Walnut Point State Park in Oakland, Illinois, is that rare find – a 671-acre natural sanctuary that somehow remains one of the state’s best-kept secrets. You know how sometimes you stumble across a ...

If you are looking for a truly small Midwestern town to experience the local culture, head to this friendly community an hour ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking vendors for a concession operation at Lowden State Park. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 29 at the concessions building ...

The winning numbers in Sunday evening’s drawing of the "Illinois Pick 3 Evening" game were: ...

In a world of Instagram-famous destinations and overcrowded tourist traps, Walnut Point State Park stands as a quiet rebellion against the noise. This 671-acre sanctuary in Oakland, Illinois offers ...

Denzel Boston threw and caught a touchdown pass, and finished with career highs of 10 catches and 153 receiving yards to lead ...

Quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse accounted for three total touchdowns — two passing and one running — and No. 18 FCS Illinois State beat South Dakota 21-13. Thirty seconds before halftime, ...

If you've already made your way to Springfield, Illinois, then you're not far away from this gorgeous State Park that offers ...

Some RV parks are packed so tight you can hear your neighbor’s coffee maker in the morning. Large pads are rare, and finding ...

Th Department of Transportation is attempting to formalize rules that would limit camping, panhandling and long-term stays at rest stops and other state facilities, a move advocates contend could ...