Illinois

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A Day’s Drive: A Midwest Rock Climbing Guide

Rock on!

Christopher Newgent

Have You Heard About Chicago’s Lake Parties?

A bacchanalia-on-boats bash takes place every weekend in downtown Chicago.

Megan Fernandez

Traveler: Ebertfest in Champaign

Don’t let the intimate setup or Champaign’s college-town quaintness fool: This is no small-potatoes affair. The event consistently screens top-notch movies and draws name talent.

Alicia Garceau

Traveler: Springfield’s Lincoln Attractions

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum is so entertaining, you might think Disney helped develop it.

Allison Copenbarger Vance

By the Numbers: Why Indy Is a Great Place to Launch a Business

Low taxes, cheap rents, and incentives galore.

Adam Wren