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Lake CountyChicago & BeyondLake County bridges the gap between Chicago’s Cook County and the Wisconsin border with family attractions and nature trails.Daredevil roller coasters, such as...
Feel the urge to get out into nature? To feel the wind in your hair? Hear the birds? Watch smoke rise into the night sky from...
Cozy Up to an Illinois Winter Getaway
Illinois has been around for over 200 years as a state, and one can’t help but think: that’s a lot of Illinois winters. It’s true: the...
We’ve all got a bucket list of must-visit places and must-do experiences. Sometimes, though, stumbling across the unexpected or lesser-known gems can be even more magical....
Unlock the Secrets of Starved Rock
Less than 100 miles southwest of Chicago, melting glaciers left their mark, carving a maze of canyons into the St. Peter sandstone. Visitors to Starved Rock...
The summer sunshine is one of my favorite things. It seems to almost have healing powers. I always joke that it’s because I’m half Italian and...
Chi-Town GroovesThe granddaddy of America’s music festivals, Chicago’s Lollapalooza (August 3–6 this year) packs 100,000 fans a day into skyscraper-surrounded Grant Park, where crowds rock out...
7 Must-Visit Illinois Historic Treasures
Illinois’ Bicentennial is a celebration of who we are, but also how we got here. It’s a chance to reflect on the state’s rich history, and...
The Time They Lifted Chicago Fourteen Feet
Walking down the magnificent streets of downtown Chicago, towering skyscrapers on all sides of you, you probably couldn’t guess the incredible scheme the city carried out...
Frank Lloyd Wright, considered by many to be one of the greatest American architects, spent the first 20 years of his career in Illinois at his...
Step Back in Time in Jacksonville
By Gwenn Eyer, innkeeper at Jacksonville's Blessings on State Bed and BreakfastJacksonville is a historic town of 20,000 located outside Chicago. I mean, waaaay outside Chicago. Some...
These Three Destinations Bring Fun and Flirtation to Your Weekend GetawayEpic Chicago WeekendStarting your romantic weekend in Millennium Park might seem surprising, but its variety captures what makes...
Minor League Sports Teams of Illinois
They’re minor league in name, but these Illinois sports teams are major in excitement and talent.You probably know the names of Illinois’ major league teams in...
Go on an Illinois Adventure With Your Squad
Your squad. Your tribe. Your peeps. Your crew. Your gang. Whatever you call your group of besties and BFFs, one of the best ways to spend...
Riverside: Frederick Law Olmsted's Illinois Masterpiece
By The Frederick Law Olmsted Society of RiversideAmerica’s first and greatest landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, left a mighty legacy. You might know some of his...
A law crafted in Bavaria in 1516 limits beer ingredients to hops, barley and water. Today, a Chicago craft brewer is rewriting the new standards for...
Get in on the holiday cheer in downtown Chicago, where spirits soar to skyscraper heights.It’s the most wonderful time of the year—especially in Chicago. And not just...
Chicago is home to one of the most vibrant and diverse LGBTQIA+ communities in the country, one that is near the top in size, diversity and...
You might have a few in a pot. Or planted dozens in a flower bed. At the very least, you’ve seen swaths of them outside shopping...