Illinois’ 290 state parks and 56 historic sites recorded more than 41 million visitors last year, following several significant capital projects to upgrade and improve many of the parks.

SPRINGFIELD — 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.

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Joshua Carter Belleville News-Democrat 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.

CHICAGO, Ill. (KFVS) - It appears there was a surge of visitors at Illinois state parks and historic sites in 2024. According to Governor JB Pritzker’s office, more than 41 million visitors ...

According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, more than 7,000 students will visit Illinois state parks, natural areas, museums and other natural resources sites this year to learn ...

(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 ...

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — 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 ...