Photos: On belay! Illinois Valley firefighters learn rope rescue training at Starved Rock State Park
Fire departments from Ottawa, Utica, Tonica, and Oglesby gathered for a rope rescue training on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Wildcat Canyon at Starved Rock State Park. Firefighters train at the park each spring for real-life rescues.
Photos: On belay! Illinois Valley firefighters learn rope rescue training at Starved Rock State Park
Photos: On belay! Illinois Valley firefighters learn rope rescue training at Starved Rock State Park
Photos: On belay! Illinois Valley firefighters learn rope rescue training at Starved Rock State Park
Photos: On belay! Illinois Valley firefighters learn rope rescue training at Starved Rock State Park
Photos: On belay! Illinois Valley firefighters learn rope rescue training at Starved Rock State Park
“May Day Rally” at Washington Park in Ottawa
“May Day Rally” at Washington Park in Ottawa
“May Day Rally” at Washington Park in Ottawa
“May Day Rally” at Washington Park in Ottawa
