Train cars containing thousands of gallons of ethanol exploded Friday night in Rockford, Illinois killing one person and injuring nine others. The rail cars derailed at 9:00 p.m. killing a woman who ...

ROCKFORD — More than 200 people packed the small auditorium at the E.J. "Zeke" Giorgi Center downtown Wednesday to hear testimony from area leaders about why train infrastructure is important to our ...

ROCKFORD, Ill.—A freight train derailed here Friday night, triggering an explosion that left at least two people critically injured and prompted officials to evacuate the area amid concerns that more ...

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Forty years after passenger rail service from Chicago to Rockford ended, the state is collaborating with Metra to revive the route with stops that include Elgin. "With this new service, we're ...

A Metra stop could be coming to downtown Huntley, but officials are concerned about parking and costs. Last year, Huntley was announced as one of the municipalities that would be getting a stop on the ...

UPDATE, June 8, 2023: Senator Steve Stadelman announcing to the Rockford Chamber of Commerce a passenger rail operator has been chosen to serve passengers between Rockford and Chicago. According to ...