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Illinois officials announced $60 million in funding for improvement projects at five parks and historic sites, with the lion's share being funneled to Starved Rock.

A state historic site in Springfield has been awarded funding to help preserve its historic architecture. The Dana-Thomas ...

Two migrants are in custody after a 63-year-old man was found unresponsive, bound with duct tape and an extension cord, and ...

Brandon Parks was sentenced to three years in federal prison, with the last year possibly in a halfway house, then one year ...

A state park in southern Illinois will get millions of dollars in state funding.The state’s capitol development board ...

Illinois coach Brad Underwood suggests lineup changes following an overtime loss to Nebraska, citing struggles without center Tomislav Ivisic.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites the public to eagle-watching events across the state in January and February. The best time to see the majestic bald eagle in Illinois is ...

The grant will help fund a new playground, pickleball courts and an outdoor concrete ping pong table at Midlothian’s Memorial ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has scheduled public eagle-watching events across the region through March 7. ...

Lowden State Park is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with species ranging from majestic bald eagles to tiny, chattering chickadees.

Internal communications reviewed by ABC News show that the Trump administration plans to strictly implement an executive ...