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America’s largest railroad museum sits on 100 acres of Illinois corn country
America’s biggest railroad museum runs on volunteer power. Union, Illinois, sits in farm country about an hour northwest of Chicago. You would never guess that this small town holds the largest railroad museum in the United States. The Illinois Railway Museum spreads more than 500 pieces of railroad equipment...
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Let It Glow: Candlelight Walk Lights Up Oregon
Be swept up in the glow of holiday lights and the warm spirit of the Christmas season during the 40th annual Candlelight Walk in Oregon, Ill. The popular community celebration returns Nov. 28 from 3 to 8 p.m., bringing back cherished traditions and new activities to the banks of the Rock River.
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No, there is not a Komodo dragon loose in Rockford. Here’s why that’s good news
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Every Halloween season brings its share of legends. The Rockford areas has Bloods Point Road near Belvidere, where generations of locals have swapped stories about ghostly figures, strange lights and unexplained encounters. Certain spots like Tinker Swiss Cottage, Rock Cut State Park and the Coronado...
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Midway Village Museum in Rockford to venture into history’s dark side
Rockford — Midway Village Museum is venturing into history’s dark side. Hauntings, horrors, potions and poisons combine for one night only as the museum, 6799 Guilford Road, teeters on the brink of dark rituals and chilling tales during Horrors & Haunts: History’s Dark Side. The thin veil...
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A first-year Rockford teacher, a life-changing field trip, and students say goodbye to a sport they love | Teachers' Lounge Radio Show
Our education podcast, "Teachers' Lounge," is also on the radio. We feature interviews with Illinois teachers and education stories you love, along with exclusive segments, in a monthly, hourlong show on WNIJ. On this episode, we talk to Mary Covert! She's a middle school science teacher in Seneca, Illinois. We...
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Pre-Stage Kirk Road Bridge Replacement Project Starts In November
Pre-stage construction for the Kirk Road over Union Pacific Railroad Bridge Replacement project is scheduled to begin the week of Nov. 2, weather permitting. Construction work hours will generally be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, according to the Kane County Division of Transportation. Initial work will...
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Trick-or-treaters invade the Stateline