For those interested in viticulture, Baxter’s Vineyards and Winery – Illinois’ oldest winery – offers tastings of locally produced wines. Their specialty fruit wines, particularly those made from ...

For outdoor enthusiasts, Nauvoo’s location on the Mississippi River provides ample opportunities for recreation. The Great River Road, which follows the Mississippi, offers one of the most scenic ...

Chicago’s Lincoln Yards could bring neighborhoods together around a shared resource that would draw visitors from across the ...

2014: Marriage licenses were available for same-sex couples for the first time in the state as part of the Illinois Religious ...

Other neighborhoods to consider include West Loop, River North, Gold Coast, Old town and Lincoln Park. All will keep you ...