Quiet lake towns, empty beaches, and fresh spring air. Discover peaceful lakeside escapes in Illinois perfect for a relaxing March road trip.

The largest artificial lake within Illinois' borders has plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities, including top fishing ...

IDNR, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, officials and volunteers are placing several used Christmas trees in Rend Lake.

Since the advent of modern forward-facing, real-time sonar, it’s pretty difficult to tell the difference between a bass ...

Hundreds of participants are expected to brave the freezing waters of Rend Lake this Saturday for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge.

High school seniors with an interest in agriculture and technical skills will have an opportunity to showcase their abilities ...

The 5th Annual Fishing for a Cure Fishing Show and Tackle Swap, organized by the Tremont High School fishing team, raised money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with over 100 vendor tables, ...

The woods were just beginning to turn the pale shades of green that mark the early stages of spring. Elm and willows were ...

The woods were just beginning to turn the pale shades of green that mark the early stages of spring. Elm and willows were ...

Aberdeen Lake ...

The Forest Preserves of Cook County announced the 2026 spring inland trout fishing season, opening on Saturday, Apr. 4, at Axehead Lake and Belleau Lake in Park Ridge, Sag Quarry East in Lemont, ...