This charming lake in the northwest portion of Illinois is the ideal escape into nature, offering hiking trails, a serene lake, and a peaceful forest setting.

About 100 people attended a recent Hilo community meeting to hear about a proposal by state Rep. Matthias Kusch to create a wilderness park on 283 acres on Akolea Road in Kaumana.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is gathering live Christmas trees to enhance fish habitats in local lakes ...