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It's the only cave in Illinois that's open to the public, but it wasn't open for a long time. That's because of a danger that involved bats. Now, it's available to explore again, but there's a catch.

It's the only cave in Illinois that's open to the public, but it wasn't open for a long time. That's because of a danger that involved bats. Now, it's available to explore again, but there's a catch.

The Tribune sent reporters into Chicago neighborhoods, across state lines and even on boats in the Great Lakes to bring readers along.

Jeanette Gibson column

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A cave system in southern Illinois closed more than a decade...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced this week that Illinois Caverns in Monroe County will reopen on Wednesday.

Illinois Caverns to reopen Wednesday

The southern Illinois nature staple will be re-opening after a decade of closure after the safety concerns that closed have been alleviated over time.

Deal closing coal, subsidizing nuclear power expected next week With an energy deal expected to be revealed later this week that could include regulations closing down coal-fired power plants by 2035 and a deal to keep nuclear plants open, state lawmakers will return to Springfield next week. The Illinois Senate will be in Tuesday. The House will be in Wednesday. Other than an energy deal, lawmakers could also take up other legislation. Illinois gets low marks on employment growth Illinois is t...

(CHICAGO) The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 365 new confirmed COVID-19 cases from Tuesd...