Summertime is the best time of year to brave the sea or open water, but there are a few things to bear in mind if you're thinking of taking the plunge ...

When my kids tumble into the car after an afternoon spent outside with muddy knees, tangled hair and stories about the worms they found or the forts they built, they are lit up. They are calm.

SPRINGFIELD In honor of 100 years of conservation in Illinois, the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) has released a ...