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MACOMB, Illinois — New police body camera video released this week shows a four-year-old boy being shot to death by western Illinois police.
The video is coming out a little more than a week after the release of body camera footage showing Sonya Massey’s death in central Illinois.
Terrell Miller, 4, was shot and killed by Macomb police in March– about 84 miles away from where Massey was killed.
Macomb police responded to a domestic violence report on Saturday, March 16.
Officers broke into the apartment after hearing screams from inside the room.
Police said they saw a woman with stab wounds and a man holding two knives. The man has been identified as Anthony George, 57.
George briefly goes out of view in the body cam video but comes back with Miller in his arms.
George was shown putting a knife up to Miller’s throat, and that’s when one of the officers fired the shot killing both George and Miller.
Protesters in Illinois continue to call for justice for Miller. His mother said she was devastated that no charges are being filed.
Prosecutors said the officers involved in the shooting won’t be charged with a crime after a review by a special prosecutor found no basis for criminal charges. They said Miller was being used as a human shield.
Iowa’s News Now was told that Massey and Miller were either cousins or shared kinship in some way following last week’s vigil in Cedar Rapids.
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Hiking trails, waterfalls, lakes and more: 10 most visited Illinois state parks
There’s plenty of beauty across Illinois, from the southern part to the northern part and everything in between.
Plenty of that beauty comes at state parks.
According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Illinois has 135 state parks; 28 parks and areas are located in West Central Illinois. State Parks tend to be open from 7 a.m. to sunset unless listed as closed on their respective website on DNR.
Here’s a look at the 10 most visited state parks in 2023 according to IDNR. The estimates are based on a 12-month calendar year by visitation and guests per car.
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10. Fort Massac in Massac County
Number of visitors: 953,000
What: Overlooking the mighty Ohio River from the southern tip of Illinois, this majestic location has been preserved and maintained since 1908, when it became Illinois’ first state park. The nearly 1,500-acre park is perfect for picnics, camping, hiking, fishing, boating, and seasonal hunting programs. The park also has an 18-hole disc golf course. The fort is a reminder of days gone by and a good place to take a step back in time to breathe in the natural surroundings as people did over a century ago. The park is also home to special events that bring to life Colonial and early American history, including the popular Fort Massac Encampment festival each October.
9. Frank Holten in St. Clair County
Number of visitors: 991,000
What: Within view of the St. Louis Gateway Arch, Frank Holten State Park is an ideal destination for outdoor recreation in an urban setting in East St. Louis. The 1,080-acre St. Clair County park features the 18-hole Grand Marais Golf Course, two lakes for outstanding fishing, and plenty of open space for picnicking and other outdoor fun. The site is named for the late Frank Holten, who served the region in the Illinois General Assembly for 48 years.
8. Clinton Lake in DeWitt County
Number of visitors: At least 1 million
What: Clinton Lake State Recreation Area in east central Illinois can fit just about every outdoors activity into its 9,300-acre site. The 4,900-acre lake and outstanding fishing are the primary draws, with accessible boat launches at the Mascoutin and West Side Access Areas, a fishing pier at the Spillway Access Area, and bank fishing at Valley Mill. With over 3,600 usable acres for archery and deer hunting, hiking trails follow the long shoreline toward campgrounds with over 300 campsites.
7. Rock Cut State Park in Winnebago County
Number of visitors: 1.1 million
What: Rock Cut State Park is aptly named – being chiseled directly out of the rocky landmarks and hills of northern Illinois. Rock Cut’s 3,254 acres include two lakes: Pierce Lake with 162 acres, and Olson Lake with 50 acres. Both offer a retreat for people wanting to fish, ice fish or ice skate. The park’s hiking trails, horseback riding trails and cross-country skiing and wildlife watching, as well as seasonal hunting programs, make it a year-round recreation destination.
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6. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area in Franklin County
Number of visitors: 1.32 million
What: Overlooking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ 19,000-acre Rend Lake Reservoir, Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreational Park is Southern Illinois’ biggest outdoor area with countless ways to outdoorsmen to enjoy nature’s pleasures. A large contributor to the visitations is the hunting season programs, which attract thousands annually. Rend Lake is well-known as an outstanding sport fishery for white and black crappie and a dog training field for dog sporting.
5. Kankakee River State Park in Kankakee County
Number of visitors: 1.3 million
What: On land first treasured by the Native tribes to the region, Kankakee River State Park offers visitors its proud heritage in an unspoiled setting. Anglers, canoeists, hunters, campers, hikers, bicyclers and other outdoor enthusiasts find the park’s recreational opportunities unsurpassed. The naturally channeled 11 miles of the Kankakee River is listed on the Federal Clean Streams Register and is the focus of the 4,000-acre park’s popularity.
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4. Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Vermilion County
Number of visitors: More than 1.3 million
What: Since the state’s purchase of the land in 1939, trees and vegetation have reclaimed the former mined land. Once a turn-of-the-century surface mining operation, Kickapoo State Recreation Area’s 2,842 acres now provide an outdoor playground with something to appeal to every member of the family. The park offers 22 deep-water ponds, ranging in size from 0.2 to 57 acres, provide a total of 221 acres of water for boaters, canoeists and anglers.
3. Hennepin Canal State Trail spanning five counties
Number of visitors: 1.9 million
What: There are plenty of picnic tables along the 104.5-mile linear Hennepin Canal State Trail spanning five Illinois counties from Rock Island to Whiteside. The trail was first constructed in 1892 for the historic Hennepin Canal, the first American canal built out of concrete without stone cut facings. The towpath provides 155 miles of hiking/biking fun from the Illinois River to the Rock River, with the feeder canal path to Rock Falls. Segments of the trails are open to horseback riding and for those looking to plan ahead – snowmobiling is a must in the winter.
2. Illinois Beach State Park in Lake County
Number of visitors: 2 million
What: It makes sense why Chicago is such a popular city; skyscraping city lines that touch the clouds down to the transit system which buzzes across the golden coast right past Illinois Beach State Park, a gem in northern Illinois. The park is the only remaining beach ridge shoreline left in the state, with dunes and swales, sprawling marshes, forests of oak and vast arrays of animal life on its 6.5-mile stretch along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. More than 650 species of plants have been recorded in the dunes area alone, including dozens of types of colorful wildflowers. The 4,160-acre park, consisting of two separate areas offers ample opportunities for swimming, boating, picnicking, hiking, fishing, camping and simply appreciating nature.
1. Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County
Number of visitors: More than 2.3 million
What: As Illinois’ second state park ever established in 1911, the park’s beautiful 18 canyons soar above heads with moss coverings on sandstone, formed by glaciers of bygone eras past.
Previously used by the Hopewellian, Woodland, and Mississippian Native Americans who thrived in the region, in 1673, French explorers Louis Jolliet and Jesuit missionary Father Jacques Marquette passed through the area on their way up the Illinois from the Mississippi River. In 1682 however, the French would return to build Fort St. Louis atop Starved Rock for its strategic position.
More than 13 miles of trails allow access to rain-fed waterfalls, sandstone overhangs, and spectacular overlooks.
The Starved Rock Visitor Center is open year-round, and the 1930s-era stone and log Starved Rock Lodge offers luxury lodging, cabin rooms, and fine dining.
Claire Grant writes about business, growth and development and other news topics for The State Journal-Register. She can be reached at CLGrant@gannett.com; and on X (Formerly known as Twitter): @Claire_Granted
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