This weekend, Olmsted County is marking the 30th anniversary of the opening of Chester Woods Park. Events include wagon rides on the park's scenic trails, information booths to share the park's ...

The 1978 flood was the tipping point, and — 13 years and $114 million later — a flood-control system was complete. The ...

Susan Hamley, Executive Director of Chester County Tourism, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up on the North Side of ...

The Glen Ellyn Park District will take part in a statewide “Unplug Illinois” initiative with a free event that gives people an outlet away from screens. The park district will host the event on ...

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 ...

Chester Stanley Szyska, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 21st surrounded by his family. Chester was the beloved husband of Arlene (Blaszynski) for over 57 years; loving and devoted father of … ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly six months after Joe Biden left the White House, Senate Republicans are still scrutinizing his presidency, kicking off the first in what’s expected to be a series of ...

Linkin Park's new lead singer, Emily Armstrong, fulfilled a fan's wish by shaving their hair live on stage during a performance at Rock for People in Czechia ...

It’s most famously known as “The Home of Popeye” because Chester is the birthplace of the cartoon’s creator. Get some Popeye souvenirs from Spinach Can Collectibles, a shop and museum dedicated to the ...

Illinois state parks saw more visitors in 2024 than any point in the past 15 years, according to new data from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Illinois’ 290 state parks and 56 ...

(WAND) — At the end of national tourism week, Governor JB Pritzker announced that over 41 million people visited Illinois state parks and historic sites in 2024. This is the highest attendance ...