Dangerously hot conditions will hit states in the Upper Midwest on Friday, potentially disrupting outdoor 4th of July ...

The swinging bridge across the Vermilion River proves that sometimes the most delightful way to cross water isn’t the most practical one. Photo credit: Oliver Binder One particularly striking mural ...

The Vermilion River winds through town, adding another dimension to Pontiac’s charm. Walking paths along the riverbank provide contemplative spaces for morning jogs or evening strolls, the flowing ...

STREATOR — The body of a Streator man who was thrown from his kayak Saturday afternoon was recovered Monday from the Vermilion River. Illinois Conservation Police confirmed the body of Jake ...

The Grand River Dam Authority reported they've located the body of a man who went missing in the Illinois River after jumping from a bluff.

PONTIAC - Authorities are investigating how a 39-year-old Pontiac man died near the Vermilion River last week. The body of Jon E. Simpson, 39, was found slumped on the river bank Thursday evening ...

The Tazewell County Coroner's Office has identified the person found Wednesday morning in the Illinois River in Pekin as a 20-year-old Manito man. Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley pronounced ...

Machaela Sweeney enjoys the view at the top of Inspiration Point near the Mississippi River in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest. Sculptures peak through the leaves in the secret garden ...

DNR and Ducks Unlimited will start a dreding project in the north branch of the Manitowoc River near Brillion. The project ...

A geologist's vibrant maps reveal how the Mississippi River has wandered across its valley, making it look like a colorful, ...

In a decision released this week, a Tulsa federal judge determined poultry farm runoff in eastern Oklahoma still is harming the Illinois River, Lake Tenkiller and connected waterways.

The Tazewell County Coroner's Office has identified the person found Wednesday morning in the Illinois River in Pekin as a 20-year-old Manito man. Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley pronounced ...