Shabbona Lake is an incredible gem for fishermen and those who just enjoy the outdoors. The park and its grounds are close to ...

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Today is Saturday, May 9, 2026. Here are local news reports from 100, 50 and 15 years ago: In 1926, springtime fishing parties outside of Mahomet are beginning in earnest, with many people trying ...

Canadian Tommy Burns retains his world heavyweight boxing title after beating ‘Philadelphia’ Jack O’Brien on points in 20 ...

Cafeteria dining used to be common in the U.S. However, while these nostalgic restaurants have fallen out of style, you ...

The typical mental image of Illinois involves flat farmland stretching to infinity, maybe some Chicago skyscrapers if you’re feeling generous. Buffalo Rock State Park in Ottawa is about to shatter ...

The accessibility of Aerie’s Resort makes it perfect for spontaneous day trips. If you’re in the St. Louis metro area, you ...

SIERA meets May 18 Southernmost Illinois Emergency Radio Association (SIERA) will hold its formal monthly at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, at 605 Metropolis St. The club meets the third Monday of the ...

A 73.6 pound blue catfish from the Suwannee River is now the official state record after being certified by FWC biologists.

Sara Tenenbaum is the Senior Digital Producer for CBS News Chicago, overseeing editorial operations and social media, and covering breaking, local and community news. Recovery efforts are underway on ...

The King Kat Tournament Trail is returning to Evansville for a premier catfishing competition on the Ohio River. Top anglers ...

Health officials in northern Illinois said Tuesday they're investigating a potential case of hantavirus that is not tied to the cruise ship outbreak.