Some Illinois walking trails built on old railroad tracks are providing more than recreational outlets. The sites are generating ideas for business development and growth. Trails of the Grand Prairie ...

Drift a lazy Illinois river, paddle quiet ponds, and unwind where wildlife, calm water, and reclaimed wild land create the ...

In a state full of big spaces, big treasures, and (sometimes) big crowds, it can be refreshing to find a state park that is ...

This summer, United Airlines is making it easier than ever to explore the hidden gems of the Midwest. The airline recently announced nonstop service from Chicago O’Hare to five small but vibrant ...

Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area in the Hill Country brought in fewer than 1,400 people through its gates in 2025, ranking No. 1 on a list of the least visited state parks in T ...

Despite below-freezing weather, more than 100 students gathered outside Kickapoo High School's front doors on Thursday morning, Jan. 29. They carried signs with messages like "Jesus was an immigrant," ...