This underrated Illinois city was an important stop on the Underground Railroad and is home to many parks, adorable shops, ...

Jim Shell thought he could figure out how to target burbot on the reefs of the Illinois waters of Lake Michigan. And he did.

The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge on June 19, 2025. It opened to traffic in 1929 and was rerouted in 1936 to carry Route 66 over ...

Tucked away in east-central Illinois along Interstate 70, Casey (rhymes with “racy”) sits almost exactly halfway between St. Louis and Indianapolis, making it the perfect unexpected detour on a ...

Nearby Lincoln Trail State Park provides opportunities for hiking, fishing, and camping for those who want to extend their visit and enjoy the natural beauty of east-central Illinois. The park’s lake ...