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Want to camp for free? Illinois parks are looking for RV campground hosts

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
If the idea of spending a season in a state park sounds appealing—and you don’t mind lending a hand now and then—Illinois may have...

Help find this travel trailer stolen in Illinois

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The travel trailer pictured above was reported stolen on November 4 from a secured storage facility in Mossville, Illinois, just north of Peoria. The...

Conservation groups sue U.S. Forest Service

Gail Marsh -
Two conservation groups, Wilderness Watch and Heartwood, have filed suit against the U.S. Forest Service. The groups hope to block a plan to build...

A whimsical and nostalgic visit to the Sock Monkey Museum

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By Cheri Sicard Have you ever felt a wave of nostalgia wash over you at the sight of a simple toy? For many, the sock...

Illinois governor, tongue in cheek, proclaims Lake Michigan to be Lake Illinois

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
The governor of Illinois has announced that Lake Michigan will be renamed Lake Illinois. The news release announcing the change, some of which is...

A whimsical winter adventure: The Gnome Roam in Illinois

Gail Marsh -
If you're seeking a delightful winter escapade, look no further than the Gnome Roam at Giant City State Park in Makanda, Illinois. This annual...

Big things in a small town. Casey, Illinois, is the land of giants!

Gail Marsh -
If you like big things ... really big things ... then you should visit Casey, Illinois. This little town is home to lots of...

For 66 years the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle has been fun RV Short Stop

Julianne G. Crane -
A landmark attraction, the World's Largest Catsup Bottle proudly stands watch over Collinsville, Illinois. At 170 feet tall, it includes a 70-foot tall riveted steel bottle...

Illinois State Dickson Mounds Museum — Views of the past through amazing exhibits

Julianne G. Crane -
Illinois State Dickson Mounds Museum (Julianne G. Crane) The Dickson Mounds Museum in west-central Illinois "offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of the...