Tourism

Remember when we used to go places? I sure do.

Admission to Starved Rock State Park will always be free, but parking there may be a different story soon.

Visitor spending in Rockford and Winnebago County reached an all-time high of $383.7 million in 2017, an increase of 8.3 percent over 2016.

After sitting vacant for several years the old Joliet prison will begin offering walking tours in August.

River cruises are cool, but none are as cool as this unique, mule-pulled canal cruise you can take in LaSalle, Illinois.

Nearly 114 million people traveled to the state last year to “Enjoy Illinois” and give a $1.1 billion boost to the state’s economy.

And they did it during some seriously cold weather.

As the town of Rockton continues to grow, do you think the town needs a hotel?

The historic Route 66 and it's tourist spots could be in jeopardy. Is it the end of the road for the funds that keep it alive?

Besides Alaska, Illinois is home to the largest population of wintering bald eagles in the United States, and we are right in the middle of the prime time to see them. Better plan a road trip to one of these eagle hot spots now so you can witness the awesomeness for yourself.