Come along on this small town and state park road trip in Illinois. This treasure trove of destinations is perfect for a day ...

Maria Cumpata not only witnessed the evolution of Elgin’s Parks and Recreation Department over the course of her 35-year ...

The Valpo Parks Department, aligned with city officials, including Mayor Jon Costas and new council representatives, now ...

Brian Gibbs was an environmental educator at Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa. His job was among those nixed by the ...

While thousands of seasonal staff are expected to be hired, the loss of other employees could make your next national park visit feel different.

Abigail Parks, whose husband was killed in the shooting, said in the six years since the tragedy, the city of Aurora has rallied to support her and her 6-year-old son.

Gia Biagi made her name building parks. Now, she’s leading the department that oversees more than 145,000 miles of roads, ...

Artifacts and their stories keep memories alive for the next generation. The African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois Museum is one place to find those ...

If you’re planning a road trip through Illinois, you won’t want to miss some of the state’s most unique and quirky ...

Although bison herds are smaller than they used to be, conservation efforts have still allowed us to see these majestic ...

At least 29 recruits died during basic training at law enforcement academies around the country in the last decade, an AP investigation found.