It happens every year as autumn approaches. When the weather begins to cool, I get itchy feet and a burning desire to travel to see fall foliage. Last year was no exception, but my time was limited.

Get ready for an unforgettable road trip through Illinois’ Great Rivers & Routes region, where charming river towns, scenic views, and iconic Route 66 landmarks come together for one incredible ...

Tucked between two mighty rivers in Illinois, this nature haven features lush forests, limestone bluffs, and scenic overlooks ...

Illinois/Iowa (KWQC) - Great River Road has been selected as the Best Scenic Drive in America in the 2025 USA Today Ten Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Travelers nominated 20 routes, including Route 66 ...

For decades, officials have worried the fish could wreak disaster on the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem and the ...

Here’s what the fall color timeline looks like across Illinois. If you live near Chicago, Rockford, or the Galena area, ...

Some not-so-fierce beasts, dreaded by motorcyclists, have emerged again this spring on the Great River Road in Alton and Godfrey. On June 16, mayflies swarmed around railroad cars near Ardent Mills.

The state of Illinois received two small parcels of land near the Brandon Road Lock and Dam on the Des Plaines River in a ...