This charming lake in the northwest portion of Illinois is the ideal escape into nature, offering hiking trails, a serene ...

Join Illinois Department of Natural Resources for free First Day Hikes at 17 state parks on Jan 1, celebrating America's ...

Tired of the same old nature spots? Down in southern Illinois, this state park features unique sandstone formations and tons ...

Camping fans could score a free night under the stars at any Illinois state park this year with a special buy-one-get-one camping promotion. In honor of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ ...

How far is Starved Rock from Chicago? The park is approximately 98 miles away, or a drive of about 2 hours and 5 minutes. When does Starved Rock open and close? Starved Rock trails are open from 7 a.m ...

2024 Illinois State Fair attendees will have the chance to camp for free at select state parks, Illinois officials say -- but there's a catch. For a limited time, those who purchase a 2024 Illinois ...

The Southern Illinois University School of Physics and Applied Physics and members of the Astronomical Society of Southern ...

ZION, Ill. (CBS) -- CBS News Chicago has been covering concerns about the dilapidated shoreline at the Illinois Beach State Park for years—but now, the once-once forgotten beach has become a model for ...