3 Reasons Why Illinois Is the Best Place To Retire

Illinois is home to hundreds of museums, music venues, arts organizations, and so much nature for retirees to enjoy. There are several cities with high affordability and quality of life as well.

This Secluded Illinois Airbnb Sits Steps From a Roaring Waterfall

This Galena, Illinois, Airbnb is just minutes from Thunder Bay Falls at this Airbnb. It's one of the best Airbnbs near a waterfall trail in Illinois.

This Burger Joint in Illinois Is One of the Best Road Trip Stops You’ve Never Considered

Discover why the Beef-a-Roo in Rockford is one of the best road trip stops in Illinois. Dig into made-to-order burgers, fries, and roast beef sandwiches in a nostalgic 1950s-style setting.

We Found the Most Colorful Places in Illinois

From neon lights to natural beauty, the most colorful places in Illinois showcase the state’s energetic cities and peaceful landscapes.

I Stayed at the Last Remaining Motor Lodge in Chicago on Route 66

Step back in time at the last surviving motor lodge in Chicago along historic Route 66. Here’s what it’s like to spend the night at this retro roadside gem and why it still captures the spirit of the Mother Road.