Jim Shell thought he could figure out how to target burbot on the reefs of the Illinois waters of Lake Michigan. And he did.

Night - Mostly clear with a 51% chance of precipitation. Winds from SW to WSW at 5 to 8 mph (8 to 12.9 kph). The overnight low will be 73 °F (22.8 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 88 °F (31.1 ...

Nearby Lincoln Trail State Park provides opportunities for hiking, fishing, and camping for those who want to extend their visit and enjoy the natural beauty of east-central Illinois. The park’s lake ...

With the lowest cannabis prices in the nation, New Buffalo has become a lucrative outposts for the state’s operators.

Authorities have identified the man who was hit by a train in Casey last week. The incident occurred early in the morning on ...

The McHenry County Historical Society and Museum in Union has introduced a new interactive way to explore the history of ...

The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge on June 19, 2025. It opened to traffic in 1929 and was rerouted in 1936 to carry Route 66 over ...

A dozen current or former House members have already launched bids for 2026 Senate or governor races, and more are weighing ...

By Peter Nickeas , Casey Toner , and 1 more Jun 27, 2025, 3:30am PDT The Watchdogs ...