Where to stay: If you're looking to make it a full lakefront retreat, book a stay at the Illinois Beach Hotel, which features an indoor pool, sauna, health spa and Wi-Fi – though being here ...

Chris Berman on ESPN's SportsCentury show. Grange, a three-time All-American halfback at Illinois and the player who put the NFL on the map, was voted No. 28 among North American athletes of the ...

Many are part of the office’s “Illinois Made” program, launched in 2016. The program, which features 275 businesses across the state, encourages travelers to explore while also supporting ...