Unlike squirrels or deer that dart out of the woods and can startle drivers, turtles aren't going to surprise anyone and ...

Illinois finished acquiring land needed for a project to protect the Great Lakes from invasive carp, construction backed by ...

Due to elevated levels of E. coli from recent heavy rains and water flows, the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) issued an E.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It may not feel like it, but today is opening day for Chicago beach season. All beaches will be open seven ...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released an updated version of its interactive fishing atlas, now ...

Who says you need to be near an ocean to enjoy a beach? The Stateline has a few options for beach days all within a 30-minute ...

The La Grange Area League of Women Voters will explore how removing Graue Mill Dam has affected Salt Creek in DuPage County.

SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will ...

Ahead of Memorial Day, the Mayor’s Office announced an expansion of youth programs and other services, including free gun ...

Sean Bowsher and Nikki Harnack joined WCIA’s Mitchell Rife to talk about the upcoming Hardy’s Race for the Lake event.

Future Illini honored by the city of Chicago for her accomplishments on the basketball court at recent council meeting ...

There's also the Belmont Sheffield Music Festival, a Summer Kickoff at Lincoln Park Zoo and a South Asian food fest.