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Fall foliage in Illinois: When will leaves change color? Here are peak times, best locations
Journal Star via Yahoo News· 2 years agoPEORIA— The Illinois Office of Tourism and state Department of Natural Resources have set up a Fall...
I love a parade: Springfield Route 66 landmarks will be front and center New Year's Day
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 5 months agoA float in the New Year's Day Rose Parade promoting Illinois tourism prominently features some of...
These 6 Peoria-area businesses are honored for craftsmanship, innovation
Journal Star via Yahoo Finance· 6 months agoMultiple Peoria-area businesses were recently inducted into the Illinois Made program. Gov. JB...
This Morton native earned spot on U.S. team at Arnold Palmer Cup and is ready for pro golf
Journal Star via Yahoo Sports· 1 year agoPEORIA — Tommy Kuhl conquered the IHSA, is among the elite in the NCAA, and now will join the USA in...
Springfield, Logan County receive grant money for Route 66 projects
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoSpringfield and Logan County will be receiving grant money from the state of Illinois to help boost...
Lights turned on at Route 66 Experience at fairgrounds
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 10 months agoFor Kristi Brown of Shelbyville and Andrea Shaffer of Decatur, taking in the opening of the Route 66...
Sangamon County to consider tourism district in first step to expanded convention center
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 6 months agoSpringfield's primary home for conventions, sporting events, graduation ceremonies, and concerts may...
Iconic Shea's Gas Station on historic Route 66 gets a grand reopening
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoRandy Pickett of Chatham said he has always viewed himself as "a caretaker" of Shea's gas station....
Illinois to form Underground Railroad Task Force; Tazewell clerk named a member
Pekin Daily Times via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Illinois state Legislature has voted to form a 10-member Underground Railroad Task Force to help create a statewide history of abolitionist activities.
Crime victims call for expanded protections, rights at Capitol rally
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAnti-criminal violence advocates rallied in the state Capitol on Thursday, pushing a slate of bills...