There are plenty of places to visit that aren’t far from the Quad Cities, said Melanie Holmes, author of “100 Things to Do in Illinois Before You Die,” including several that are in town.

You have to start any Illinois ... is the place to go on a clear day for expansive views of Lake Michigan and the surrounding ...

To register for the 2025 Fight Hunger Run/Walk at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL on May 3, 2025, visit ... beer. Northern Illinois Food Bank's annual golf outing promises a day of fun on the greens ...