Where do you find a location of the barges on the Illinois?

To find the location of barges on the Illinois River, you can use the U.S. Coast Guard's Automated Identification System (AIS), which tracks commercial vessels in real time. Additionally, websites and apps that provide marine traffic information, such as MarineTraffic or VesselFinder, can offer up-to-date locations of barges. Local port authorities and shipping companies may also provide information on barge movements in specific areas.