News from the area includes items from River Grove, DuPage County Fairgrounds, DuPage Forest Preserves, Morton Arboretum and ...

North America's deepest gorge, Hells Canyon, which slithers along the border of Idaho and Oregon, is a surprisingly new ...

You can kayak on the Chicago River, go to an EcoFest, bike in the Juneteenth Freedom Ride, rock climb with a drag queen and more.

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 ...

1923: Chicago’s first aquarium opened at Lincoln Park Zoo. The 150,000-square-foot building was designed to house 86 tanks ...