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This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

From Lincoln’s home to one of the world’s busiest airports, this state provides history and big-city excitement.

From Lincoln’s home to one of the world’s busiest airports, this state provides history and big-city excitement.

A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

Visit charming downtowns, archaeological sites, historic locations and beautiful natural areas in one of the longest-inhabited regions of the Midwest.

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

Science museums, an arboretum, historic concert halls and a Japanese garden make Rockford an interesting and fun-packed destination in northern Illinois.

From Lincoln’s home to one of the world’s busiest airports, this state provides history and big-city excitement.

Most of this lavish mansion and its landscaped gardens are open for tours so you can appreciate its glorious Italianate design. 

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

Science museums, an arboretum, historic concert halls and a Japanese garden make Rockford an interesting and fun-packed destination in northern Illinois.

The architectural design elements of this historic courthouse make for an impressive sight right in the heart of Pontiac.

The university campus of this lakeside city contains many of its cultural treasures, while a canal meanders through the adjoining green parks.

A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront  entertainment district.

The university campus of this lakeside city contains many of its cultural treasures, while a canal meanders through the adjoining green parks.

Chicago’s historic printing and publishing neighborhood is a booklover’s paradise, home to numerous bookstores and the host of an annual literature festival.

Chicago’s historic printing and publishing neighborhood is a booklover’s paradise, home to numerous bookstores and the host of an annual literature festival.

Surrounded on three sides by powerful rivers, this region is richly textured with antebellum estates, farmland, vineyards and tracts of protected forest.

A modern metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan that’s defined by a love for fine art, baseball and the blues.

Chicago’s historic printing and publishing neighborhood is a booklover’s paradise, home to numerous bookstores and the host of an annual literature festival.