Coho salmon and smallmouth bass action on the lakefront and the general spread of spring action inland around Chicago fishing lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

If Hailey Van Lith and Ajsa Sivka develop into quality pieces for the 2026 season, the Sky would be well positioned to stack their roster with a massive free agent haul there for the taking.

As always, the names of accused offenders are withheld. But the report includes a synopsis of cases that underscores Inspector General Deborah Witzburg’s uphill battle to as she put it, “pay down” ...

Because species typically go extinct over many years, and because many of the species going extinct are not the ones we see everyday, most people do not realize we are in an extinction crisis arguably ...

Luther Hopkins, 24 and of Calumet City, was expected in court later Tuesday, charged with unlawful use of a weapon after the fatal shooting of John Flemister, police said.

Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals team members arrive to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day before a game at Dodger Stadium on Monday, April 15, 2024. Damian Dovarganes/AP Share Do not be fooled ...

ShotSpotter’s parent company is among eight firms that submitted proposals for contracts to provide “gun violence detection technology,” according to records related to a bidding process some business ...

Restoration work on the garden's main feature, a 100-foot long Mediterranean Revival-styled pergola, is set to begin this summer.

Hailey Van Lith reacts to being selected with the 11th overall pick by the Chicago Sky during the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 14, 2025 in New York City. Elsa/Getty Share The Chicago Sky ...

Brothers Luke and Joe Teri both bagged turkeys during Illinois spring youth seasons to earn Turkey of the Week honors.

The Hawks asked a lot of Vlasic this season, so much so that he eventually felt an "energy deficit." But there are also plenty of positives to take from Vlasic's individual season.

Dad has been gone eight months, and Mom has entered hospice. As their only child, how can I best cope with my grief?