Somewhere between snorting my own sweat and trying to extricate myself from the wolf’s head without removing my nose, I began ...

Christmas events in Kent County this weekend were plentiful. In Chestertown, Charles Dickens was being honored. In Rock Hall ...

In this video, we visit the historic home of General U.S. Grant in Galena, Illinois. While metal detecting is not permitted at the site, we take you on a guided tour of the preserved residence where ...

HGTV has named a small Nevada town as one of the best places to visit during the holiday season to experience a true winter ...

For anyone looking to trade the couch and TV for a Hallmark-like town this Christmas season, the Midwest has no shortage of quaint, quintessential holiday villages. From cocoa to carolers, here are ...

Opening with one dirt lane in August 1861, the Mt. Washington Auto Road is considered America’s oldest manmade attraction.

From a corn boil in Galena to a special Chicago Symphony Orchestra performance to a documentary produced in Elgin, communities across Illinois are lining up to mark the USA’s 250th anniversary. So, ...

Discover small-town Illinois restaurants serving cozy winter comfort—from rustic steakhouses to hometown diners worth the snowy drive.

After reading the opening line of the editorial about how the Parker resort project is “heaven-sent” for Galena, Illinois, I questioned everything — including the credibility of the Tribune Editorial ...

The Parker resort sounds like a heaven-sent project for Galena, Illinois, a small, scenic city along the Mississippi River that depends on tourism. But don’t try telling that to Wendy Clark, a Galena ...

November in Illinois has this magical quality that makes you want to pack a bag and escape to somewhere cozy. The leaves are still hanging on for dear life, the air is crisp enough to justify a warm ...

Two Illinois streets were recognized in a national ranking of main streets for fall shopping. Main Street in Galena and Third Street in Geneva were both featured in a recent survey conducted by ...