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Hidden waterfall trail in Starved Rock State Park offers a secret canyon hike close to Chicago, where seasonal falls, solitude, and adventure await.
In March 1960, the bodies of west suburban Riverside friends Lillian Oetting, 50, Frances Murphy, 47, and Mildred Linquist, 50, were found outside a cave at Starved Rock State Park after they went ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The man convicted in a 1960 Starved Rock triple murder case has died, according to his attorney. Chester Weger died on Sunday, surrounded by his family, according to attorney Andy ...
Recent testing showed the hair was a genetic match to three brothers, one of whom died on March 16, 1960 — the same day the women’s bodies were discovered at Starved Rock State Park, the judge ...
Dating to 1911, Starved Rock State Park is known for its steep sandstone canyons formed by glacial meltwater. Several, including the St. Louis, French and Wildcat canyons, have waterfalls.
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.
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 ...
Starved Rock State Park may be the crown jewel of outdoor recreation in its region, but there are other parks and attractions nearby if you want a change of pace, additional options, or if Starved ...