Hidden waterfall trail in Starved Rock State Park offers a secret canyon hike close to Chicago, where seasonal falls, solitude, and adventure await.

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Chester Weger, most infamously known as the "Starved Rock Killer," has died at age 86. His longtime attorney Andy Hale confirmed his death, saying he died peacefully Sunday, surrounded by family.

LaSalle Canyon in Starved Rock State Park near Oglesby, Illinois, is the kind of place that makes you question whether you’re still in the Prairie State or if you’ve somehow teleported to some ...

2. Kishauwau Cabins Kishauwau Cabins offers “charming and affordable” lodging near popular Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park in northern Illinois.

Starved Rock most crowded An analysis of TripAdvisory reviews about overcrowded attractions in Illinois shows Starved Rock State Park at the top of the list.

Despite his long claims of innocence, Chester Weger lived six decades in prison after confessing to the haunting 1960 Starved Rock State Park murders of three suburban Chicago women who were ...

Peoria spreads along the Illinois River with a skyline that will surprise you with its city feel. This river town is bigger than most on our list, but it still has that special connection to the water ...

Chimney Rock State Park reopened June 27, nine months after Helene devastated the area. Local officials celebrated the recovery milestone last week.

After nine months of being closed due to damage from Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock State Park is officially reopening to visitors.