Illinois state parks saw more visitors in 2024 than any point in the past 15 years, according to new data from the Illinois ...

Illinois state parks saw more visitors in 2024 than any point in the past 15 years, according to new data from the Illinois ...

The second-most visited park last year was Illinois Beach State Park, near Zion, with 2 million visitors. IDNR completed a major $73 million project last year to preserve the park from erosion.

Gov. JB Pritzker released a video inviting Canadians to visit Illinois. Find out about the state's key spots to check out.

For those looking to skip the hustle and bustle of Chicago, the Illinois Beach State Park has plenty to explore. Stretching 6.5 miles along Lake Michigan, the park offers a variety of marshes ...