As the Chicago Bears play the field over where to play, the episode brings to mind many long shots that played out in ...

The iconic "Polar Express," train was inspired by the 1941 Pere Marquette 1225 steam locomotive. Now, fans hope to make the ...

DETROIT – The first train rolled out of Michigan Central Station on Dec. 26, 1913. The locomotive was headed to Saginaw Bay, ...

If you're living in Chicago and need a break from the big city bustle, these five adorable towns are a great place to visit for a weekend solo trip.

When immigrant detainees are released from North Lake Processing Center, the privately-run ICE facility just outside of Baldwin, advocates say they leave with nothing more than what they had when ...

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger aims to reduce highway congestion and repair costs by revolutionizing rail freight.

The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger application filed with the Surface Transportation Board on Friday attempts to ...

Catching a cross-country flight to see loved ones this Christmas? Or is your biggest trip this holiday a Metra ride to ...

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The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.

The Chicago Bears announced they will consider moving to Indiana if they can’t get the deal they want in Illinois. Illinois ...

Each year, CBS News Chicago remembers some of the many people who made the city tick through a variety of talents and achievements. Here are 62 people whose memories Chicago is honoring in 2025.