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

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On Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will increase in 19 states and 49 cities and counties, with an additional four states and ...

Zach Dietmeier from Visit BN said a new strategic plan will focus on a community-first outlook for tourism. The last one was ...

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Have you visited the most "boring" tourist trap in all of Illinois? Because "boring" can mean something different to every traveler, this destination is admired by some and detested by others.

From cookies to cozy comfort food, Illinois’ holiday festivals serve up delicious December magic you won’t want to miss!

Tired of the same old nature spots? Down in southern Illinois, this state park features unique sandstone formations and tons ...

That pungent smell of weed will soon be wafting from pot cafes. The Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved ...

The Trump administration has announced $12 billion in relief for farmers but that won’t cover all their losses.

The one-of-a-kind ranch features festive attractions perfect for the holiday season, including tours of authentic Alaskan reindeer.

Republicans defended the deployments as necessary to fight lawlessness, while Democrats called it extraordinary abuse of ...