With a reverence to the past, a host of beloved traditions and a crew of forward-thinking leaders, Sycamore is the kind of place where people feel right at home, in many ways.

From her work at Starved Rock Lodge, Kathy Casstevens is witness to an ever-changing landscape that’s always good for a show – and she knows it doesn’t get better than autumn.

Have you passed through Henpeck? How about Ostend or Barreville? Though some of these names may remain on maps, intersections, roads and other curious locations, few traces remain of these once-thriving settlements in our region.

With its abundance of apple orchards, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and family fun, fall is hard to resist. At Richardson Adventure Farm, the fun reaches an entirely new level.

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