Tulare Lake was drained by farmers more than a century ago, and it has reappeared only rarely when floods have reclaimed farmlands in its ancient lake bed in the San ...

Four local beaches are closed on Saturday. They all have high levels of unsafe bacteria, according to the Illinois Department ...

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — Taylorville kicked off their Independence weekend with a parade and community picnic. Mayor Bruce ...

Lake Michigan has been keeping a secret from the rest of America, and it’s about time we spilled the beans. Nestled along the ...

The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, which means that communities all across Central Illinois are gearing up for ...

Former MTV star Connor Smith -- who appeared on "Are You the One?" in 2015 -- has been released from the clink after serving ...

The Illinois Attorney General's Office is representing the State Police, guardians of a DNA indexing system defense attorneys ...

Macomb is a hidden gem in western Illinois that captivates weekend visitors with its unexpected beauty. This friendly town is ...

If you're looking for fireworks in Illinois this 4th of July, you're in the right place. Whether you're staying close to home ...

There are an average of six deaths on the lake each summer, though there were a record 15 fatalities in 2021, he said. “I can’t remember the last time there were eight dead at once and I have ...

Around 9:30 a.m., Fox Lake police said a 9-1-1 caller reported finding the missing 25-year-old man in his backyard. Officers then responded to Crab Apple Island, a small residential island in Fox ...

Lake County Sheriff’s Office Canine Duke has officially retired last week following 10 years of dedicated service with the agency, sheriff’s officials said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said ...