The state capital may not get a shout out in the iconic highway’s famous song, but with its growing roster of sites and ...

Route 66 offers plenty of mid-century Americana including some classic, quirky, and unforgettable diners. Here are 16 to try ...

SPRINGFIELD, IL Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Fair officials unveiled the 2025 Butter Cow in the Dairy Building ...

Illinois soul food restaurants dish out warmth history and flavor with recipes passed down through generations.

Who was the first genius to coat a hot dog in cornmeal batter, deep-fry it and serve it on a stick? It might well have been ...

Cozy Dog Drive In Do not call it a corn dog. The Cozy Dog Drive In located in Springfield, Illinois, introduced the hot dog on a stick in 1949, although the origins of the corn dog are disputed.

Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Fair officials unveiled the 2025 Butter Cow in the Dairy Building Wednesday. Inspired ...

The 2025 Illinois State Fair unveiled its iconic Butter Cow, sculpted by Sarah Pratt to match the “Adventure Awaits” theme.

Sangchris Lake State Park is that rare find – a 3,000-acre natural paradise tucked away in central Illinois that somehow manages to fly under the radar despite being absolutely gorgeous. The name ...

The use of therapy dogs to assist individuals dealing with PTSD and anxiety is on the rise across the nation, with over 50,000 therapy dogs currently in service ...

Down the street from Buzz Bomb Brewery and around the corner from Itty Bitty Fashion Trunk, a new business selling exotic pets, pet equipment and food is taking up the space Creative Reuse Marketplace ...

July 16 is National Hot Dog Day. Many chains nationwide are celebrating with bargains and freebies. Find out where to go in Illinois.