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As colder weather settles in, kids museums provide indoor fun

— October 25, 2021

With colder weather on the way that means outdoor activities for kids will soon diminish. But that doesn’t mean they’ll be stuck at home with little to do. Illinois offers…

Pritzker launches grant program to boost local tourism, festivals
— August 10, 2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced a new $10 million grants program aimed at revitalizing the hard-hit tourism industry…
Woodford County news briefs
— June 5, 2019

WOODFORD COUNTY Highway Department hosts as waste collection Woodford County is holding a community waste collection event on Saturday June 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the County…
Escape the expense and heat — visit Winnebago’s Cold and Cheap
— July 6, 2018

If the unbearable summer heat and the undeniable expense of last month’s property taxes has gotten you hot and bothered; take heart and explore these unique Winnebago County attractions…

$22.8 million in grants going to Illinois public museum projects
— December 1, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office announced Illinois museums that attract more than 16 million visitors annually will receive $22.8 million in state capital investments to improve…
These hidden gem Chicago museums are places to explore during holiday break 
— December 21, 2018

The upcoming school break and holiday time allows many families the time and opportunity to explore Chicago and its many iconic museums. What may be lesser known are the number of smaller…
State reopening some museums starting this week
— July 4, 2016

The Illinois State Museum in Springfield is one of a few state-run museum properties that are reopening throughout July. The State Museum in Springfield held a Welcome Back! Celebration…