From the now-complete Adirondack Rail Trail to the ever-popular Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, these are our top rail trails to ...

Kenosha sits almost equidistant from Milwaukee and Chicago, straddling the state line in southeastern Wisconsin. Located about 40 miles south of Milwaukee and 65 miles north of downtown Chicago, this ...

Granite City stands proud with its industrial heritage and surprisingly affordable retirement housing. This southwestern Illinois town offers working-class charm and homes that won’t deplete your 401 ...

Indianapolis is just over an hour away for big-city shopping or entertainment. Decatur sits right in the heart of Illinois and might be the perfect spot for budget-conscious living. This friendly city ...

New slides, swings, and climbing features were offered on Saturday, November 1, at Forest Park Beach, providing new ...

A man is dead and another person is injured after a Milwaukee District North Metra train struck a vehicle Thursday afternoon ...

The RTA, which must approve each of the agencies' budgets this month, had insisted they all include a fare hike, even if ...

Chicago transit riders can expect to pay higher fares in the coming months as both the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Metra move forward with fare increases due to ongoing financial strain.

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents ...

After multiple failed legislative proposals, state lawmakers finally got a transit funding deal across the finish line in the early morning hours on Friday. Gov. JB Pritzker ...