Crappie and largemouth bass have always been the stars of Lake Sangchris, but many anglers around Illinois tend to forget that Sangchris holds state records for flathead catfish and striped bass.
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois Conservation Police Officer Jordan Roundcount was honored by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office in late 2025 for his work in that county.
Roundcount received a letter of recognition and the Sheriff’s Service Award
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Two people were rescued from a lake in a northwest suburb after they fell in while attempting to go ice fishing.
On Jan. 12, the Fire Protection District staff was dispatched to unincorporated Cary
A managed hunt for feral hogs ended tragically at Cumberland Island National Seashore in Georgia with the death of a 52-year-old Illinois man.
According to the National Park Service, Jason Wallin, 52, of Coal
The osprey population in Illinois has grown significantly over the past decade, thanks in part to efforts led by University of Illinois-Springfield Associate Professor Tih-Fen Ting.
Ospreys are large birds that feed on fish,
Illinois DNR is inviting families, wildlife watchers, and nature lovers to experience eagle-watching events across the state this winter.
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
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