Two of Illinois’ most popular state parks will remain closed at least until Monday after heavy storms downed trees, blocking roadways and trails. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources … ...

OGLESBY, Ill. (WAND) - Matthiessen State Park and parts of Starved Rock State Park are closed after experiencing significant storm damage. Following severe weather which included heavy rains and ...

UTICA, Ill. (WREX) — As all Illinois state parks get ready to reopen, Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park announced restrictions which visitors need to know. Beginning May 29, the ...

If planning a weekend trip to Starved Rock or Matthiessen state parks, be aware of significant closures—completely in the case of Matthiessen until further notice—caused by storm damages; some ...

The park is named in honor of Frederick William Matthiessen, the original owner of the property. It was donated to the state after his death and opened as a public park in 1943.

The number of visitors who showed up each month this summer at Starved Rock State Park rivaled the totals the park normally saw over an entire year two decades ago. Many of those visitors had been ...

LASALLE, Ill. (WEEK) — With 2 million visitors annually, parking issues are causing headaches for state agencies at Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park. The Illinois State Police ...

Matthiessen State Park offer 6 miles of cross-country ski trails. Jack Novotney, co-owner of the Do It To It Ski Shop, which rents skis on weekends when snow is adequate, talks about enjoying ...