Pere Marquette State Park sits at this impressive junction where the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers come together. This is the largest state park in Illinois, spanning more than 8,000 acres of ...

Pere Marquette State Park sits at this impressive junction, offering views that will make your jaw drop faster than a hot potato. This is Illinois’ largest state park, covering more than 8,000 acres ...

Containing the tallest trees on Earth, the country's first treetop trail, and acreages bigger than some national parks, America's state parks are staggering. These lands shine in summer and glow in ...

When the holiday season rolls around, many families want to skip the kitchen chaos and enjoy a stress-free meal together.

A leaf-covered path in Gebhard Woods State Park, Illinois - Eddie J. Rodriquez/Shutterstock With lakes and forests all around, Chicago makes it easy to slip away from the city and reconnect with ...

The Trump administration on Friday paused $11 billion in “lower-priority” Army Corps of Engineers projects in a dozen states, most of which are led by Democratic governors. In a post on X, White House ...

The Illinois high school girls' flag football playoffs are down to the final eight after a competitive round of sectional championships. The quarterfinals, semifinals and finals are up next at ...

New Mizzou coach Kellie Harper landed her second commitment in as many days. Missouri women’s basketball landed a commitment from Illinois State guard Shannon Dowell, who announced she is transferring ...

Washington — President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow the deployment of National Guard members in Illinois, teeing up a showdown over the president's power to send ...