Village President Jessica Tucker holds a sign given to the village as Winnetka was recently added to Union Pacific's Train Town USA registry. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media
Village President Jessica Tucker holds a sign given to the village as Winnetka was recently added to Union Pacific's Train Town USA registry. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media
A commemorative coin given to the village as Winnetka was recently added to Union Pacific's Train Town USA registry. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media
Village President Jessica Tucker holds a sign given to the village as Winnetka was recently added to Union Pacific's Train Town USA registry. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media
A commemorative coin given to the village as Winnetka was recently added to Union Pacific's Train Town USA registry. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media
WINNETKA — The village was recently recognized for more than 150 years of history with the railways by being added to Union Pacific’s Train Town USA registry. Winnetka earned the distinction through its left-handed system, depressed tracks and, at one time, its own train turntable. …