SILOAM SPRINGS -- The city Board of Directors learned during its March 27 meeting a new company will manage the Siloam Springs Kayak Park on weekends and holidays this summer. Illinois River RV & ...

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 ...

Experience wilderness unfiltered amid miles of breathtaking hiking and backpacking trails in Illinois’ Garden of the Gods or go underground, then enjoy the view at an international dark sky park at ...

If you're planning to spend time near the Illinois River this weekend, be aware that rising water levels have prompted several flood alerts from the National Weather Service in Tulsa. Due to rising ...

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Randy Root is a master of mallards. As a kid, he grew up on the south side of Chicago, but in 1960 his family bought several acres along the east side of the Illinois River not far from Peoria. Root ...

The river was once one of the most ecologically and economically significant river systems in North America, supporting ...

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 ...