The town of Arthur and it’s surrounding area is known as Amish Country in Illinois…..but in the fall, it’s known as Pumpkin Patch country. Every autumn for the past 22 years, the Condill family have opened their farm, and their …
Chicago simply shines in the late summer and early fall. On a sunny downtown day, every view competes for attention: from polished sky-high towers to live music on the streets. Driving into the city on Lake Shore Drive thrills newcomers …
During one of my ”impromptu jaunts” I found a little shop I had never seen or heard of before. Its located just across Illinois Highway 146 from Dixon Springs State Park, and its called the Chocolate Factory. First opened in 1977, …
Since 1994, on the third weekend in September, thousands of Corvettes and their enthusiastic owners descend on the city of Effingham. Mid America Motorworks hosts Corvette Funfest every year, and it is one of the biggest annual Corvette get-togethers in …
Right along Rt-51 on the north side of Clinton is a wonderfully preserved piece of Illinois history, with ties to President Lincoln. Completed in 1867 as the private residence of John Bishop, a local lumber merchant, the homestead was sold …
"How cool is that? MT @gypsynester Happy Birthday David! Here's birthday boy celebrating at the @JohnDeere Pavilion... http://t.co/RwN9Y8iRF8 "
Fri, May 17, 2013
