Illinois Valley

Man dies after fall at Starved Rock State Park

Man fell from ledge at Illinois Canyon

Illinois Canyon at Starved Rock State Park

A man died Saturday afternoon after falling from a ledge at Illinois Canyon in Starved Rock State Park. (Julie Barichello)

By Derek Barichello

An Oswego man died Saturday afternoon after falling from a ledge at Illinois Canyon in Starved Rock State Park.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police Sgt. Phil Wire confirmed the death but he said the fall about 4:30 p.m. remains under investigation. The man fell more than 40 feet, according to initial reports.

Further details will be released as they become available.

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Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello is the news editor for The Times in Ottawa and NewsTribune in La Salle, part of Shaw Local News Network, covering La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. He covers local and breaking news in the areas of government, education, business and crime and courts, among others.