Not ready to say goodbye to summer? Check out boating, swimming, and fishing at these Illinois state park beaches.

Rock Cut State Park, located in Winnebago County, ranked at No. 2 on HomeToGo's list of the best hidden gem state parks, while Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton was listed as No. 6.

Illinois Conservation Foundation is honoring a century of conservation efforts in the state with a series of posters. The non-profit is issuing posters and sticker packs based on 12 state parks and ...