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….
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….
To combat ice and snow on roads during winter storms, local road crews’ mainstay attack has traditionally been salt and more salt. However, bountiful salt is not necessarily better…
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…
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