Lowden-Miller State Forest Read more on Fresh Air Friendship! In the Rock River Valley, are the 120-foot bluffs along 3.5 miles of riverfront forested with hardwood and pine trees. At…

As summer comes to Chicago, there’s no better way to cool off than indulging in a frozen treat. Luckily, our city boasts a vibrant array of ice cream shops, with options…

Illini State Park Read more from Fresh Air Friendship! Out by Marseilles south of the Illinois River is the 510-acre Illini State Park. Native trees include hickory, ash, walnut, elm,…

We can all play a part in preventing elder abuse in our communities. Below are 5 things everyone can do to prevent elder abuse this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day….

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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that as part of ongoing efforts to keep roadsides, interchanges, ramps and shoulders clean of trash and debris, litter removal operations are scheduled to…

Information on the Springfield State Fair The Illinois State Fair in Springfield is from August 10th – August 20th this year. The theme for this year’s state fair is “Harvest…

We are fortunate in Illinois to be the starting point of America’s most famous road: Route 66! Starting on Jackson Boulevard in Chicago, it goes all the way downstate and…

Wishing you all happy and bright days as we welcome summer this month! We concluded our spring legislative session in the early hours of Saturday, May 27th by passing our…

William W. Powers State Recreation Area Read more from Fresh Air Friendship! Located on Wolf Lake on Chicago’s far southeast side at the Illinois-Indiana state line is the William W….