Thornton Quarry, one of the largest aggregate quarries in the world and the "Midwest's Grand Canyon," rocks, according to its peers in the industry. Hanson Material Service Co. and its aggregate mine ...

For three years I waited patiently to secure tickets to tour the local state line gravel pit, which since my youth, has always reminded me of Fred Flintstone’s workplace under the watchful eye of his ...

On Saturday, The Quarry Ballroom (121 S. Williams St.) in suburban Thornton, will host “Quarry Blast," a family-friendly event running from noon-10 p.m.; including Video Games, Pizza Eating, Hula Hoop ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Flood relief became a reality Tuesday for residents on Chicago's South Side and more than a dozen southern suburbs with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Thornton Reservoir project.