Summer

Lakes are full of creatures, we all know that, but did you know that many lakes in Illinois are home to slithery snakes too?

Hidden within Wisconsin's largest state-owned forest lies a small lake with crystal-clear water and a beach you'll love to relax on.

ummer is ALMOST here, so you better be ready to take some extended lunch breaks and check out one of the best summer lunch spots in town.

I can't believe summer is almost over because it really seems like it just started.

Get ready as we dive into the story of a Texas road melting right before our eyes

I always look forward to summer in Illinois because I expect the weather to be in the 80s all the time. That's not always the case, though.

Stay cool out there, Quad Cities.

If you want to feel like you're in the tropics this summer without actually traveling there, check out Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

The next time you feel overheated outdoors this summer, DO NOT reach for a drink of ice-cold water!

Sometimes you just need to leave the kids at home have enjoy some adult time and here are some great suggestions of events to check out in Illinois this summer.