In central Illinois, there is much to be proud of and fishing is one of them ... northwest of Springfield Located in Jim Edgar Panther Creek State and Fish and Wildlife Area, Gridley Lake is ...

and associated ponds in the Franklin Creek State Natural Area. “Fishing in Illinois waters is a great recreational activity that often leads to delicious meals,” said IDPH Director Sameer Vohra.

A dead great horned owl is hopelessly entangled in monofilament fishing line along the Tulpehocken Creek near Gring’s Mill on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (Courtesy of Jim Colflesh) Since dead birds ...