It's the latest in a series of deadly incidents on upstate New York lakes, which on Monday prompted an upstate sheriff to urge New Yorkers to take safety precautions on the water. Two people recently ...

Illinois DMV ‘final notice' text scam targeting drivers One scam text stated vehicle registration and driving privileges will be suspended unless an "outstanding traffic ticket" is paid ...

Restaurant Interlude, set within the spectacular Grade I listed Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in West Sussex, has been named AA Restaurant with Rooms of the Year – England 2025, cementing its place as ...

What happens when a cold, rural corner of upstate becomes one of the most talked-about wine regions in the country? You get the Finger Lakes, a place where local grit, geography, and smart thinking ...

Learn about the impact of sea lampreys on Great Lakes fisheries and the importance of controlling this invasive species.

(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers still don’t have audited financials from fiscal year 2023, but the state’s comptroller says they’re working to speed annual reports up.

(The Center Square) – After U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested a criminal suspect who had been released in Lake County, elected officials are calling for changes to Illinois’ ...

Federal agents removed crew members from Victory Cruise Lines, Viking, and Pearl Seas vessels as part of an undisclosed operation in the Great Lakes region, according to USA Today.

Dougherty County Police say the incident happened at around 5 a.m. in the 5100 block of Gillionville Road near the Hidden Lakes subdivision.

The ABC7 I-Team has learned Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will sign the "Squatter Bill" into law. Samantha Chatman has reported on Chicago squatting.

Lakes Jam to change rock night for 2026 The annual music festival will no longer have a dedicated rock night, opening up the first two nights to a variety of potential genres.

During migration, Illinois’ lakes and reservoirs host the common loon. These birds are known for their eerie calls and strong diving abilities. Common loons spend most of their time on water, where ...