In every state, urban legends have been scaring residents for years, and they can mean big business for local economies. Here ...

Crappie stick to fall patterns, catfish taking surprise bites. Here's a look at the Illinois fishing report on Oct. 24, 2025.

Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Oct. 31, 2025 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.

Trout fishing season is almost here for Illinois residents. The 2025 Illinois fall trout fishing season will open Saturday, Oct. 18 at 60 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. Advertisement ...

Lake Kinkaid surrounded by trees with a waterfall in the background - Jon Kraft/Shutterstock There are many famous lakes in the Midwest, from the more than 10,000 lakes in Minnesota to the Great Lakes ...

Napa Hot Chicken, a new fast-casual restaurant “specializing in bold, affordable fried chicken sliders and tenders,” will ...

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Yes, this is for “reel.” Illinois’ trout fishing season is opening soon. On Wednesday, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that early fall catch-and-release trout ...

From nature preserves and scenic lakes to vintage drive-ins and cozy pizza spots, this community not too far from Chicago ...

WHITTINGTON, Ill. (WSIL) -- Renovation work at Rend Lake Resort is nearly 40% complete, according to the Illinois Capital Development Board. The project is reshaping this important recreational ...

“By pairing the big fish with a graceful mermaid, Baudette would send a clear, positive message that we can celebrate our aquatic neighbors without glorifying their abuse,” the letter stated. People ...

An Illinois man was allegedly trying to sell drugs at a Minneapolis homeless encampment when a dispute led to a shootout that killed a woman and injured six others, newly filed charges say. More than ...