It won’t be the first roundabout in Lake County, although it is only the second multi-lane roundabout built by Lake County, ...

Walleye are rare enough in southern Lake Michigan that Mike Osuch holds his ... confusing no-take regulation for months on ...

New research suggests pollution from Chicago-area waterways might be creating an invisible barrier, deterring migration. But for how long?

Boatzon looked at the economic and environmental importance of the 10 largest lakes in the U.S. Lake sizes and locations are ...

Dry Run Trail to Illinois River Bluff Trail — Peoria The first hard hike on our ... This 19-mile paved trail offers views of the sparkling Lake Michigan on one side and towering skyscrapers on the ...

Save the Illinois River honored four people whose “exceptional service” brings into focus the importance of protecting the ...

Another pleasant weekend led to many more fishing reports and fish photos for this time of year; that leads this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

For example, one TikTok user posted a video on Oct. 4, 2024, claiming multiple 65-feet "Kodiak sharks" were found in Lake Michigan "a few weeks ago." The footage stated the "new species ... lives only ...

Check out the best places for your outdoor escapade: Chain O’Lakes, Kankakee River, and Rock Cut. From water fun to nature exploration, these parks have it all. So, grab your gear, gather your friends ...

Treated wastewater is now discharged into the Des Plaines River and the East Fork of the North ... the district’s Ward 4 Trustee Tom Swarthout, a former Lake Forest alderman, was honored with the ...