The traction&hellip\;the interurban&hellip \;the terminal\, all names so familiar to the citizens of this community t hat share its unique history. The Illinois Terminal served these communiti es with a passenger and freight service unsurpassed in service and comfort . This program will introduce you to the history of this railroad&rsquo\;s development\, evolution\, and contributions to the community. Also\, meet Mr. William McKinley who would not only develop a 550-mile traction empir e\, but serve in the U. S. House of Representatives and U. S. Senate.
\ nA native of Springfield\, Illinois\, Dale Jenkins grew up across from the main line of the Illinois Terminal (IT)\, which began his lifelong int erest in this railroad. He was a Special Agent with the Illinois Terminal\ , and after the N&\;W acquisition of the IT\, continued his service in the Norfolk Southern Railroad Police Department. He was co-founder of the Illinois Traction Society\, an organization to preserve and present the hi story of the Illinois Terminal and Illinois Traction Railroad and predeces sor companies and serves as president and editor. In 2005\, he published a book presenting an extensive history of this railroad\, and in 2022 he pu blished Tales of the Terminal\, which is a compilation of humorou s employee stories. He is also a conductor of the Monticello Railroad Museum and General Superintendent with the Respondek Railroad Corporation\, with 55 years of railroad service. He re sides in Decatur\, Illinois with his love\, Pam.
\nRegistration is r equired to attend this in-person event. \;
\nThis event is c o-sponsored by the Champaign County Genealogical Society. \;
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