Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. As the "most average state", Illinois has long had a reputation as a bellwether both in social and cultural terms and politics.
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Lyon Farm
The Lyon Farm is the pride and joy of the Kendall County Historical Society. In 1974, Mrs. Frances Lyon donated 39
Yorkville, IL MuseumsMcDonough County Courthouse
The historical McDonough County Courthouse was built in 1872 for $155,000
Macomb, IL Historic CourthousesJane Addams Burial Site
Jane Addams, born and raised in Cedarville, was an internationally famous humanitarian and social work pioneer. She founded Chicago'
Cedarville, IL CemeteriesWorld War II Illinois Veterans Memorial
The focal point of the World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial is a globe of the world symbolizing the conflict that involved more than 200 nations. More than 70
Springfield, IL MemorialsNational Great Rivers Museum
This 12,000 square foot facility located on the banks of the Mississippi River is dedicated to telling the story of the river. The museum features more than 20 exhibits and displays, many of which are highly interactive and computer-animated. Known as the "Father of Waters"
Alton, IL Discovery CentersRialto Square Theatre
The Rialto Square Theatre is an historic Vaudeville Movie Theatre listed on the National Register of Historic Places offering a wide variety of performances. "RUBENS RIALTO WONDER THEATRE"
Joliet, IL Historic TheatresTivoli Theatre
Tivoli Theatre is a beautifully restored French Renaissance 1920s movie theatre showing current movies with bargain prices with over 1,000 seats and Dolby Sound. Opening in 1928 as one of the first theatres in the country to show "talkies,"
Downers Grove, IL Historic TheatresIllinois Executive Mansion
Home of the Illinois Governor, the mansion is the third oldest, continuously occupied Governor'
Springfield, IL Famous HomesCarlyle Lake Hiking
More than 9 miles of trails are available to hikers at Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area. The 3-mile Cherokee Trail has three separate loops that pass through a mature oak-hickory forest over gently rolling terrain, offering great views of the lake. The Pawnee Trail is a 1
, IL TrailsCoronado Theatre
The Coronado Theatre is a fantastically ornate movie palace and Vaudeville hall built in 1927 and restored in 2000. The Coronado hosted legends of show business, the Marx Brothers and Milton Berle. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Coronado showed its first "talkie,"
Rockford, IL Historic Theatres