SPRINGFIELD – The summer is heating up at the Illinois State Fair for this weekend and the next, bringing thousands of people to Springfield for cheesy sandwiches, icy snow cones and late night shows.

If you have spent any time with me at all, online or in person, you know I brake for giant noodles, pink elephants, and anything proudly quirky on the side of the highway. When it comes to things to ...

Hunt for hidden gems at Strasburg's Annual Fall Rummage Sales! Shop town-wide treasures and a flea market along Rt. 32. Start your morning at 7a.m with biscuits & gravy, and a bake sale at the ...