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.
Our list of some of the best places in Illinois to snap and share.
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.
Underbrink’s Bakery, your neighborhood bakery since 1929, has always brought you the best in made-from-scratch baked goods. They are your wedding, anniversary, birthday, graduation and any occasion headquarters. Stop in today and try their famous iced angel food cupcakes, or pick up some sweet rolls for the office. They have a large selection of cookies, pies, bread and cakes every day that are made with the finest seasonal ingredients.
Get your adrenaline fix when you come out to Quincy's South Park for The Grand Prix of Karting. Rac...
Read MoreGolfer's from all over the world will descend on Quincy for this annual golf tournament. Spend a da...
Read MoreQ-Fest is a community celebration of the arts (visual, musical and culinary), held annually on the f...
Read MoreCome catch the excitement as swimmers from all over the region swim their way to victory.
Read MoreHit the links and watch professional golfers from around the country partner with area golfers to be...
Read MoreA once a year chance to bike both The Memorial and Bayview Bridges , this event is not only an amazi...
Read MoreThe Quincy 5 Miler retraces the route of Quincy's first boat race in 1872. These hand powered boats...
Read MoreThe most colorful 1949 cars embark on the city of Quincy each October. Free admission to enter a ca...
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