Discover stunning Illinois parks with lakes that feel like oceans, perfect for relaxing views, fishing, hiking, and ...

The reopening of some Illinois state parks is good news for hikers, bikers and bird watchers. But those who want to camp, picnic or reserve a shelter will have to wait a while longer. As of Friday, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A trail in White Rock Nature Preserve in southern Illinois. (Joshua Carter/Belleville News-Democrat) Illinois state parks saw more ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Council Overhang is seen on an autumn morning at Starved Rock State Park, which was recently ranked among the best “great value” ...

MORRIS, Ill. (WLS) -- Illinois' state parks have been suffering from inattention for years, according to the Better Government Association, and a budget stalemate could lead to more disrepair. The ...

All Illinois state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas and historic sites were closed March 15 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Illinois was the first state to close those areas to ...

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Council Overhang is seen on an autumn morning at Starved Rock State Park, which was recently ranked among the best “great value” state park stays for 2025. EJ_Rodriquez Getty Images/iStockphoto Three ...

Illinois state parks saw more visitors in 2024 than any point in the past 15 years, according to new data from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Illinois’ 290 state parks and 56 historic ...