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A small Illinois hotel offers 12 fantasy-themed rooms, from spaceships to glaciers, giving budget travelers a unique getaway without leaving the Midwest.

Warmer weather is coming and now is the time to plan a trip to some of the best beaches in Illinois.

Right now it's so hard to think about spending money in a big city, but one city in Illinois is getting national recognition for being a place to live, work, and play.

A new ranking puts Illinois among the top 20 happiest states in the nation, and that may have you asking why.

There are some amazing attractions in Illinois. The "Bean" in Chicago, Lincoln's Museum in Springfield, and the Lincoln-Douglas Debate site in Quincy. However, there is one place that experts say is not worth your time.

I am not the biggest fan of Halloween, but this place might change my mind.

This is the time of year when it's okay just to put the diet on hold and enjoy deep-fried everything at fairs.

A new ranking proves that people living in Illinois are among the happiest in America.

There are a few cities and towns in Illinois that I struggle to pronounce

One town in Illinois is getting recognized for its name, but now in a good way.

Shoppers rejoice, there is still one of the greatest malls in the nation and it's located right here in Illinois.

Several famous people have visited Quincy and the Tri-State area, but no one is as popular as everyone's favorite friend Jennifer Aniston.