Cheap Thrills: November 30 – December 5
It’s a week filled with fabulous sights, sounds and yes – even special little lovelies that can only be enjoyed in this, the coziest season of the year. So strap on your skates – or skis… or snowshoes – and …
Country Dining in a Rustic Barn
Just off of Interstate 57 east, in the little town of Casey, about 30 miles west of Effingham, is a barn. It was built in the 1930′s on the Richards Farm and was used, as most barns are, to shelter …
The Mountains of Illinois
As the heart of the Heartland, Illinois offers a unique topography that I love to capture on film. From its lowest point (on the Mississippi River at 279′) to its highest point (Charles Mound at 1,235′), the state covers 956′ …
O Tannenbaum…
Finding it hard to get into the holiday spirit this year? Feeling bah-humbug? Well snap out of it! After all, as Andy Williams once sang, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year”! Why not take a quick jaunt to …
Cheap Thrills: November 22-28
Shopping, yoga, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a parade and lights, lights and more lights characterize this week. Start off the holiday season with handmade gifts and continue on with a daily dose of Chicago traditions. From the annual lighting …