I found Osprey Lake the way you find most good fishing spots, by looking where nobody else was looking. Nestled between the ...

Step outside the bigger cities in Illinois to discover a peaceful outdoor escape, with easy trails to hike and paddleboats to cruise around the water.

KASKASKIA RIVER, Ill. — Cracking open a tank occupying the entire bed of a pickup, Randy Sauer, a stream biologist for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, inspected the condition of the ...

Illinois is home to some of the most beautiful state parks in the Midwest and the time is ripe to visit them. State parks and recreation areas can be found all over the state and can be located at the ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has set June 13-16 as Free Fishing Days throughout the state, allowing residents to fish without having to purchase licenses or stamps. Here's what to know ...

An Alabama shad at Ripley’s Aquarium is seen in this file photo. The species has not been spotted in Illinois for 30 years and is being reviewed by federal agencies for potential inclusion on the ...

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ILLINOIS WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health has updated its annual advisory on sport fish consumption, and a lake in Central Illinois is among the latest additions. Wavery Lake in Morgan ...