This journey through Illinois will guide you to 10 of the state’s most underrated state parks, each more captivating than the ...

Nestled along the banks of the mighty Ohio River in Metropolis, Illinois (yes, that Metropolis – but more on that later), ...

When the weather isn’t cooperating or you’re just in the mood for some year-round water fun, there’s nothing quite like an ...

After 175 years, a state park in Northern Illinois may get returned to an indigenous population. A bill on Governor J.B.

More than 330 campsites are available at developed campgrounds in the three state parks including Elk Prairie and Gold Bluffs Beach in Prairie Creek, Mill Creek in Del Norte Coast, and the ...

Members of the Illinois State Senate serve four-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Illinois legislators assume office the second Wednesday in January. Under the Illinois Constitution of ...

That’s because many state and national parks open up their camping reservations either three months or six months in advance. And six months means that if you want to camp in July, then many ...

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with as much as a foot of snow possible in Illinois. The storm comes as a clipper system is already set to bring up to two inches of snow to parts of the prairie state Thursday. But there's a ...

(WIFR) - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources hosts First Day Hikes at Illinois state parks for people to start the new year outdoors. The public is invited to take a family-friendly ...

JB Pritzker celebrate after the Illinois House voted on a bill raising statewide minimum wage during session at the State Capitol in Springfield on Feb. 14, 2019. (Zbigniew Bzdak/Chicago Tribune ...

Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Washington. Washington has the highest state minimum wage at $16.66, as of Wednesday. Many cities and ...