For more information on Illinois Beach State Park, go to https://dnr.illinois.gov and search for the link to the park.

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.

On Wednesday, Chester Weger lost his bid to have his conviction overturned in the bludgeoning death of one of three women killed in 1960 in Starved Rock State Park.

Free; state park parking pass required. Junior Rangers, 4 p.m., Jay Cooke State Park visitor center. Children invited to look for and learn about insects. Free; state park parking pass required.

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

Mining History of Colorado Talk — 2-3:30 p.m., Mueller State Park, Visitor Center, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle required; 719-687-2366.

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

Starved Rock killer is dead, a week after losing bid to overturn 1961 conviction Chester Weger, 86, died Sunday in Missouri.