Dave Hinton is editor of The News-Gazette's 'Our Communities' section. He can be reached at [email protected].

Harmful, blue-green algae blooms have been appearing on bodies of water nationwide, just as you may be drawn to go swimming or boating. Here’s what you should know.

As local legend goes, the bridge served as an escape route for Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger. The notorious ...

Timber Lake Playhouse, Illinois’ oldest professional summer theater, has announced the return of the fan-favorite musical “Rock of Ages,” opening June 20 and running through July ...

Starved Rock not only has 13 miles of beautiful trails to explore among seasonal waterfalls, forests and 18 canyons, it also has spectacular views. If you're not in the mood for fishing, boating or ...

When you’re used to planning epic family adventures, Father’s Day is the perfect excuse to flip the script and give Dad ...

They cheated the casino out of more than $700,000 in less than one week in 2023, a portion of the $1.5 million they conned ...

Carpentersville may need to spend more than $4 million to bury water and sewer lines below the bottom of the Fox River ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called President Donald Trump's military intervention in Los Angeles an assault on democracy ...

Ready to plan your next great American road trip? Skip the usual and hit the heartland! The Midwest is packed with ...

AUSL season kicked off on June 7, with the first four teams in action. Here's everything about the U.S.'s first pro softball ...