The cold weather provides a whole new set of outdoor activities, and if you find yourself looking to try out ice fishing in ...

This winter fishing trip for walleye on Lake Erie nearly turns bad, showing how fast conditions can change and why caution is critical in cold weather fishing. Scientists respond to RFK Jr.’s aluminum ...

I had a wonderful time at the Chicagoland Fishing Expo in Schaumburg last weekend. I heard from a lot of you by email talking ...

Escape the noise at Lake Le-Aqua-Na in northern Illinois, where quiet shores, scenic trails, and stunning sunrises await. Perfect for early risers and nature lovers!

Will the Black Lake lake sturgeon fishing season again set a time record in 2026? We'll find out Feb. 7 when the season begins — and most likely also end. The 2026 lake sturgeon fishing season on ...

Tiger Slough is an underutilized ice fishing destination just off the Pend Oreille River and Highway 20 in Pend Oreille County. It is east of Colville and north of Metaline Falls. Ice anglers there ...

The start of winter shouldn't dampen the amount of time you spend outside catching big fish. In fact, there's a hardy subset of anglers who are just getting started when the snow starts to fly and ...

The federal government is withholding more than $10 billion in family and child care assistance money from Illinois and four other states amid concerns about fraud and misuse of the funds, the U.S.

Steven F. Krattiger Age 76, of Brodhead, died on Monday, January 5, 2026 at SSM Monroe Hospital. Steve was born on August 26, 1949 in Monroe, the son of Frederick and Emma (Wieland) Krattiger. He ...

The City of Decatur is planning a prescribed burn along Lake Decatur. City officials said the prescribed burn will take place at City-owned property along Lake Decatur’s Basin 4, across from the ...

Ice fishing enthusiasts can have twice the fun this weekend with contests on Lake Hanska Saturday and Sleepy Eye Lake Sunday. The 11th Annual Lake Hanska Ice Fishing Derby begins with registration at ...

RACINE — Quarry Lake Park has reopened for fishing, but swimming and beach access will remain closed until 2026, when water levels are expected to return to safe seasonal conditions. Racine County ...