There’s a majestic hotel in the heart of historic downtown Galena that has welcomed distinguished guests for more than 150 years. The DeSoto House Hotel, restored to its former glory, was a favorite Galena destination for Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. …
Winter offers a whole new world of opportunities at Starved Rock State Park. For those who love peaceful wintry scenery, venturing to Starved Rock in the winter provides an entirely different experience than other times of the year. Maybe you’ll spy …
Do you remember your first courageous time sliding down a daring waterslide? You slowly climbed up the stairs to the start of the slide and anxiously awaited the kids in front of you taking the plunge, covertly looking over the …
Wintry gusts rolling through the great Mississippi River Valley bring a magnificent opportunity to witness the majesty of Bald Eagles in the Great Rivers Country region. Approximately 2,000 eagles migrate to the region from December through March, making this region …
This year I gave my daughters an early Christmas gift. It was easy-to-find, thoughtful, and free. The gift was a cardinal in a white oak tree. Yes, it’s unconventional. But my family lives in Illinois, and a Northern cardinal is …
"Magnificent stuff happens in Illinois! Like this great shot of Chicago’s skyline from Pascale M. #ILmagstuff http://t.co/V7M8eBY2Ie "
Wed, May 22, 2013
