Ever since Amtrak ended the Black Hawk service from Chicago to Galena and Dubuque, Iowa through in 1981 there have been several futile efforts to bring it back. Most recent efforts…
Every hamburger James Purifoy creates at his restaurant — 15th & Chris — reminds the former convict of his transformation from gang member to thriving entrepreneur. That Purifoy’s…
ROCKFORD Park District, YMCA team up for year-round swimming lessons The Rockford Park District and YMCA of Rock River Valley are partnering to better serve communities aquatics needs…
ROCKFORD Trolley 36 returns for free rides during two events Rockford Park District’s rail-based Trolley Car 36 will offer free shuttle rides during two community events in 2019—weekly…
Art shows, county fairs, community festivals and and parties — it’s all here Summer means weekend getaways, daytrips, family outings and just time to get out and have fun. Chronicle…
The observance of Memorial Day, which dates back to post-Civil War days, is both somber and celebratory. Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day and observed on May 30, was…
Probe continues in DeKalb ...
The area around Ridgebrook Apartments in the 800 block of Ridge Drive ...
Visitors don’t take Peoria ...
Jen Hopkins of Champaign hopes Peorians don't take the Peoria Zoo for ...
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Police releases reports of
Clements shooting probe
The Elgin Police Department has made public ...
Aurora looks to be ...
The setting was a one-time auto showroom that once represented the engineering ...
