Join Dennis and Carol Sporleder as they take their two granddaughters on a camping trip to Illinois and share special places from their youth. While hiking in Starved Rock State Park in Oglesby, IL, ...

Enjoy a natural escape in the Midwest without straying too far from the city at this Illinois state park. Stroll along scenic ...

CALHOUN COUNTY - A $50 million federal investment is reshaping wetlands and recreation access along the rugged western side ...

Manny Diaz and the Blue Devils are pushing to flip a 2027 quarterback who's currently committed to Illinois.

Those suffering cabin fever — complete with a burning desire to get outdoors, despite the cold — have several treatment options, from afternoon adventures to weekend escapes.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Keaton Wagler scored 28 points and No. 9 Illinois won its 11th straight game, beating No. 5 Nebraska ...

There’s a cave in Illinois that watches the Ohio River go by. It’s big, strange, and way more memorable than expected.

Escape the noise at Lake Le-Aqua-Na in northern Illinois, where quiet shores, scenic trails, and stunning sunrises await.

You’ve plotted the ultimate route for your next off-road adventure—eyeing endless miles of trails perfect for exploring, hunting hauls, or fishing gear drops—maybe a 60-inch wheeler or steep ...

Led by Brendan Terry's 22 points, the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks defeated the Eastern Illinois Panthers 77-59 on Saturday. The Redhawks are now 13-10 on the season, while the Panthers moved ...

Imagine revving up for a dawn hunt, your GPS locked on that perfect roost or upland cover, with miles of rugged trails unfolding ahead—from singletrack squeezes to 60-inch beasts. The air buzzes with ...

On Feb. 4, 1846, Saints left from New York, Nauvoo for the Rocky Mountains. A group from Mississippi soon joined them.