Only 40 miles separate voracious Asian carp from the world's largest freshwater ecosystem. To stop them, Illinois must reckon ...

"Acquiring this land will allow the project to move forward and ensure our Great Lakes are protected for generations to come," said U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill.

The tunnel could destroy wetlands and harm bat habitats but would eliminate the chances of a boat anchor rupturing the line ...

The state plans to build a barrier to keep out the carp. But first it has to deal with the legacy of pollution at the construction site.

He completed Supervisor School at Northwestern University in 2011 and FBI Advance SWAT School at the Great Lakes Naval Base in 2006. His professional affiliations include the Illinois Tactical ...

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois — State lawmakers Thursday took the baby step toward passing a budget by sending shell bills to their respective chambers. Shell bills are placeholders for incoming ...

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A Fox Lake man has been charged with possession of an explosive device after police found a quarter-stick of dynamite during a search of his home, authorities said. Fox Lake Police Sgt. Rick Howell ...

Chicago's eastern boundary is formed by Lake Michigan, and the city is divided ... stops and the Brown and Purple lines' Sedgwick subway station. West of the Gold Coast is Old Town, which earns ...

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