Numerous Illinois state parks, state fish and wildlife areas, and other public lands will be open to youth waterfowl hunting ...

Just outside Ottawa, Illinois, this hidden state park offers sweeping views, rocky bluff trails, and the rare chance to spot ...

Fall at Starved Rock is a vibrant spectacle, featuring quiet trails, stunning river views, and a kaleidoscope of colors. Hike ...

Discover amazing wildlife at Starved Rock State Park, from bald eagles to otters, in one of Illinois’ most scenic natural areas.

Nestled along the Illinois River, Oglesby welcomes travelers with Midwestern warmth, scenic views, and outdoor adventures ...

In 1960, three women set out for a hike in Starved Rock State Park — they never returned. Days later, their bodies were discovered in a canyon, brutally beaten. The case shocked Illinois and led to ...

Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences come wrapped in the most unassuming packages, and The Wedron Office in Ottawa, Illinois, is the living, breathing, prime-rib-serving proof of that ...

But the star of Utica is its awe-inspiring natural beauty. Surrounded by state parks, flowing waterways, and rare wildlife, ...

Plus, an Indiana park within driving distance of Chicago broke the top 10.

Nestled along the Illinois River, this rustic destination boasts hiking, rafting, wildlife, and year-round opportunities to ...

Peoria community leaders held a town hall to discuss how the city could benefit from the Chicago transit bill, which would ...

The Illinois Secretary of State's Office has opened a new temporary DMV facility in Orland Park, in Chicago's southwest suburbs, after being forced out of their original offices in the village. The ...