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Illinois offers spectacular fall foliage with peak colors varying across the state from mid-October to early November.Fall is the most beautiful time of year.

The Illinois Waterway Visitors Center offers stunning views, wildlife spotting, and educational exhibits, making it a must-visit destination.

The 2024-2025 Winter Predictions: Forecast For Illinois is in and it looks like we're in for a cold one.

Postcard Cabins offers off-the-grid tiny cabins for rent in over two dozen cities, providing a perfect nature retreat to relax and re-energize.

The day after Thanksgiving there are two things on my mind: "Can I get any holiday shopping done without fighting a crowd?" and "Where are the

Block Club went deep — like, really deep — into the history of some of the city's most beloved and historic dive bars.

Take a look at some of the dive bars that have entertained Chicagoans for decades.

In 1881, the Chicago Tribune reported “there are over 500 saloons in Chicago which do not deserve to be called respectable, and the closing of which would give satisfaction to every” respectable citizen and saloonkeeper.

“Dive bars are a lot like pornography: It's difficult to define, but you know it when you see it,” author Todd Dayton once wrote.

The Chicago Death Doula Collective specializes in various aspects of “death work.” Members help people with end-of-life planning and emotional support through art, therapy, massage and other healing practices.