Reader question: What happened to the old west-side waterway that went into the Fox River?
It was sometimes referred to as a bayou, but most often as a "slough." Whatever you called the waterway into the Fox River, ...
This ingenious water tower doubles as a habitat for birds and bats
Architects created a water tower habitat that serves both humans and animals in a biodiversity protection zone in Luxembourg.
Deceased gray whale with bite marks washes ashore Dockweiler State Beach
The whale washed ashore near Lifeguard Tower 50 on Sunday, according to wildlife officials. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, ...
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‘Small but mighty’: Volunteers reenergizing Fox River Trolley Museum
On the west bank of the Fox River in South Elgin, the Fox River Trolley Museum has been preserving the history of local ...
Water tower falls the wrong way during demolition into woman’s yard
Crews say one of the cables snapped, causing the tower to lose stability and fall the wrong way. It toppled power lines and ...
Black boxes from D.C. plane crash in ‘good’ condition; salvage to start Saturday
Investigators confirmed they have recovered a cockpit voice recorder and a flight-data recorder from American Eagle Flight ...
Indiana Officials Say 'Stay Off' the Ice, as Car Lost to Freezing River
A car was seen sinking into an icy river in Indianapolis after a failed recovery mission by the Indianapolis Fire Department on January 27.Officials said said a tactical team was called to assist with ...