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Discover Illinois travel, festivals, events, history, hobbies, art and people.
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How to Pick the Perfect Illinois Christmas Tree
Local expert Ron Wolford, a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator, will help you find the perfect Christmas...
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November Events in Illinois
See what's going happening in Illinois throughout the month of November.
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December Events in Illinois
Check out exciting events across the state happening in December.
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GIVEAWAY: “Before the Big Yellow Bus” by E. Scherer and Yvonne Scherer Meckfessel
"Before the Big Yellow Bus: Remembering the one-room schools of Richland County, Illinois" is a book documenting county...
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Museum Milestone: MSI’s Farm Tech Exhibit Turns 20
Twenty years ago, Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry debuted “The Farm,” an agricultural exhibit now known as...
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TreeHouse Wildlife Center: Saving Animals for 40 Years
TreeHouse Wildlife Center rehabilitates sick, injured and orphaned wildlife in the state of Illinois, offering much-needed care to...
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Get Lost in This Central Illinois Corn Maze
Spanning 10 acres, featuring two phases and four "bridges" to climb and get your bearings, this is one...
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Back to School, But Not Business as Usual
Even at schools in the rural Midwest, modern technology has made its way into the classroom.
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Visit an 1840s Farmstead at Garfield Farm and Inn Museum (VIDEO)
Time appears to stand still at Garfield Farm and Inn, an 1840s farmstead that's now home to a...
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Plan a Visit to the Tiny River Town of Nauvoo This Fall
Nestled between majestic bluffs and the Mighty Mississippi, the tiny Illinois river town of Nauvoo celebrates its unique...
