Please don't. Too many children here and it's illegal in IL. You can however carry a camera and take wonderful photos of nature. You can carry a water bottle and get some fresh air.
You must have a gun permit. Gun must be register, to who every is the carry. Look up Illinois laws ,to make sure.
Yes carry food drink .
No open carry in the state of Illinois. Please make sure you have your foid card and look at the Illinois state police for more info
No, you cannot open carry at the park.
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