The Wetlands Protection Act was discussed in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly last year but failed to get traction or make it to the House and Senate floors, partly due to budget ...

Discover a Chicago pizzeria along the Ogden Slip serving nationally ranked thin-crust pies with creative toppings and waterfront views in Illinois.

Anyone looking to attend a craft beer festival in 2026 will want to check this list of the year's must-visit craft beer events in North America and Europe.

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U.S. Route 66 turns 100 years old this year, and communities along the historic highway are preparing for a year of centennial events. The road was established in 1926 and eventually stretched about 2 ...

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