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Amtrak to Boost Trains as Way to Tour Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Amtrak and Illinois Department of Transportation officials will promote train travel as a way to beat high fuel prices and see tourist sites around the state.

"Illinois Tourism Day'' on Friday will feature representatives of cities and businesses along routes to and from Chicago. Tickets and other prizes will be awarded from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chicago's Union Station.

New this year will be an appearance by Richard ``Fritz'' Klein of Springfield. Klein impersonates Abraham Lincoln internationally. The Vintage Brass Band of Springfield will play music from the 1840s to 1920s from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

City and business officials along three Amtrak routes through Illinois will also be represented. The routes are from Chicago to St. Louis, Chicago to Carbondale and Chicago to Quincy.

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