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Organized religion played a major role in the settling of Illinois and continues to impact our region in many ways. We enjoy highlighting places of worship and their work both at home and abroad. ...

It's easy to feel stressed out about decorating for the holidays, but the latest trend is to keep things uncomplicated. Best of all, the right elements can last well beyond December. ...

What’s life without a little adventure? And what’s summer without at least a little travel? Take the family along on our brand-new scavenger hunt and spend a day, a weekend or the rest of the summer exploring new scenery, digging up new clues to our past and encountering more than a few fun ways to reconnect with each other. ...

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When it comes to finding exciting live entertainment in our region, you don’t have to travel far. There are many fantastic venues just a short drive away. ...

A long hole that's punctuated with trees, water and neat bunkers is beautiful to look at, but it's also dastardly to play against. And that's most certainly the case with these seven monstrous holes. ...

Check out these unusual and inventive stores around our area. ...

Just because the fields are bare in winter doesn’t mean our local farmers have nothing to do. Step inside any of our region’s top indoors markets and you’ll be tempted by a wide array of fresh produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, and much, much more – all of it offered by local businesses that pride themselves on offering fresh-from-the-farm goodness. ...

Check out these unique destinations that reflect the genuine character of our region. ...