This Galena-area bed-and-breakfast, long beloved for its vistas, now extends the invitation to far more than Goldmoor’s diners and overnight guests. ...

Resting in the foothills off the Mississippi River near Galena, this cozy bed-and-breakfast is gaining plenty of notice for its unique setting and high-class amenities. And those magnificent sunsets? They're only the start of something wonderful. ...

Thanks to a system of locks and dams built more than 80 years ago, the upper Mississippi River has become a vital link in world trade for our region. Join Jon McGinty as he tours some of Illinois' locks and dams, and introduces some of the people who rely on this waterway for a living. ...

A great weekend’s journey isn’t so far away. Here are some excellent places to visit. ...

If you’re looking for a place with all-around appeal to explore this summer, you’re in luck. Discover these five destinations that make for a perfect day trip, a family vacation or a romantic getaway. ...

A great weekend’s journey is right inside our region. Here are some of our area’s excellent places to play. ...

Restaurant Profile: Discover a Galena-area retreat that's turning heads from the likes of CBS Chicago and Yahoo! Travel - and discover what makes this bed-and-breakfast a dining getaway, too. ...

There may be a more charming place to spend autumn than Galena, Ill., but we haven't found it. Learn what's new, what's old and what's going on now in this remaarkable enclave near the Mississippi River. ...