The massive fire that took place at Grand Bear Resort in Illinois on Memorial Day left more than destruction behind, now there could be a huge snake on the loose!
When you've lived in a state for your entire life, it's sometimes jarring to find out something about its history that you had absolutely no idea about.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) says to arrive early in the day and be alert for traffic delays and parking closures at Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks this Labor Day weekend.
The weather for Memorial Day weekend is looking better than last years' and spending the day at Starved Rock would make great plans. There are a few things you need to know before heading to the state park.