Enjoy a bird hike May 9 at Starved Rock State Park

Springtime Symphony, a bird hike with the park’s naturalist, will be at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 9 at Starved Rock. Registration is required.
Explore Dixon Waterfowl Refuge with Illinois Master Naturalists on May 17

The University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists invite you to a Birdwatching Hike on May 17, from 8-10 a.m. at the Sue & Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge, located at 780 East Rd, Hennepin, IL, 61327.
Learn about native reptiles April 26 at Starved Rock

Illinois’ Native Reptiles, a live animal program, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 26 at Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center.
Photos: Peru’s Baker Lake walking path reopens after extensive upgrade

The new walking path at Baker Lake has been completed, and the park officially reopened to the public. Construction on the project began last October and included the repaving of a 10-foot-wide concrete path, along with additional
Photos: Peru’s Baker Lake walking path reopens after extensive upgrade

The new walking path at Baker Lake has been completed, and the park officially reopened to the public. Construction on the project began last October and included the repaving of a 10-foot-wide concrete path, along with additional
Photos: Peru’s Baker Lake walking path reopens after extensive upgrade
Photos: Peru’s Baker Lake walking path reopens after extensive upgrade
Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown, and Bret Michaels to headline 2026 NFL Draft Entertainment in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft with a free, three-day Entertainment Series from April 23–25 at the Draft Theater next to Acrisure Stadium. The event, presented by Bud Light, will feature major performances as
Collective Soul to release new wave-inspired album for Record Store Day

Collective Soul is set to debut a brand-new album, Touch and Go, arriving exclusively at independent record stores for Record Store Day on Saturday, April 18. The release will not initially be available outside participating shops, with