This Oregon is firmly planted in Illinois, and Lowden State Park is its crown jewel. The park’s claim to fame is the 50-foot ...

This road trip will take you to 10 breathtaking state parks in Illinois that are a must-see for nature lovers. Imagine a place where Mother Nature decided to flex her artistic muscles, and voila!

Upgrade of the power system will cost “in the millions of dollars” — some of which is being offset by state and federal ...