1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1761+ words) Autumn in Illinois has a way of turning ordinary weekends into memories that stick around for years. From canyon trails glowing with color to family orchards stacked with cider donuts, this state hides plenty of budget-friendly fun. Every stop on…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (323+ words) Illinois tourism reached new heights last year, breaking records in visitor spending and generating over $88 billion in economic impact Travelers Flocked to Illinois Last Year, Generating Over $88 Billion in Economic Impact Illinois tourism reached new peaks last year, breaking records…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (260+ words) Chicago, along with other parts of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky and Indiana, faces an extreme heat warning, with temperature records threatened in a number of places over the coming days. Thursday’s high in Chicago is forecast to be 95F (35C), and with…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (333+ words) (The Center Square) – Du Quoin officials are asking the public to avoid the Main Street area after a multi-alarm fire rekindled overnight. The blaze reported early on Wednesday afternoon destroyed three businesses in the downtown area. As of Thursday morning,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (279+ words) The cyclosporiasis case count has reached 1,535 in Illinois, the state's department of public health reports, with 71 hospitalized. The true number of sick people is likely higher than the reported case count, according to the CDC, as many people recover without…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (1685+ words) Getting there takes some planning, but the combination of working history and winter wildlife makes it a worthwhile cold-weather day trip for anyone in the region. Head southeast of Utica on a winter morning and you will eventually find the…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (1692+ words) A headline about a secret Illinois canyon you can only reach by guided boat sounds like the kind of hidden gem every traveler wants to find. But when you stack that claim against official park information, the details start pulling…...