Paul Vriend's photo of a beaver swimming at Jackson Park leads the notes package from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

If you’re planning a road trip through Illinois, you won’t want to miss some of the state’s most unique and quirky ...

The town of Bloomington, Illinois, is just a hop, skip, and a jump away, and Clinton Lake is about 25 minutes out. Enjoy some truly jaw-dropping trails, natural wonders, and other delights that you ...

A double movie set about an artist who creates art by killing people at his cabin by the lake.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) said he would block pardoned Capitol insurrectionists from serving in local government positions, citing a state law ordinance, according to a Thursday letter ...

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, MI – This iconic Lake Michigan lighthouse had a short season in 2024 due to construction at Ludington State Park, and it will open later than usual in 2025 for the same reason.

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The Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network is managed by the Marine Institute in collaboration with Met Éireann and is designed to improve weather forecasts and safety at sea around Ireland.

Dr. Adriana Martinez expressed concerns that the buoys adversely affect the river without impacting immigration. The buoys are part of a state program aimed at preventing illegal crossings into Texas.

An Illinois deputy was killed in a shooting while vacationing in Turks and Caicos with her family over the weekend, authorities say. Shamone Duncan, 50, was in Turks and Caicos with friends and ...

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