MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — There’s something new at Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello. In March, crews began working on an accessible path.

RURAL MONTICELLO – Hundreds of deer roaming the Allerton Park area are taking a toll on the vegetation there, chomping on flowers and young trees.The number of white-tailed deer in ...

The 1500 hundred acre park and retreat center includes an event center, hotel mansion, natural areas and gardens. Allerton was gifted to the University of Illinois in 1946 by Robert Allerton.

MONTICELLO — Allerton Park and Retreat Center is a study in contrasts and how they can blend together. A turkey vulture effortlessly floats above a statue of a woman holding vines atop a ...

MONTICELLO — Allerton Park and Retreat Center is known for its statuary and gardens, which are magical enough on a warm, sunny day. But they take on a special aura when seen at night, with ...

MONTICELLO — Allerton Park and Retreat Center is known for its statuary and gardens, which are magical enough on a warm, sunny day. But they take on a special aura when seen at night, with ...