Illinois History

One town in Illinois is getting recognized for its name, but now in a good way.

Illinois has a big history with motorcycle clubs, it's home to one of the oldest clubs in the world.

I've always thought this was a beautiful drive but this street in Illinois is now award-winning for its beauty.

Illinois may be known for a lot of things, but being home to an actual VOLCANO is usually not one of them.

You learn something new every day, I guess. The truth is, I'm not super familiar with Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, so this was a surprising find while scrolling through the Atlas Obscura website. That's where I found a story about Ebenezer Floppen Slopper's Wonderful Abandoned Water Slides...

It's hard to imagine that bridges built back in the 1860s can still be standing, but that is the case for one bridge in Illinois.

Discover the fascinating history of McDonald's, originally a drive-in in California, transformed into a global powerhouse by Ray Kroc from Illinois.

Most of us are familiar with at least some of the nicknames for Rockford. You've got The Forest City, Screw City, The Fastener Capital Of The World, Reaper City, Illinois' 2nd City, and maybe even Furniture City. But, beyond Rockford, how many of these Illinois spots can you figure out by their nicknames?

Support Illinois outdoor movie culture by voting for Harvest Moon and Skyview drive-ins in USA Today's 10 Best polls!

Uncover the secrets of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, a hidden gem in Collinsville, Illinois, a Mississippian culture from 800 to 1350 AD.