Enjoy Illinois

30/06/2025

Planning your next luxury escape? The Peninsula Chicago, located in the heart of Chicago's Magnificent Mile, has become an integral part of Chicago life and has proudly received a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating each year since its opening.

339 total rooms. 82 suites. Located in the heart of Chicago's "Magnificent Mile" on North Michigan Avenue. The Peninsula Chicago features the most spacious rooms and suites in the city, a 14,000 square foot spa, a 4,000 square foot glass-enclosed ballroom, the Grand Terrace overlooking North Michiga...

27/06/2025

The Chicago Pride Parade is one of the largest in the US with 125 contingents taking part this year, showing the commitment of the state's most populous city to the acceptance of all identities 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Across the state of Illinois, LGBTQ+ Pride Festivals and parades will take place that celebrate equality and inclusiveness.

25/06/2025

The Clarke House Museum may have started Chicago's love of architecture as the city's oldest domestic structure, a Greek Revival style house built in 1836.

If Chicago has a love of architecture, it probably begins here with Chicago's oldest domestic structure, a Greek Revival house built in 1836 by the Henry B. Clarke Family, a middle-class family life in Chicago during the city's formative years before the Civil War. Tours Wed.-Sun. noon and 2pm. Adul...

23/06/2025

The exhibition of Frida Kahlo's friendship with Mary Reynolds Collection at the Art Institute of Chicago sheds light on this little-known chapter of 20th century art history and recounts the legacies of Kahlo and Reynolds 🖼️

Unveiling Frida Kahlo’s work for the first time in the Art Institute galleries, this exhibition focuses on the celebrated Mexican artist’s first and only trip to Europe and her brief yet pivotal encounter with Mary Reynolds.

20/06/2025

Northalsted, Chicago's happiest neighbourhood, is home to one of the largest LGBTQIA+ communities in the Midwest. It hosts a two-day street event in the lead-up to the Parade, with live music across three stages, a pet parade, dance exhibitions, drag performers and guest speakers. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Where to eat, stay, shop, and play in Chicago's Proudest Neighborhood & one of the most vibrant LGBTQ communities in the world.

18/06/2025

The Great Galena Balloon Race takes to the skies on the third Friday and Saturday in June for a weekend of whimsy, all to raise money for a charitable cause!

The Great Galena Balloon Race and festival weekend begins on Friday 21st 2024. Join us for balloon activities, live music and entertainment.

16/06/2025

Zip, skip, and sip your way along the Shawnee Wine Trail! Start in Murphysboro, Illinois' BBQ capital, before visiting some of the 12 vineyards that host wine tastings paired with food sourced seasonally from local farms. 🍷

Explore the Shawnee Hills wine region in southern Illinois. With some of the top tasting stops, and places to stay on this 3-day road trip.

13/06/2025

Did you know… Illinois is home to one of the most haunted small towns in America? Despite its size, Alton is home to several notable haunted locations 👻

Take a fall road trip from Alton to Calhoun County on our frights and delights Illinois road trip itinerary. Where the hotels, mansions and even the beer tours are haunted.

11/06/2025

Celebrate the 39th anniversary of Ferris Bueller's Day Off with a set-jetting itinerary stopping at the Art Institute of Chicago, Wrigley Field and The Ledge at Willis Tower! 🎥

Here's your chance to experience an extended version of the world's most famous day off—with many of the spots Ferris and friends visited in the movie, some others they would have known well, and a few more we just know they’d love. Remember, life moves pretty fast—so take this opportunity to ...

09/06/2025

For , OutThere magazine celebrates the diversity you'll find across the state of Illinois 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

From charismatic Chicago to characterful regional cities the length and breadth of its surprisingly varied landscapes, Illinois radiates creativity, diversity and dynamism.

06/06/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to Frank Lloyd Wright! 🎉

Born on this day in 1867, Wright forever changed the landscape of American architecture - and Illinois holds a special place in his legacy. 🏠

From the iconic Robie House in Chicago to his home and studio in Oak Park, Wright’s vision of organic architecture was born and raised right here. 🌿🧱

Today, we celebrate not just his birthday, but the bold, beautiful designs that still inspire and define Illinois' architectural heritage.

One of America’s greatest architects, Frank Lloyd Wright called Illinois home. Discover his legacy, and see some of his finest works, here in Illinois.

31/05/2025

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