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 ...

The Glen Carbon IL representative is making it easier for Edwardsville and other Madison County residents to visit Chicago's ...

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

Hiking can be romantic, if you ask us, and this incredible hiking trail in Illinois is the perfect couples' hike.

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.

On Tuesday, the Springfield Park District announced that the president of the district, Leslie Sgro, was the recipient of the ...

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 ...

As part of NPCA’s effort to expand and diversify our volunteer base across the Midwest, our Midwest Team relaunched our Midwest Regional Advisory Council (MRAC) to provide diverse expertise and new ...