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.
This German style family owned and operated brewery is certain to WOW!
Riggs Beer Company focuses on brewing German and American style beer, with an emphasis on lager beers. The brewery has a 15-barrel (465 gallon) brewhouse consisting of four vessels, which allows the formally-educated master brewers to incorporate non-GMO food-grade corn from their family’s Champaign County farm in some of the beers. Year-round beers are American Lager, Hefeweizen, Red Lager, and India Pale Lager. Seasonal beers are released monthly. During your visit you can relax in the Tap Room and Beer Garden, or schedule a tour of the brewery production area. Tours are conducted on Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. and take approximately one hour. Reservations can be made via www.riggsbeer.com or by phone. Private meeting room and outdoor play area for the kids are popular features. Bring your own food, or enjoy the local food trucks parked just outside the brewery
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