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 ...

Unlike many other cities, Decatur, Illinois spouted from the prairie before 2 railroads crossed. It is usually the other way around. But Decatur is recognized as a major U.S. rail mecca with many ...

In the early days of the 20th century, railroads, like the Big Four and the Illinois Central Railroad, drove the Illinois ...

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 -- Work currently taking place along the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroad could result in longer wait times at two railroad crossing in Decatur. Crews are in the process of replacing an ...

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, ...