In this article, I’ll show you what’s new along the Illinois stretch of Route 66 in summer 2025, from giant fiberglass art and restored neon parks to fresh murals, historic pavement, and fun festivals ...

Purdue only has five road games in 2025, and only one long road trip is on the schedule. How far will the Boilermakers ...

That’s Shawnee National Forest for you—a sprawling 289,000-acre paradise tucked away in southern Illinois near Herod that somehow remains one of America’s most underrated natural wonders.

Hidden away in the northwestern corner of Illinois, where the landscape suddenly decides flat is boring, lies a cascading ...

The primary draws to southern Illinois are the outdoor recreation activities in Shawnee National Forest, including hiking, ...

Sweeney is among a growing number of visitors discovering southern Illinois as a travel destination amid a recent effort to entice more people to visit for the summer season.

After a falling tree branch paralyzed him, Google software engineer Sasha Blair-Goldensohn began helping people with disabilities navigate their cities and neighborhoods.

A travel company ranked Illinois the worst state to road trip in, based on gas prices, national parks and more. Here's a breakdown.

Buc-ee's, a chain of travel centers known for its clean restrooms and numerous amenities, has locations in Missouri and Kentucky, but not Illinois. The closest Buc-ee's locations to Peoria ...