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Sometimes the most extraordinary adventures begin with the most ordinary moments, like driving through Vandalia, Illinois, when suddenly you spot something that makes you question whether you’ve ...

The Illinois State Fair opens Aug. 7 in Springfield, promising 11 days of concerts, livestock showcases, carnival rides and ...

The Boone County and Winnebago County fairs are about to kick off providing music, food, carnival rides and plenty of family ...

Everything is bigger in Texas, and the same is true of the GOP’s redistricting gambit. Texas Republicans’ rare mid-decade ...

The Western Michigan Old Engine Club will celebrate its 51st Annual Old Engine and Tractor Show from July 31 to Aug. 2 at Riverside Park in Scottville, offering ...

The tokens themselves are works of art, little brass medallions that proclaim “Dragon Fire Brings Good Luck Make A Wish.” They’re the kind of thing you’d expect to find in a fairy tale, except instead ...

Science and technology have made many hazards predictable in ways that were unthinkable 150 years ago. Tragedies, like the ...

Experience the charm of Europe in Vail, Colorado—a mountain village with old-world architecture, riverside views, and alpine ...

Whether it's the serenity of floating down a lazy river, the adrenaline rush of torpedoing down a water slide, or the ...

If you’re looking for a fun-filled day with family and friends, then Illinois has plenty of amusement parks to choose from. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or prefer more relaxed rides, there is ...

Newer airport screening machines that operate like medical CT scanners are better at spotting liquid explosives, but many ...