Over the last 200 years or so, abandoned places in Illinois have undergone a transformation, adopting a more modern character ...

Two Illinois streets were recognized in a national ranking of main streets for fall shopping. Main Street in Galena and Third ...

While much of Illinois is flat, Galena is located in the Driftless Area, which features tall bluffs, deep valleys, and lush forests bypassed by ancient glaciers. Galena is tucked into a valley along ...

Parents in the Chicago area looking for magical, over-the-top holiday destinations within driving distance - look no further.

Grant Park overlooks the Galena River where paddlewheel boats once docked. Now families spread picnic blankets where steamboat captains used to shout orders. The Grant Home sits on a quiet street like ...