In Chicago, snow seasons are tracked from July through the following June. The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago was warmer than average during ...

Since railroad lines linked communities, rail trails typically function as connectors, too. While there’s no standard ...

“We do this work during winter to avoid disrupting river traffic during the navigation season,” he said. The project depends on roughly 10 to 15 Corps employees who work in often bitterly cold ...

Candidates running for the Elgin City Council on April 1 provide bio information and answer questions related to why they’re running and issues the council is facing.

As befits this time of year, a wide variety of weather (80 degrees to snow) and a wide variety of fish (lakefront coho, river ...

A round of severe storms moved into the Chicago area Friday night, with strong winds continuing onto Saturday during St.

Rising temperatures have begun drawing winter-weary Chicagoans outside and there's reason already to be concerned about the safety of city dwellers and tourists in downtown Chicago. Shots rang out ...

Virgin River season 7 is returning for another season on Netflix ... The team is looking to avoid the harsh winter months in late 2024 and head back to Canada (where the show is filmed) in the Spring.

The body of a trucking company employee was found in the Elk River landfill on Tuesday morning. Police say the employee was delivering waste to the landfill. No foul play is expected. Police say ...

As Chicago prepares for the St. Patrick’s Day parade, it's that time of year when members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 dye the city’s river green.

The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady kicks off its 2025 cruise season on Sunday, March 16, continuing its legacy as the premier architecture cruise on Chicago’s River.

Residents will turn out in droves on Saturday to mark St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a dyed-green Chicago River and a parade, but will rain spoil the party?