Horseshoe Lake (Alexander County) As you explore this wildlife area, you may be reminded of the deep South. The charm of bald cypress, tupelo gum, swamp cottonwood trees, and wild…

To help promote attendance on the first day of Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will again offer its ‘First Day, Free Rides’ program for all K-12, Chicago-area…

This weekend is the annual Chicago Air & Water Show! From Saturday to Sunday, August 19th & 20th, free admission will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at…

Moraine View State Recreation Area Read more from Fresh Air Friendship! With fully developed facilities for picnicking, camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, horseback riding and hunting, the 1,687-acre Moraine View…

Investing early and often in a child’s future can help lessen the impact of rising college costs and student debt. That’s why the Illinois Treasurer launched Illinois First Steps, a…

With at least 165 wineries and over 100 miles of wine trails, the wine industry in Illinois is thriving and the growth has been exponential in the last 30 years….

In an effort to bring transparency to the complex property tax system, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas on Wednesday released an easy-to-understand property tax guide that explains the ins and…

Golconda Marina Located in the southeastern portion of Pope County on a scenic stretch of the Ohio River, this 274-acre site is a full-service marina with 206 slips. This is…

Senior homeowners are eligible for this exemption if they are over 65 years of age and have a total household annual income of $65,000 or less in the 2021 calendar…

We are in the middle of a beautiful summer in the 20th District! I hope you’re enjoying your summers, whether you’re with your kids on break or switching your coffee…