After more than 30 years of law-enforcement service, Dixon, Ill., Deputy Chief Douglas Lehman has retired, according to a news release. Lehman started as a deputy in Boone County in December of ...

A free training program aimed at preparing people for union apprenticeship is expanding into Kane County with a location in Aurora.

Dixon police are investigating a report that the most valuable item set for auction Feb. 7 at Dixon Public Schools Foundation ...

There’s something about winter in Illinois from a train seat. These routes make snowy landscapes feel calm, cinematic, and ...

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at five front pages from January 29, from the rough-and-tumble ...

A worker clearing snow who died after being struck by a Metra train in the west suburbs Monday morning has now been ...

A tiny train delivers your burger, the grill sizzles, and suddenly lunch feels magical. This Illinois diner turns a simple ...

Residents interested in the alerts can download the Hyper-Reach Anywhere app on their smartphones. For the latest information and in-depth coverage about what’s going on in your community and the ...

From Valentine’s charcuterie journeys to rom-com trivia and quiet reading cars, the Nickel Plate Express makes rail travel ...

This Illinois town shaped by railroads and highways features a railroad park, local history museums, antique stores, and an ...