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.

Anietra Hamper, a travel writer who always packs her fishing gear, visited area waters and had a big time with small fish.

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

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. — The Round Lake Beach couple charged with the murder of the mother’s 8-year-old son pleaded not guilty Thursday. Round Lake Beach police were called to the home in the 1900 ...

A Round Lake Beach couple charged with murder in the Feb. 6 death of an 8-year-old boy pleaded not guilty Thursday in a Lake County courtroom. Dominque Servant, 33, and her boyfriend Joey L. Ruffin, ...

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 beginning to bud and redbud trees 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, ...