Big Ten baseball: A look back at the conference tournament
The bats have been put away for some teams while others prepare to play on in the NCAA baseball tournament. But, nearly 48,000 fans saw 15 good games during the […]
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Big Ten baseball: Iowa wins battle of pitchers over Indiana
It looked more like a battle between two top seeds rather the lowest and highest seeded teams. In a pitching duel, eighth-seeded Iowa managed to score a 4-2 victory over […]
No Kryptonite worries – Aurora, Illinois, area is home to Superman, a classic house and Broadway
Once known as Smallville, the Aurora, Illinois, area is far from small. The second largest city in the state, Aurora is the anchor among a 10-city region southwest of Chicago. […]
Big wheels keep on turnin’ – Fantastic Midwest paddle boat cruises
River City Star – Omaha, Nebraska With summer unofficially kicking off this weekend, it’s time to head back to the water. How about staying dry and maybe sipping a nice […]
Blowing in the Wind – Chicago travel show to offer vacation tips Feb. 10-11
Longing for that “perfect” vacation trip, but not quite sure how to go about it? Or where to go? Well, the 2018 Chicago Travel and Adventure Show can help you […]
Land of the Giants – World’s largest attractions stand tall in Casey, Illinois
World’s Largest Things in Casey, Illinois For most people, Casey is an exit in south-central Illinois, about halfway between St. Louis and Indianapolis. But to fans of world’s largest objects, […]
Foodie alert! Restaurants highlight visit to Elgin, Illinois
Located along the Fox River and about 45 minutes from downtown Chicago, lies the city of Elgin. Illinois’ eighth-largest city was once home to the Blackhawk Native Americans. The community […]
Quad Cities – John Deere Pavilion offers look at farming and more
It started with a single steel plow to help cut through the thick Midwestern soil. Today, John Deere leads the world in the production of farm machinery. The John Deere […]
Big wheels keep on turnin’ – Quad Cities’ Celebration Belle cruises the Mississippi
As you climb the steps to the top deck of the Celebration Belle, you can almost envision Mark Twain sitting at a corner table enjoying an ice-cold glass of sweet […]
Rollin’ on the River – Welcome to the Quad Cities
The Mississippi River separates them. It also unites them. The Quad Cities present visitors with a variety of activities and attractions. You can float along Old Man River on a […]