Sen. Durbin calls for railroad checks

Jul. 9, 2012
The statement comes in response to the train accident in the northern suburbs last week that killed two people.

Train derails in Chicago, no serious injuries

Apr. 30, 2012
Authorities say a special Chicago Transit Authority train that had been chartered by railroad enthusiasts as a fundraiser derailed on the elevated tracks Sunday.The train was chartered by the Illinois Railway Museum to raise funds for the museum.

Freight train derailment sparks fire, forces evacuation

Oct. 7, 2011
A fiery freight train derailment in north-central Illinois sent up bright orange flames and plumes of smoke that could be seen miles away, and has forced authorities to evacuate residents of the small community of Tiskilwa.The Bureau County sheriff's office says the train derailed early Friday.