Whooping cranes will fly the length of Illinois this fall as part of a new migration route to Florida. The migration, led by ultralight aircraft, should start Saturday if weather permits. STORY & (0) COMMENTS
Some hunters wait until fall to take an unofficial heart stress test while in the field. Some fail that test. Don't be one of them. STORY & (0) COMMENTS
One beneficiary of the recent Illinois October chill is bowhunter Chris Schmitt of Metamora. Hunting in Woodford County on opening day, Schmitt arrowed a wide 8-pointer that he said green-scored 151 inches. STORY & (0) COMMENTS
Missing blinds and a lack of duck food are major issues facing Illinois River waterfowlers north of Henry and south of Havana. The best of bad river conditions appears to be from Henry to Havana. STORY & (0) COMMENTS
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has sent letters to vendors in state parks detailing what will happen if the parks close as planned. No security will be provided in parks. STORY & (0) COMMENTS