SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — State leaders are celebrating Illinois seeing an increase of more visitors from other countries. More than 2.16 million international visitors came to the state in 2023, up ...

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 tax ...

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March in Illinois calls for pastries. Discover bakeries worth the drive for croissants, cinnamon rolls, and sweet treats before spring crowds arrive.

Though it may still feel like summer outside in the Chicago area, days continue to get shorter as the seasons are changing, meaning vivid fall colors will soon be visible. But the chances to see the ...

Discover must-visit secondhand bookstores across Illinois in 2026: quirky shops, cheap finds, and unforgettable stops every book lover will want to explore.

NASCAR will not be returning to Chicago streets next summer as the racing series takes its road act to likely sunnier weather in San Diego following two rain-plagued races out of its three years in ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --When you think of Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and NASCAR, economic growth doesn't necessarily come to mind. But these past and future events bring lots of people into the city. CBS 2's ...