Challenge to weapons ban in Cook County upheld by state’s Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court today rejuvenated a challenge to Cook County’s ban on assault weapons, a move that is being seen as positive in the gun owner community.
The Illinois Supreme Court today rejuvenated a challenge to Cook County’s ban on assault weapons, a move that is being seen as positive in the gun owner community.
Devils’ Kitchen An early-April bass tournament produced three fish that each weighed more than 9 pounds. High water levels have caused overall fishing to be slow. Crab Orchard Lake Anglers are reporting that crappies are
Lake Taylorville Crappie bite picking up on minnows. Bass slow. Water conditions are murky. Newton Lake Bass good, but flooding has changed situation. Water clarity very murky. Some white bass were also reported prior to
Banquets/Fundraisers April 7: Lawrence County Longbeards Banquet, Lawrence County 4-H Building, Sumner. For more info call Jerry Dunn, 618-936-2189. April 13: Goose Lake Gobblers Banquet, VFW John Martin Steele Post 6049, Morris. For more info
Region I A District 7 CPO responded to a trapping complaint in Woodford County of a raccoon in a dog-proof leghold trap for over 24 hours. Upon further investigation, the licensed trapper had checked the

Trimming has begun at DNR, and new fees could follow to help the agency endure a proposed 13.5 percent budget cut in the coming year.

It figures to be an anxious couple of weeks for coaches and high school bass fishermen as they prepare for the IHSA Sectionals on April 20.

Skeptical of the warm days suggesting it’s time to pull the fishing gear out of hibernation? Figure a typical April snowstorm is bound to drive a stake through spring’s beating heart?
Braidwood The lake is open, and the shore fishermen are seeing quite a few catfish and bluegills. Fish are being caught on ice jigs under a float or on bottom rigs tipped with crawlers or
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