Sam's Blog

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.

There is still plenty of time this summer to take a trip and visit one of the best beaches in Illinois.

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.

For over 160 years this Illinois School has been open and is known as the oldest school in Illinois.

It's hard to imagine that bridges built back in the 1860s can still be standing, but that is the case for one bridge in Illinois.