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Glensheen Mansion, a 27,000-square-foot manor in Duluth, has one of the best holiday historic home tours in the country, USA TODAY readers say.

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

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

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Andrej Stojakovic scored 24 points for his fourth 20-point performance in five games, leading No. 13 Illinois to an 87-73 victory over Texas Rio Grande Valley on Monday night.

Perhaps the most unexpected roadside attraction in Illinois stands proudly in Arcola – the Hippie Memorial, a 62-foot concrete creation honoring the counterculture and its local advocate, Bob Moomaw.

Even in snowy weather, the Fox Valley Flea Market’s bright sign calls to bargain hunters like a beacon of hope! This year-round indoor market provides the perfect escape from Illinois weather while ...