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There’s no denying the magical appeal of trains – the nostalgia, the sheer power, the thrill of the journey. And there’s no ...

A plea for freedom Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was back in court last week — figuratively, but not ...

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It’s time once again to dive into another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about over the past week ...

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There are faster ways to get from Chicago to Los Angeles, but none have the allure or cultural cachet of Route 66. To John ...