On a romantic getaway in Illinois, you and your partner can hike to the "heavens" at the Garden of the Gods, go for a swim in Lake Michigan, barrel down the Great River Road scenic byway ...

While there are plenty of awe-inspiring man-made destinations around the globe, nothing is as creative as nature.

These tricks are more than family lore, however. They originated in the early 20th century thanks to research on high-altitude baking done by Inga Allison, then a professor at Colorado State ...

Located on the south bank of the Illinois River in LaSalle County ... A perfect summer day trip, this state park is home to the only remaining beach ridge shoreline in Illinois and a host of ...

Fontainebleau State Park sits on Lake Pontchartrain’s north shore, just a short drive from New Orleans but a world away from city stress. This place has serious history – it once was a sugar ...

For an escape from the hectic noise of New York City, head to this beachside state park that is located along the Hudson ...

A 14-year-old boy is recovering after falling 20 to 30 feet into a canyon at Starved Rock State Park on Thursday ... able to carry him across the Illinois River to a waiting ambulance, before ...

Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced he has awarded more than $1.3 million to public school libraries throughout the state. The grants, which are awarded ...

this park gives families a mix of beach, forest, and wetland in one neat package. Easy trails make it especially kid-friendly. It’s a perfect intro to the state’s diverse ecosystems.

Flash forward a century, and the state of Illinois began acquiring private land near the town of Shabbona in 1969 for a state park. The state built a dam on Indian Creek to create a fishing lake ...

Illinois has become the latest blue state to ensure transgender athletes can play girls sports. Republicans in the state are aggressively trying to change that. The Illinois High School ...