The National Parks Service has designated the Fabulous Fox! Water Trail as the latest in a series of distinctive network of recreational waterways. The announcement was made this month…
Kendall County’s first bridge over the Fox River was constructed in 1851 in Oswego for the then princely sum of $2,250. It lasted just six years before being washed away in a flood….
As the state returns to its pre-pandemic status with venues and businesses all fully reopened, it’s time to make plans for summer vacations. The state’s tourism office is encouraging…
The Memorial Day weekend is traditionally considered to be the “unofficial” start to the boating season on the Chain O’Lakes and Fox River systems, a recreational destination…
Installing a tunnel under the Union Pacific railroad in South Elgin to connect to portions of the 43-mile Fox River Trail that runs from Algonquin to Oswego is just one of several projects…
Around the same time every June, brothers Pete and Daryl Simon spend a little over an hour and a half (give or take) trying to chase down family in the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak…
The pandemic has sabotaged many vacation plans and will likely impact leisure plans going deep into the fall. Trips that involve air travel and longer stays are being canceled either…
AURORA First Fridays goes virtual on April 3 Downtown Aurora’s monthly First Fridays event goes digital on April 3 as the event can be experienced from the comforts of home via Facebook….
Men killed in Chicago shootingsTwo men were killed Friday in shootings in Chicago. A 42-year-old man ...
Black Lives Matter founder takes ...A two-year controversy ended with the swearing-in ceremony of new members at ...
State loses more than 1,000 ...Illinois lost more than 1,000 jobs in April. Figures from the state's ...
Homer Glen man charged with ...A Homer Glen man has been charged with threatening a state representative ...
