Nick and Angie DeVolder standing among wood options at Stella Sawmill

Farm

Stella Sawmill Carves New Roots for Felled Trees

Stella Sawmill transforms fallen urban trees into sustainable lumber, reducing waste while giving local hardwoods a beautiful second life.

Highwood Pumpkin Festival

October Events in Illinois
Pope County Courthouse in Golconda

Fall in Love With the Charming Town of Golconda, Illinois
woman riding horse-drawn carriage decorated for christmas

Events

November Events in Illinois

Jill Gross's restored 1906 Gabel Entry Aisled Barn.

Farm

Illinois-Based Barn Restorer Firmitas Garners Global Recognition

Sweet Potato Bisque with Apple Salsa

Food

10 Warming Winter Soup Recipes

Flowers at the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago.

Family

Escape the Chill with Illinois Indoor Activities this Winter

Woman making a drink at the Pop Shop inside Sycamore Acres.

Family

Sycamore Acres Becomes Vibrant Hub for Rural Residents

Wheat field

Farm

Great Grains: Illinois Wheat Farm Facts

Joe Wanda with his wife Hannah and son Titus at Wanda Farms

Farm

Let the Good Times Stroll in McHenry County (VIDEO)

Brian and Erica Kniffin is one of their gardens of Hostas at their Hostas on the Bluff in Fairview Heights.

Farm

Hostas on the Bluff Grows Many Different Types of Hostas (VIDEO)

Drone view of The Has Bin Guest House, an Illinois farm stay

Family

Illinois Farm Stays Welcome Visitors to Enjoy a Rural Retreat (VIDEO)

Two women tasting at Peachbarn Winery and Cafe, one of the vineyards on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail

Family

Savor the Flavors and Scenery of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail (VIDEO)

Grain Storage, Silo, Grain Bin, Farm, Grain, Grain Storage

Farm

The Difference Between Grain Bins and Silos

Field Corn Facts

Farm Facts

Farm Focus: Field Corn

straw

Farm Facts

Hay Vs. Straw: What’s the Difference?

graphic of combine harvester

Farm

How Do Combines Work? (VIDEO)

strawberry picking in Illinois

Farm

11 Places to Go Strawberry Picking in Illinois This Spring

Galena, Illinois

Travel

10 Things to Do in Galena, Illinois, This Winter