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Discover Trolls, Fall Adventures, and Cozy Bakeries in This Charming College Town in Illinois

Home to Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, Illinois, is the perfect day trip destination from Chicago to celebrate the fall season.

by Cait Kontalis
on Aug 19
A small waterfall on a trail in Palos Heights
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This Life-Size Cow Statue Has Been The Star Of A Small Illinois Town’s Annual Milk Day Festival Since 1966

by Linze Rice
on Aug 9
A cow statue stands in front of a mural depicting cows, welcoming visitors to Harvard, home of Milk Day.
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These 5 Celebrities Hail From Some Of Illinois’ Most Charming Small Towns

by Linze Rice
on Mar 22
A woman with long brown hair smiles in front of a bookshelf at a bookstore event.
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12 Reasons Living In Illinois Is The Best – And Everyone Should Move Here

by Laura Meli
on Aug 7
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10 Extremely Weird Things Only People From Chicago Do

by Elizabeth Crozier
on Apr 25
A city river dyed bright green, surrounded by tall buildings and a cloudy sky.

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Here Are 10 Things Everyone In Illinois Absolutely Loves

Highlights ten things that people with roots in Illinois can relate to and love about the state.

by Laura Meli
on Jun 12
A hot dog with toppings, fries, and a drink on a checkered table in a vibrant fast-food restaurant setting.