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!

Discover Starved Rock State Park in Illinois where breathtaking views, stunning canyons, and peaceful trails make every visit ...

Dennis and Carol Sporleder whisked their two granddaughters away on a family road trip to Illinois with the intention of sharing the special places from their youth. For Lexi and Lauren, these ...

From the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, Cachuma Lake is just 20 miles away. Yet, along that steep and curvy pass between city and backcountry, the world changes. Things quiet down. The air flows ...

From credit recovery for a failing grade to taking an advanced high school math class not offered at an eighth-grader’s middle school, the Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy, based in Lake County, ...

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- A couple of bald eagles were caught on camera hanging out on an icy lake in the north suburbs. Judd Hansen, a local photographer, said he took his drone out to Long Lake to ...

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 ...

The Lake County sheriff said a man has been arrested and charged with arson for a house fire in Round Lake, Illinois, Monday. At about 2:30 p.m., sheriff's deputies were called to the 35300 block of ...

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