Despite a two-hour, five-minute delay for dense morning fog, Lake Shelbyville looked strong in its first time hosting the ...

Luke H. Brewster‘s non-typical whitetail scored 327-7/8, trouncing Pope & Young’s previous world record by nearly 34 inches, eclipsing Illinois’ state record by more than 23 inches as recognized by ...

The IDNR announced Free Fishing Days throughout the state, allowing residents to fish without licenses or stamps. Find ...

Illinois turkey hunters harvested a preliminary record total of 18,189 wild turkeys during the 2025 spring turkey season. This year’s total compares with the previous record total of 17,208 ...

Cancel anytime. Triad junior Sophia Schardan embraces a teammate in celebration during the Illinois High School Association Girls State Championship meet on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Eastern ...

announced the first state record fish of 2025, as Dylan Kampnich of Dexter caught a massive 37-pound 9-ounce channel catfish. The record-breaking catch was made on May 3 while Kampnich was ...

Today, IDNR’s work encompasses management of about 400 sites across Illinois, including state parks and historic sites; wildlife, fisheries, forestry, and natural heritage; Lake Michigan water ...

Joe Atkins When asked if he ever hit the flowers, Atkins laughed and said “I mean if she ever asks, no.” As he focuses for the state meet and a future career at Illinois State, Joe likes the s ...

Illinois State University faculty member Stacey Wiggins said the DFI program was crucial in her quest to earn a Ph.D. The future of a state-funded program to increase the diversity of faculty at ...

Boys: 62.7634 (205-11), AJ Epenesa, Edwardsville, 2016 prelims Girls: 51.0032 (167-4), Kelsey Card, Carlinville, 2010 finals ...

Forbes doesn't specify in the 2025 report which people are from Illinois, but they identify Lukas Walton as the richest person in the Land of Lincoln in a state-by-state comparison. Walton ...