SAS to CHI

From the Amtrak Station in Springfield, Illinois, you can walk seven blocks to the house in which Abraham Lincoln lived with his wife and children as he began his career in law and politics. Most of us picture Mr. Lincoln in his role as president during the Civil War, but he was also a husband, father, and neighbor, who experienced the same hopes, dreams and challenges of life which we experience today.

From the Amtrak Station in Springfield, Illinois, you can walk seven blocks to the house in which Abraham Lincoln lived with his wife and children as he began his career in law and politics. Most of us picture Mr. Lincoln in his role as president during the Civil War, but he was also a husband, father, and neighbor, who experienced the same hopes, dreams and challenges of life which we experience today.

When someone mentions soy, most of us associate it with tofu. While tofu is one common use of soy, this versatile crop has a multitude of other uses. Soy is often called the miracle crop because of its multi-purpose characteristics. The soybean plant is a legume, like peas, beans, and lentils, and is used in many international cuisines.

When someone mentions soy, most of us associate it with tofu. While tofu is one common use of soy, this versatile crop has a multitude of other uses. Soy is often called the miracle crop because of its multi-purpose characteristics. The soybean plant is a legume, like peas, beans, and lentils, and is used in many international cuisines.

Lincoln, Illinois, the first of many towns named for Abraham Lincoln, is famous for the watermelon baptism during its naming ceremony in 1853 and offers much for today's visitors to enjoy. Watch for the watermelon statue near the train station.

Lincoln, Illinois, the first of many towns named for Abraham Lincoln, is famous for the watermelon baptism during its naming ceremony in 1853 and offers much for today's visitors to enjoy. Watch for the watermelon statue near the train station.

Have the maple trees along the train tracks in central Illinois surprised you yet with their sweet presence? The world's best syrup is made from Sugar Maple Trees which grow in Illinois, Michigan and across the Northeast United States and Eastern Canada.

Have the maple trees along the train tracks in central Illinois surprised you yet with their sweet presence? The world's best syrup is made from Sugar Maple Trees which grow in Illinois, Michigan and across the Northeast United States and Eastern Canada.

As the train pulls into Normal, Illinois, you may be searching for some clue as to the origin of this town's name. During the 1800s, teacher training colleges in the U.S. and abroad were called "normal schools." Illinois established a teacher's college in the village of North Bloomington in 1857, and later the growing town around the school was named "Normal."

As the train pulls into Normal, Illinois, you may be searching for some clue as to the origin of this town's name. During the 1800s, teacher training colleges in the U.S. and abroad were called "normal schools." Illinois established a teacher's college in the village of North Bloomington in 1857, and later the growing town around the school was named "Normal."