INA, Ill. -- A popular recreation spot in southern Illinois is welcoming campers to come out and enjoy the outdoors this fall. The Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center is alerting the public there ...

BENTON, Ill., (WSIL) -- Illinois firearm deer season starts this Friday, which is prompting some temporary closures at Rend Lake. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to put out a reminder to ...

REND LAKE, Ill. (KFVS) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is extending its closure of Corps-managed campgrounds and group facilities at Rend Lake through May 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This ...

BENTON, Ill. (KFVS) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding Rend Lake visitors that many areas will be closed during the firearm deer hunting seasons. The following recreation areas will be ...

BENTON - Rend Lake's South Marcum Recreational Area will be open again next week, officials announced Tuesday. Budget shortfalls had forced the closure of the area, which includes South Marcum ...

BENTON, Ill. (KFVS) - The Wine & Art Festival at Rend Lake is returning to southern Illinois. According to a release from the Rend Lake Conservancy District, the festival has been a favorite for wine, ...

BENTON - The only thing sinking faster than the water level at a rain-parched Rend Lake in August is the amount of proposed federal funding for the lake, one of the region's top tourist attractions ...

In many lakes, crappie fishing quickly comes to an end following the spawning season. At the sprawling Rend Lake in Southern Illinois, however, crappie fishing is a year-round activity. You can just ...