Chicagoans and Northwest Indiana residents should know they are living on land that once belonged to Potawatomi Indians.

Those iconic hot dog mascots perched atop Superdawg Drive-In on Chicago’s Northwest Side aren’t just cute architectural quirks – they’re beacons calling hungry pilgrims to one of the last authentic ...

For Illinois residents, the Volo Museum represents the perfect day-trip destination – far enough away to feel like an adventure but close enough to visit without extensive planning. Its location makes ...

Illinois has a long-standing tradition of serving up some of the best fish fries you'll find anywhere in the Midwest. From ...

Though these old-school recipes may not be whipped out as often, they're still easy ways to make use of the ingredients you ...

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra and conductor Chad Goodman return to Raue Center for the Arts for the annual Holiday Spectacular ...

Often cited as one of the most scenic train trips in North America, the Coast Starlight includes breathtaking views of the ...

Tucked away in Chicago’s northwest side, Bob-O’s Hot Dogs is the kind of no-frills joint that proves simplicity still wins hearts. Locals line up for juicy hot dogs and crispy fries, but it’s the ...

Meet Chicago Northwest is touting the completion of the $30 million renovation of the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel as “an exciting new chapter for one of the region’s most iconic ...

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