7+ hour, 48+ min ago  (1090+ words) World Atlas For centuries, Illinois has been full of opportunities partly due to its rich land and location on major rivers. French settlers and British settlers as well as the original Native American inhabitants of the region have all staked…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (272+ words) The Nauvoo Historical Society's Nauvoo State Park and the LDS-operated Historic Nauvoo together cover the broader Mormon settlement story through restored homes, working print shops, blacksmith demonstrations, and costumed interpreters. The 148-acre Nauvoo State Park rounds out the visit with…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (745+ words) World Atlas One of the most recognizable college communities in downstate Illinois, Charleston has a strong case as one of the state's best college towns thanks to the long presence of Eastern Illinois University. EIU was founded in 1895, and that…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (360+ words) Besides history, visitors can explore the town's art scene at the Jacoby Arts Center, where local artists display different art forms. When exhausted from wandering the streets of downtown Alton, Rock Springs Park provides a nice spot to relax and…...