Illinois has plenty of natural wonders, but there’s one that stands head and shoulders above the rest like a towering white pine – aptly named White Pines Forest State Park in Mount Morris.

The IDNR announced Free Fishing Days throughout the state, allowing residents to fish without licenses or stamps. Find details here.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has set June 13-16 as Free Fishing Days throughout the state, allowing residents to fish without having to purchase licenses or stamps. Here's what to ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced free fishing days in Illinois from June 13 through 16, 2025. During this period, anglers can fish without ...

The DNR wants to gauge fishing pressure — how fishing affects lakes — and ensure fish populations can reproduce. For larger lakes in the state, that has long involved someone going out and ...

Du Quoin State Fairgrounds and Illinois Department of Natural Resources offer a free children's fishing event on July 8.

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Mark your calendars and grab your fishing gear — the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced that the state’s free fishing days are coming up. The IDNR said ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is offering free fishing licenses from June 13-16 in an effort to encourage ...

Walleye fishing continues to be a bit slow since the cold front, while panfishing continues to be decent. Time was also spent working with the DNR Enforcement intern, providing a ride along to an ...