Anyone who has driven America’s Interstate highway system is familiar with those standard blue signs near major exits indicating the services available ahead – fuel, food and lodging….
As the state returns to its pre-pandemic status with venues and businesses all fully reopened, it’s time to make plans for summer vacations. The state’s tourism office is encouraging…
Runoff from fertilizer and manure application in agricultural regions has led to high levels of nitrate in groundwater, rivers, and coastal areas. These high nitrate levels can threaten…
The pandemic has sabotaged many vacation plans and will likely impact leisure plans going deep into the fall. Trips that involve air travel and longer stays are being canceled either…
The St. Louis area’s inland port and terminal system is now the second busiest in the nation, according to new data released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). According…
Illinois Office of Tourism and industry leaders have kicked off “Time for Me to Drive,” a new campaign to promote the return of travel across the state. In its first new campaign…
Central Illinois may be arguably the place to visit this week to view the very best in fall colors, but bright leaves also linger in northern and northwest parts of the state….
SPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois is about to invest $40 million into developing an inland river port that officials hope will produce thousands of new jobs and turn the small town…
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the 2021 recipients of the Order of Lincoln ...
State High Court to ...
SPRINGFIELD – A case before the Illinois Supreme Court centers on whether ...
Pritzker signs revised state ...
SPRINGFIELD – Despite opposition from Republicans as well as reform groups, Gov ...
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