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Peoria spreads along the Illinois River with a skyline that will surprise you with its city feel. This river town is bigger than most on our list, but it still has that special connection to the water ...

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Discover Iowa’s most charming historic towns along the Mississippi River, from Dubuque to Keokuk, with museums, river views, and timeless charm.

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EDWARDSVILLE - On Thursday, July 10, 2025, the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) students, ...

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They thought they could hide in America’s heartland, but they were sadly mistaken. Not on our watch," an investigator said.

Things to do in Frontenac State Park. Located between Red Wing and Lake City, Frontenac State Park overlooks Lake Pepin on the bluffs along the Minnesota side of the Mississippi River. Campers will ...

The primary draws to southern Illinois are the outdoor recreation activities in Shawnee National Forest, including hiking, cycling, rock climbing and ziplining, as well as vineyards and wine trails.