(WIFR) - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources hosts First Day Hikes at Illinois state parks for people to start the new year outdoors. The public is invited to take a family-friendly, self ...

The parks will be closed from Wednesday evening to at least Saturday morning. The Santa Cruz Wharf will also close on Friday.

The Adams County Sheriff's Office said it happened about 300 yards from the Castle Rock County Park boat landing in Friendship. Luckily, the driver made it to shore safely. Deputies are urging the ...