Exploring the Riverfont – Peoria Style
The Illinois River runs about 273 miles from stem to stern and each city along the path of the river, I think, likes to claim it as their own. We’re no different here in Peoria – the river is synonymous …
Good Eats on a Line Cook's Budget
Anthony Bourdain has toured our city. Top Chef, Stephanie Izard, has added fuel to our culinary fire. And top food publications are recognizing our chefs and the staples of Chicago food. I could talk to you for hours about my …
On a Quiet Stretch of Road
Living in Springfield, you’re often surrounded by history. From Lincoln to the 1908 Race Riot (that led to the creation of the NAACP) to Route 66, you can’t escape history. In fact, sometimes you’re on it. There’s a stretch of road south of …
Stop. Relax. Enjoy.
I frequently travel Route 20 through Galena on my way to college in Dubuque and often take for granted the beautiful scenery and rolling hills that are common to this area – until recently. As I was driving along on my way …
Patches of Pumpkins
Illinois is the largest producer of pumpkins; a fact I learned when I started as the state travel director. And now that we are heading into fall, we have some great festivals that celebrate the bounty of Illinois’ harvests, especially …