Reaching Arcola is straightforward – it’s located just off Interstate 57, approximately halfway between Champaign and Effingham. The town sits about three hours from both Chicago and St. Louis, making ...

Swimming conditions are expected to be life-threatening this week with wave heights of 3 to 5 feet at all Lake Michigan beaches in the Chicago area.

A parcel of land that a Realtor listing is referring to as a “private island” is for sale in Antioch, Illinois, for $200,000. Property Screen grab from Realtor ...

The Illinois Department of Public Health regularly tests the water to determine when beaches are safe to reopen.

The Dyrt, a popular camping website and app, placed Oak Point Campground at Lake Glendale in Vienna, Illinois, at No. 9 in the Midwest Region on its 2025 Best Places to Camp Awards. The rankings ...

A Springfield dairy farm is one of a dozen or so farms in the state producing raw milk. We look into the recent trend and if it's safe to drink.

The Woodland City Council expressed broad concerns last week over a workshop discussion exploring the pros and cons of introducing paid parking and lifeguards at Horseshoe Lake Park, citing legal ...