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DuPage County has been awarded $1.2 million in federal funding to help identify the route of a long-discussed trail along the east branch of the DuPage River.

Thanks to naturalist May Theilgaard Watts's vision, bikers and trail users are now reaping the benefits in Cook, DuPage and Kane counties.

Learn about the story surrounding the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railway in the DuPage County Historical Museum's new exhibit titled "The Roarin' Elgin: A Trip on the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railway," opening Saturday, June 10.

Bicycle paths along railroad tracks or created out of abandoned train lines zig zag across Illinois, the Midwest and from coast to coast. Here's what a ride was like for one cyclist.

Today Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming cloudy with periods of rain later in the day. High near 55F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90%.. Tonight Snow in the evening will give way to lingering snow showers overnight. Low 19F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 100%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Updated: April 19, 2021 @ 12:55 am courtesy photos Scott T Stark Scott T Stark Photo courtesy of city of Steamboat Springs The Gazette file