Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Innovative wetland ecology islands, an entertainment center and an adventure park are only a sliver of the possible features being ...

While Minnesota may lay claim to the title "Land of 10,000 Lakes," don't sleep on the Prairie State. Illinois's vibrant collection of aquatic jewels includes the 26,000-acre Carlyle Lake, renowned for ...

Springfield, IL-The beach at Lake Springfield will not open this season. City Water Light and Power owns the lake. They say they have not included expenses for the beach in this year's budget, because ...

Scott Walter "took the plunge" for the first time Saturday afternoon, splashing into the cold water of Lake Springfield during this year's Springfield Polar Plunge event. Walter, of Springfield, was ...

For many St. Louisans, Springfield, Illinois, has long been a favorite for a quick day trip. But look a little closer, and you’ll find this historic capital city has more than enough to fill a ...