election. Learn about them in our voter guide.

If the Chicago Bears move to Indiana, they will become part of the region — a corner of the state that has much in common ...

David Kubacki has lived in both places where the Chicago Bears are considering building a new stadium — and he knows which he ...

If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be time: Route 66 turns 100 this year.

President Donald Trump, as part of his campaign pitch to “make America affordable again,” promised to cut Americans’ ...

When descending the travertine steps from the Canal Street entrance to Chicago’s Union Station, it’s hard not to stop in your ...

Located in the heart of Gary, this Beaux-Arts beauty opened its doors when the city was booming with steel production and ...

The real estate market in Paducah operates in a parallel universe where normal people can afford to buy homes without selling ...

In the US, railroad police play a vital role in maintaining safety and security within railway systems. This video delves into the rationale behind the existence of railroad police, their ...

Geoffrey Baer’s latest program on WTTW takes dive deep into the links to passenger and freight railroads in the city and ...