Rubble ridges, which have been built parallel to the shore, help retain some sand without fully stopping the natural flow in the lake.

The primary draws to southern Illinois are the outdoor recreation activities in Shawnee National Forest, including hiking, ...

Invasive carp are generally not eaten in the U.S. and are not desirable for sportfishing. In fact, silver carp have a propensity to jump up to 10 feet out of the water when startled by a boat motor.

Dozens of beaches across several states are closed or have health advisories in place due to elevated bacteria levels.

Located in a low-lying area along the Guadalupe River in a region known as flash flood alley, Camp Mystic lost at least 27 ...

This comes two days after sheriffs said they found the suspected vehicle in the crash in Crystal Lake. Photos of federal ...

Facing a tight budget year with constrained spending and limited natural revenue growth, the $55.1 billion fiscal year 2026 ...

Every city is famous for something. In fact, some places are famous for many things, even the Rockford area. From a bustling ...

A live map from Windy.com highlighted which parts of the United States were experiencing the most pronounced drought conditions as of Friday. Why It Matters. Drought can have seri ...

Maggie Dougherty Medill Illinois News Bureau WOLF LAKE, Ill. Standing on the edge of a 300-foot limestone ... Makanda also made it onto the map, Kovar said, because of the total solar eclipse that ...

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