Tucked away in the embrace of the Shawnee National Forest sits Makanda, Illinois – a pocket-sized paradise that might be the Midwest’s best-kept secret.

Two vehicles sunk under the water during Cedar Lake's ice races Sunday.

Eric Vonalven, 43, of Cedar Lake, was charged with possession of a destructive device after police found a "suspicious looking" black cylindrical-shaped object while taking photos on Feb. 6 inside ...

Officials have identified the victim of an apparent drowning at Cedar Lake Beach in Denville over the weekend as Alexis Velez of Mount Arlington.

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The beach, on the northeast side of Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, is unregulated and unofficial – and the source of years of contention. Some regard it as a semi-private haven for relaxation and exposure ...

July 4th is just around the corner! Here's where you can see fireworks displays around Chicago, the suburbs and Northwest Indiana in 2025.

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