Some residents of rural Illinois and Oregon are hoping to ditch their states and either join neighboring ones or create whole ...

Illinois is home to dozens of charming towns ... the town's biggest claim to fame is its collection of oversized roadside attractions. In fact, you'll find the world's largest wind chime, golf ...

When road-tripping along the iconic Route 66, stop in a low-key Oklahoma town to admire the themed attractions while enjoying ...

Situated about halfway between Kansas City, Missouri, and Indianapolis, St. Louis overlooks the Mississippi River on the Missouri-Illinois border ... city's most ornate attractions – the ...

The North Side is home to many of Chicago's popular tourist attractions ... Village because of its proximity to the University of Illinois at Chicago campus, Little Italy is the place to go ...

It’s a skill developed over time, like knowing which street vendors have the best food or which highway rest stops have the ...

Use this map to find your way to one of Illinois’ most impressive barbecue destinations. Some restaurants serve meals, others ...

Herschend Family Entertainment is buying the U.S. properties of Spain's Parque Reunidos, expanding the chain into ...

The Allerton Park and Retreat Center near Monticello is one of the best known natural areas in Central Illinois. It had been ...

The Illinois Big Tree Register is being tidied up and brings a reminder of how many champion trees are around us, including ...

The Brookfield Zoo is a perfect day trip spot for families, couples and friends. The 235-acre zoo houses 3,481 animals ...

CHICAGO — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources ... answer questions about local and statewide attractions, and help visitors plan outings. Hosts may also be required to perform minor ...