The primary draws to southern Illinois are the outdoor recreation activities in Shawnee National Forest, including hiking, ...

The McHenry County Sheriff's office is looking for a driver who struck and killed a 15-year-old boy riding his bike Wednesday ...

A 15-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run Wednesday night in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Police say he was struck by a 2017 ...

Besides the four years he spent in Navy, Danny Kakazu has worked at The Breakers bar and restaurant near Crystal Lake ...

Jubilee College State Park is that magical spot. The wide-open green spaces invite you to spread out a blanket and watch clouds drift by. Wildflowers dot the fields with splashes of color during ...

WOLF LAKE. Ill. — Standing on the edge of a 300-foot limestone bluff in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, Machaela ...

Now that summer is in full swing, beat the heat with a refreshing dip in a cool lake or simply enjoy a relaxing day on the ...

Just a short drive from Chicago, this dramatic beach has been a popular destination for decades, offering a peaceful ...

Today, we’re looking most closely at the Grand Illinois Trail and why you should add it to your cycling bucket list. Let’s dive in!

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 ...

A Lombard restaurant was recently honored with one of the 2025 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards, which are given to standout ...

Loyola and Crystal Lake will face off on Thursday, June 5, at 5 p.m. CT. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network. The NFHS Network gives you access to live high school sports around ...