Meet Randy Duncan, the man with quite possibly the coolest job around. Duncan is a professional re-enactor, portraying one of America’s most famous and important Presidents, Abraham Lincoln. Aside from the famous hat and distinguishable beard, the biggest perks of …
There’s something about the story of Flesor’s Candy Kitchen, located in the town of Tuscola in Illinois’ Land of Lincoln region, that makes it an instant classic. Forget the fact that the candy is delicious, innovative and all handmade. Forget …
Along the traveled road of Historic Route 66 is Funks Grove, a quaint little town with picturesque streets in the Land of Lincoln region. In 1824, Funk brothers Issac and Absalom settled in the region, about six miles southwest of …
Hungry travelers and foodies can get their fill on the Central Illinois Chili Trail, located in and around Springfield. Chili hot spots, such as Joe Rogers’ Original Recipe Chili Parlor, Joe’s Chili Bowl and Paul’s Confectionery, put their own unique …
What better time than just after a presidential election and the release of Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln to refresh and remind yourself of the great political lineage in Illinois? Not only was Abraham Lincoln a proud resident of Illinois, but three …
