Jim Shell thought he could figure out how to target burbot on the reefs of the Illinois waters of Lake Michigan. And he did.

The 100th birthday of Route 66 is Nov. 11, 2026, and the Mother Road has obviously seen better days. Once chock-full of busy, ...

Night - Mostly clear with a 51% chance of precipitation. Winds from SW to WSW at 5 to 8 mph (8 to 12.9 kph). The overnight low will be 73 °F (22.8 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 88 °F (31.1 ...

Nearby Lincoln Trail State Park provides opportunities for hiking, fishing, and camping for those who want to extend their visit and enjoy the natural beauty of east-central Illinois. The park’s lake ...

Ilinois State Police are investigating the death of a 33-year-old man who was struck by a train early Tuesday morning.The ...

A 33-year-old man was hit and killed by a train early yesterday morning in Casey, according to Illinois State Police.

CASEY, Ill. (WAND) - A man was hit and killed by a train in Casey Tuesday. Illinois State Police said a 33-year-old man was killed after being hit by a train at E. Main St. and S.E. 8th St. around ...

A 46-year-old Casey man is reported to be in good condition at Carle Foundation Hospital after he was injured in a single vehicle, rollover crash Thursday morning on Illinois 130 ...

The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge on June 19, 2025. It opened to traffic in 1929 and was rerouted in 1936 to carry Route 66 over ...

The heat wave continues to prevail across Illinois and the majority of the U.S. this week, with heat indexes remaining above 100 degrees in many places.. With several days of heat advisories ...

Heat indexes are expected to remain above 100 for the next few days throughout Illinois. Find out when it will cool off. More ways to play 🧩 Inside criminal minds 🧠 Daily horoscopes 🌙 ⭐ ...