Honoring Abe on his day with a side trip to Springfield, IL

Honoring Abe on his day with a side trip to Springfield, IL

Updated 2-12-24   Driving home from the Super Bowl today?  You might consider a stop in Springfield, Illinois – hometown of Abraham Lincoln. Just about anywhere you walk, you could be tracing his footsteps from a century ago.  Many of the places that he made...
Is the Illinois State Fair the “Kid Friendliest?”

Is the Illinois State Fair the “Kid Friendliest?”

The Illinois State Fair wrapped up Sunday with headliners Robin Thicke/MAGIC! performing in the grandstand.  They were preceded by Steely Dan on Friday night and Jake Owen/Parmalee/Cadillac 3 on Saturday. But, as popular as these acts were with teens and adults, the...
Honoring Abe on his day with a side trip to Springfield, IL

A quick guide to Springfield, IL

Springfield, Illinois was Abraham Lincoln’s home town. Just about anywhere you walk, you could be tracing his footsteps from a century ago.  Many of the places that he made famous are still here and you can visit most of them. In Search of History Abraham Lincoln...
Country Inn & Suites launches complete new design

Country Inn & Suites launches complete new design

Country Inn & Suites is no longer the “rocking chair on the front porch” brand that you’ve known since 1989. With the ribbon cutting of the newest Country Inn & Suites in Springfield, Illinois, the brand has made a significant leap into the future with a...