From quirky main streets to serene lakeside settings, these eleven Illinois towns are so inviting, you’ll pack your bags and ...

Tucked into rolling hills and wrapped in quiet Midwestern charm, this corner of Illinois invites a slower pace from the ...

Fall is one of the favorite times of the year for getaways and scenic road trips, especially for those looking for some ...

Tucked away in Illinois’ northwest corner, Galena surprises visitors with its budget-friendly prices. This picturesque town with cobblestone streets offers more than just historic charm – it delivers ...

With lighthouses and small islands, hiking opportunities to Mount Battie for sweeping views of the town and bay, hills ablaze with color, boutique shops, art galleries and historic buildings along ...

The Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site preserves the Italianate house that grateful citizens gifted to Grant, complete with period furnishings and the kind of historical significance that makes ...

The end of WWII was still a year away, but by the time it was over 127 Lodi men had sacrificed their lives for their country.

These small-town Illinois restaurants are full of charm, flavor, and hometown pride. Locals can’t wait to show them off to anyone visiting.

John A. Newby is the author of the “Building Main Street, Not Wall Street” column dedicated to helping local communities, government and business combine synergies allowing them to thrive in a world ...

I would like to see the town of Galena recognize that this land that we call “Driftless” is a unique and irreplaceable part of our state.

For starters, The Parker project will resurrect an important part of Illinois history. Completed in 1859, the Marine Hospital ...

A proposed cottage resort in Galena is getting new life now than an Illinois appeals court has overturned a 2024 decision that had blocked the plan. "We feel good about restarting our work" on the ...