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A 300-year-old church in Cahokia, Illinois, ties to Lewis and Clark and remains active today with tours, weddings, and weekly Latin Mass.

A small Illinois hotel offers 12 fantasy-themed rooms, from spaceships to glaciers, giving budget travelers a unique getaway without leaving the Midwest.

Plan the perfect fall in Missouri with fun activities, scenic views, and seasonal adventures.

Explore Missouri’s best fall festivals—Oktoberfest, Maple Leaf, Apple Fest, and more—packed with food, parades, music, and autumn colors.

Warmer weather is coming and now is the time to plan a trip to some of the best beaches in Illinois.

Missouri Highway Speed Limits: Know Before You Go

We all have those days where laying on the couch eating potato chips and watching Netflix is just too strong to resist. But while occasional laziness is a universal experience, some places seem to take it to a whole new level. According to data from 24/7 Wall St., a ...

A new ranking puts Illinois among the top 20 happiest states in the nation, and that may have you asking why.

Right now it's so hard to think about spending money in a big city, but one city in Illinois is getting national recognition for being a place to live, work, and play.

New York vs. Chicago? The ever-lasting debate. Who's got the better pizza? Well, the experts have spoken and they say... Yelp ranked the best of the best in pizza for 2024. You may not be surprised that Illinois tops the list over New York (insert sad face). The...