Find out what's on in Illinois and Chicago with your guide to events, festivals, markets, music, theater, sport and more.
Find out how to get to Illinois by plane, train, bus and driving. Getting around Chicago and Illinois is easy with our guide to ways to travel around the state.
Step back in time to the golden age of train travel and settle in for a peaceful ride to discover some of Illinois’ most charming towns and hidden treasures.
Visit the many historic sites in Illinois, from the Land of Lincoln, to the site of an ancient Native American city at Cahokia Mounds.
Visit the History Museums of Illinois. From the vast collection of the Chicago History Museum to small town historical museums, you’ll discover the stories and heritage of our towns and our people.
History comes alive at Illinois historical reenactments. Meet Abraham Lincoln in the flesh, experience colonial life, or take a canal boat ride with a period costumed storyteller.
One of America’s greatest architects, Frank Lloyd Wright called Illinois home—and filled it with some of his best works.
Taste your way through the state with our guide to the best and closest places to eat in Illinois. Experience everything from fine dining to shared plates and takeaway fare.
Put your dancing shoes on or unwind at one of the many bars and night clubs in Illinois. Locate the best cocktails, the perfect beer, local DJs, international artists and more.
Taste the regional characteristics in our locally produced wines. Browse our guide to the closest and best Illinois wineries and vineyards for your next celebration or trip.
Fancy a pint? Hunt down major Illinois breweries and distilleries for the best beers, ciders and spirits in the state. Support local production and taste your way through Illinois.
Taste your way through the best of the state with food tours in Illinois. Enjoy everything from fine dining and wineries, to craft beer and pizza tours.
Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area is a dedicated nature preserve that provides protection for endangered or threatened wildlife.
Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area serves as testimony to the prairies that once covered nearly 60 percent of Illinois. The prairie provides important nesting habitat for endangered or threatened species of birds, such as the upland sandpiper and Henslows sparrow. Prairie View Trail takes you to the highest point in Goose Lake and offers a panoramic view of reclaimed mine areas, prairie and prairie marsh. The Tall Grass Nature Trail displays the largest stand of tall grass prairie remaining in Illinois. Cragg Cabin at Goose Lake Prairie stands as a monument to the pioneer spirit. Each year the Prairie Partners hold a cabin festival that attracts crafters who do things that the pioneers in 1830 would need to do to survive. Each season there is plenty of natural beauty to witness at Goose Lake Prairie State National Area.
See Santa and Mrs. Claus while they're in town at the blessing and lighting of the Christmas Tree.
Read MoreThe holiday season is celebrated with light displays in Forest Park.
Read MoreThis three day event will feature designer trees and wreaths as well as various holiday activities!
Read MoreA weekend celebration surrounded by the annual release of Le Beaujolais Nouveau by Galena cellars, t...
Read MoreThe Baby Fold’s Annual Festival of Trees is central Illinois premier family-centered holiday kick-of...
Read MoreSmile, laugh, be de-lighted at the East Peoria Festival of Lights! The festival features the fantast...
Read MoreNew magic for the holidays with the introduction of Lightscape, an enchanting, after-dark, illuminat...
Read MoreEffingham Performance Center has a variety of entertainment for all ages and interests. It has affor...
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