Launch your boat into the Ohio River or explore a 55-foot cave with fascinating pirate history in this state park in southeastern Illinois.

The river was once one of the most ecologically and economically significant river systems in North America, supporting ...

The agency tapped Stefan Tucker, a sturgeon specialist and fisheries ecologist at the Illinois Natural History Survey, to ...

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 ...

Seminary Street Historic District offers unique shops and eateries housed in lovingly preserved buildings. Lake Storey Park provides peaceful walking trails and fishing spots perfect for unwinding in ...

Since 2011, Illinois has had four waterfowl hunting zones. Over the past several years, hunters have shown increasing support ...

Explore the diverse native fish of the Snake River and learn about their habitat, diet, size, ecological role, and other ...

The dazzling aerial photos honored by the 2025 Siena awards offer "new ways of seeing familiar places," as one judge puts it.

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

Drive just 30 minutes outside of Chicago and find a suburb that's rich with restaurants, eclectic shopping, and beautiful ...

Galesburg is a hidden gem in western Illinois that offers weekend travelers big value on a modest budget. The downtown area features beautiful brick buildings and wide streets that make you feel like ...