Illinois Black Outside aims to bring people together, access to nature

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Friday, February 27, 2026
Illinois Black Outside aims to bring people together, access to nature

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois Black Outside aims to bring people together by improving access to nature.

Rashida McKnight, founder of Illinois Black Outside, joined ABC7 on Thursday to discuss their mission.

The group will be hiking at Starved Rock State Park on March 8. More information can be found here.


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