This Illinois town about an hour from Chicago has historic architectural and plenty of space for outdoor fun, blending ...

I have a love/hate relationship with tourist attractions. Sometimes they are a complete waste of time, like overpriced Instagram photo-moment-laden museums, while others can enlighten you. Luckily, my ...

Southern Illinois doesn’t wait until you reach the deep South to bring the charm. Right along I-70, you’ll find a whole ...

Discover hidden Chicago hole-in-the-wall eateries where locals feast on authentic flavors, generous portions, and true ...

As days shorten and temperatures drop, trees across the Midwest and Great Lakes regions might offer incredible displays of autumn colors. Most of Illinois is expected to reach peak foliage around ...

CHICAGO, Ill. -- A total of $22.5 million was awarded to communities throughout the state to help boost tourism and support Illinois festivals and attractions. Governor Pritzker joined with the ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The hotel industry broke its pre-pandemic record for revenue during the last 12 months. That's one of the clearest signs that tourism is on the road to recovery. "Our tourism industry ...

CHICAGO — On Monday, Governor Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the Office of Tourism announced the launch of Illinois' summer ad campaign, "Middle of ...

Illinois, which bills itself as the “Middle of Everything” in an ongoing TV ad campaign, may also be in the middle of a post-pandemic tourism recovery. While some metrics still lag, Illinois hotel ...