Nestled against the majestic limestone bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, Elsah, Illinois stands as a living museum where modern life politely takes a backseat to historic preservation.

Two new See Monterey initiatives aim to deepen visitor connection to the region. “Monterey 1000,” is a yearlong celebration ...

In downtown Chicago, two major landmarks sit steps apart, offering public art, architecture, green space, free events, and ...

Read on for our selection of the best hotels in Chicago. Since my very first visit in 2011 (for Lollapalooza, of course), I fell in love with Chicago’s vibrant culture and energy –not to mention the ...

Looking for FREE indoor things to do in Chicago? Check out our list of free indoor playgrounds and more. We all know that ...

Chicago’s tourism bureau and downtown hotel owners are backing an unusual play to boost demand: taxing themselves. A resolution to begin creating a Tourism Improvement District, funded by a 1.5 ...

Guests enjoyed four walk-in photobooths styled after iconic Taiwanese scenes. Visitors could pose with props, capture memories with the help of on-site staff, and enter the lucky draw by sharing their ...

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In today’s Chicago, buzzwords such as “equitable” and “engagement” are virtual necessities if you want to please City Hall. Sometimes they have worth; sometime they make no sense at all. And even ...

One of Chicago's more unusual local landmarks, the so-called "rat hole", may finally have had its mysterious origins debunked by researchers. Far from being a relic of the city's notorious gangster ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) signed an executive order Monday banning federal immigration officials from using city property in their operations. The order prevents Immigration and Customs ...

Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024. Her work as a writer/editor has previously appeared in places like Bustle, LAMag, and HelloGiggles. Getty A woman was curious about what ...