Do Illinois Residents Have Their Own Language?
People who visit Illinois may have difficulty holding a conversation with residents because some phrases they hear are only used in our state.
Illinois History
Illinois Town Makes List of the World’s Most Awkward City Name
One town in Illinois is getting recognized for its name, but now in a good way.
The Oldest Bridge in Illinois Built When Lincoln Was President
It's hard to imagine that bridges built back in the 1860s can still be standing, but that is the case for one bridge in Illinois.
Illinois City Nicknames: How Many Places Do You Recognize?
Most of us are familiar with at least some of the nicknames for Rockford. You've got The Forest City, Screw City, The Fastener Capital Of The World, Reaper City, Illinois' 2nd City, and maybe even Furniture City. But, beyond Rockford, how many of these Illinois spots can you figure out by their nicknames?
Two Classic Illinois Drive-Ins Facing Off for America's Best
Support Illinois outdoor movie culture by voting for Harvest Moon and Skyview drive-ins in USA Today's 10 Best polls!
Is Illinois The True Birthplace of the Modern McDonald's?
Discover the fascinating history of McDonald's, originally a drive-in in California, transformed into a global powerhouse by Ray Kroc from Illinois.
A Baseball Legend and a Crime Boss Walk Into an Illinois Building
This crazy Illinois story involves a baseball announcer legend, a famous mobster, and a building with hundreds of secrets and underground tunnels.
Yes! Illinois Has Castles and One Survived the Great Chicago Fire
Illinois is the last place that I would think to have a castle, but not only was I wrong (don't tell my husband) the state has seven.