The Illinois Department of Natural Resources on Sunday afternoon closed all state parks and related sites because of the coronavirus outbreak.
“Effective immediately, all IDNR-owned properties are closed to the public to help stem the spread of #COVID19,” the department said on Twitter. “All events on state property are cancelled; patrons are encouraged to call IDNR’s Parks administrative line M-F at 217-782-6752 with questions.”
The move affects some of the state’s top tourist sites, including Starved Rock State Park near Utica.
