The horror of the bridge story may be best understood through the experience of one particular Dixonite who was standing on the bridge on that day in 1873: Colonel Henry T. Noble.

On Saturday, The Dixon is showing the 1977 movie classic Star Wars: A New Hope.

Typing the phrase “first responder” into the General Assembly website (ilga.gov) returns dozens of bills introduced during the current session.

Over the past few months, newsrooms across the Shaw Local News Network have been interviewing, filling notebooks and assembling stories about the first responders who serve cities and counties throughout northern Illinois.

Plans to consolidate Chicago and suburban public transportation agencies should aim higher.

It’s foolish to ignore the costs of programs like health coverage, for immigrants or anyone. But wise leaders will at least weigh the benefits.

More sports team stadium drama could be on the horizon as the Chicago White Sox are said, as of this writing, to be preparing to announce a significant private investment in a new South Loop ballpark.

Tennis is booming, and what better way to find yourself in the game than through free events at Westwood Tennis Center, Building 2, 1900 Westwood Drive, as part of National Tennis Month in May.

Men and women in service have many needs, including recreation and education. For thousands of American troops in World War II, the Victory Book Campaign covered both.