This Small Illinois Town Beats Chicago for Food Lovers
Discover Murphysboro, Illinois—a small-town foodie hotspot known for elite barbecue, local favorites, and must-try dining.
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Almost 200 Years Later, The Village Tavern Still Delivers Flavor
Step into history at Long Grove’s Village Tavern, Illinois’ oldest restaurant serving locals since 1847 with comfort food, rustic vibes and good times.
America’s Fried Chicken Craze Finds Its Sweet Spot in Illinois
Chicago’s Honey Butter Fried Chicken turns the national fried chicken boom into something special — crisp, sweet, and unforgettable.
Step Into Fear: The Haunted Corn Maze That Redefines Halloween
Discover America’s largest haunted corn maze at Richardson Adventure Farm in Illinois—five chilling attractions packed with Halloween thrills.
Explore a 28-Acre Corn Maze in Illinois
Navigate 10 miles of trails at Richardson Adventure Farm’s 28-acre corn maze in Spring Grove, Illinois—the largest in North America.
Illinois Hides a Real Viking Ship From the Old World
The Viking ship that crossed the Atlantic in 1893 is now in Geneva, IL—see it July 19 with era tools, art, and more!
Illinois Pope Leo XIV Tourism Plans Takes a Leap Forward
Visitors already flock to Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home and church, boosting Dolton’s tourism potential.
This Most Historic Illinois Building Will Surprise You
Not Lincoln or Reagan, Not Wright or Willis as Illinois’ most historic building --and it’s tucked away in Galena.
Visit Illinois' Oldest Ice Cream Shop This July
National Ice Cream Month is the perfect time to visit Moline’s historic ice cream shop, Lagomarcino’s.
Year-Round Horror Venue from Universal to Hit Illinois
Universal Horror Unleashed is coming to Chicago, promising fans non-stop thrills with iconic characters like Dracula and Frankenstein’s monster.