CLAY COUNTY, Mo. (WTVO/WGN) — Chester Weger, the man convicted of killing one of three women found dead at Starved Rock State Park in 1960, has died at the age of 86. He died Sunday, June 22, in ...

Chester Otto Weger was convicted of the murder of a Chicago woman at Starved Rock State Park in 1961. Weger maintained his initial confession for the murder came after threats. Weger spent nearly ...

Chester Weger was convicted in the 1960 slayings of Lillian Oetting, Frances Murphy and Mildred Lindquist. The women were hiking together at a state park in northern Illinois.

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

Reaching Arcola is straightforward – it’s located just off Interstate 57, approximately halfway between Champaign and ...

Chester Weger has died. He was known as the "Starved Rock Killer" for his murder conviction in the deaths of three women, his attorney said.

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

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