The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking 10 individuals to spotlight each day of the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinoisan of the Day program…

Illinois Free Fishing Days are almost here! The 2024 Illinois Free Fishing Days celebration will take place June 14 – 17, coinciding with Father’s Day weekend. During this four-day celebration…

Did you know that Illinois is the 2nd highest corn-producing state in the nation? Celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day and support Illinois farmers today by enjoying locally-grown corn! …

National Missing Children’s Day brings attention to the hundreds of thousands of children that go missing in the United States every year. While most children who go missing eventually return…

Have you ever driven through Harvard and saw the statue of a cow at the infamous five points intersection? Better yet, did you know that the cow has a name…

On this day in 1955, “Land of Lincoln” was approved as Illinois’ official state slogan. Plan a trip to Springfield and make sure to visit these Lincoln sites: Abraham Lincoln…

National Foster Care Day reminds us of the children in care across the nation and the work that must be done to ensure their safety and well-being. To learn more…

You just never know what hidden gems there are in the smallest of towns. With a population of just under 600, did you know that Union, Illinois has the largest…

National Preservation Month reminds us of the importance of preserving historic sites and recording our history. You can celebrate this month by visiting one of Illinois’ preserved historic sites. To…

If you’ve ever driven through Poplar Grove on a beautiful summer day you can see where this fact comes from! Poplar Grove is one of the most densely pilot-populated areas…