Sep 10, 2021 Sep 10, 2021 Updated Oct 16, 2021 CARTERVILLE — Even life-long Southern Illinois residents have a tough time recognizing Crab Orchard Lake these days. For those who aren’t aware ...

The state of Illinois canceled a riverbed ... black and grass carp from entering the Great Lakes. The carp were imported from Asia to the southern U.S. in the 1960s and 1970s to control algae ...

Little Grassy Lake has been drawn down 10 feet as of Tuesday, according to U.S. Rep. Mike Bost. As a result, some boat ramps are inaccessible. Concessions and campgrounds at ...