Step into 2026 with a First Day Hike at Illinois state parks on Jan. 1. Free, family-friendly hikes at 17 locations statewide ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources invites hikers to put their best foot forward in 2026 with a First Day Hike at ...

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

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 ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is encouraging people to take a hike at one of 17 state parks around Illinois on ...

A trail in White Rock Nature Preserve in southern Illinois. 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 ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --It should be a gem of Lake County, but the CBS 2 Morning Insiders exposed the signs of neglect and decay at Illinois Beach State Park. Construction and a dilapidated building are ...

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is bringing free electric vehicle charging stations to its state parks. The first four charging stations have been installed ...

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 ...

As we help slow the spread of COVID-19, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has modified Illinois’ stay-at-home order to allow residents to fit in some outdoor recreation. Some Illinois state parks will reopen for ...