Illinois isn’t just about open roads—it’s also home to breathtaking gardens and parks that come alive in spring. From cherry blossoms in the city to vast fields of tulips and native wildflowers, here ...

You can find some beautiful beaches in the Midwest, especially along Lake Michigan. Here are some of the best beaches we ...

Prairie Band Potawatomi officials have said publicly they have no plans to develop the property for a casino or any other ...

The 1.9-mile Virgil L Gilman and Central Loop in Aurora is another easy trail. Best of all, you may have it all to yourself ...

A McHenry man who was found dead while hiking on a trail in Moraine Hills State Park near McHenry is being remembered for his ...

In 2024, there were more than 331 million people who visited national parks and monuments in the U.S. Some of the states that ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KFVS) - Some schools in Southern Illinois will be able to visit state parks and natural areas thanks to a grant program. According to the Illinois Department of Natural ...

Jeff Atkins, the newly appointed director of the St. Joseph Parks Department, said hiking and biking trails around St. Joseph have garnered national attention. He said that while most trails are ...

More than 7,000 students will visit Illinois state parks, natural areas, museums and other natural resources sites – including several in the Quad Cities area – this year to learn about nature ...

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The park also has a new campground and trails for hiking, mountain biking, and off-roading—and preserves the historic site of a former Japanese internment camp. But back to the state parks on ...

Illinois had roughly 140,000 teachers for the 2023-2024 school year, according to a report by the Illinois State Board of Education. This number has grown every year since the implementation of ...