Illinois is packed with famous landmarks that draw millions of visitors every year, but not all of them live up to the hype.

Tucked on the outskirts of Chicago is a life-size replica of a famous European landmark that will make you feel like you've ...

So, in between the big attractions, I’ve tracked down some wonderfully weird and whimsical stops that show off Chicago’s ...

Mother Road’ celebrating centennial next year; Route 66 stretches about 100 miles through Southwestern Illinois.

The brick building with its vintage signage stands as a testament to Chicago’s enduring love affair with the humble hot dog. That red awning might as well be a beacon calling to hungry pilgrims ...

Your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. That medieval fortress rising from the prairie is RavenStone Castle in Harvard, Illinois. In a state known for flat farmland and Chicago’s towering skyscrapers, ...

At least 1,300 flights were canceled Saturday after the FAA told airlines earlier in the week to cut them amid the government ...

The large boilers for the new high school were moved to the site by Hahn & Co., local wreckers and movers 100 years ago.

The colorful shine of Northern Lights was visible in the Chicago area Tuesday evening amid a powerful geomagnetic storm.

Hundreds of Border Patrol agents, including Chief Greg Bovino, were seen posing for photos at one of Chicago’s biggest ...

More than 55 million people visit Chicago each year, and most follow the same loop: Riverwalk strolls, selfies at the Bean ...

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