A previously available feature of the Jefferson County Dog Park may soon return, as the county’s parks department launches an effort to bring back a popular event ...

Construction has begun 107-acre natural park with walking trails in northern Hamilton County as park officials continue ...

We rounded up some of the best outdoor amusement parks in the area. Just be sure to check the park website ... Kidlist Tip: Haunted Trails Burbank is affiliated with both Haunted Trails Joliet and the ...

A Walk in the Park is an ongoing series from State Journal photographer Nick King, who intends to explore Lansing area parks one hour at a time. In 2023, King visited over 20 parks, listed below.

Chicago breaks ground on a pipeline that will bring water from the Great Lakes to some suburbs whose groundwater is running dry.

Joliet, Illinois, about 30 miles from Lake Michigan, draws its water from an aquifer deep underground. The area’s geology effectively seals off that underground reservoir, preventing rain from ...

Warm weather is expected on Tuesday making it ideal conditions to celebrate Earth Day by connecting with nature. Earth Day, an annual celebration held on April 22 this year, is dedicated to ...

WILL COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- A firefighter was injured while battling a large fire at a facility in the Joliet area Monday morning. Chopper 7 flew over Rovanco Piping Systems, located at 20535 SE ...

JOLIET, Ill. — A massive fire destroyed a manufacturing ... to make a stop at that building to try to save the office area,” he said in a press conference Monday morning.

Large fire destroys Joliet, IL area factory Posted: April 14, 2025 | Last updated: April 14, 2025 Fire crews were battling a large blaze Monday morning at a manufacturing facility in southwest ...