Proposed mine may threaten Starved Rock

Jan. 4, 2012
Starved Rock is located in Utica, Illinois - a two hour drive southwest from Chicago. It's a popular destination for fishing, rock climbing, hiking and picnicking.Tony Giordano said a new silica sand mine adjacent to the park would mean new jobs and could inject $9 million into the local economy.

Weekly Guide: Finding outdoor thrills in the Midwest

Sep. 23, 2011
There are lots of lovely landscapes in the Prairie State but this part of the Midwest isn't exactly the Rockies. So, for those who love clinging to a rockface by their finger-tips or scaling a new peak – it may seem best to venture elsewhere.