The new year will bring long-overdue upgrades at Illinois’ most popular state park, and one of its top tourist destinations ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources launched the Starved Rock State Park trail improvement project in late 2025, and ...

Starved Rock State Park in Illinois begins an $18 million trail revamp to restore and enhance visitor experience.

Starved Rock State Park, nestled along the Illinois River in La Salle County, stands out as one of the most stunning spots in Illinois. Established as the state's second state park in 1911, it boasts ...

OGLESBY, Ill. (WLS) -- Starved Rock State Park trails are closed Tuesday in order for park officials to assess damage sustained in a severe storm Monday night. PHOTOS: Severe storms knock down trees ...

Three Illinois state parks were recently named among America's Best State Parks for Great-Value Stays, including one that made the top 10. The ranking, from vacation rental company HomeToGo, was ...

Less than two hours from Chicago, there lies a hidden and frozen gem that draws adventure seekers from all over the country. At Wildcat Canyon at Starved Rock State Park, frozen waterfalls are just ...

LASALLE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- A young child and his mother fell at Starved Rock State Park on Tuesday evening, Utica fire officials said. The Utica Fire Department and emergency medical services ...

CLAY COUNTY, Mo. (WTVO) — Chester Weger, the man convicted of killing one of three women found dead at Starved Rock State Park in 1960, has died at the age of 86. He died June 22, according to his ...

Todd Feurer is a web producer for CBS Chicago. He has previously written for WBBM Newsradio, WUIS-FM and the New City News Service. A 14-year-old boy is recovering after falling 20 to 30 feet into a ...