July 19, 2025
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Wine bars and taprooms along Route 66 make for excellent pit stops

Here are seven destinations for artisan drinks along Route 66, including stops in Plainfield, Lockport and Joliet.

By Ryan Searl●

These northern Illinois ‘dive bars’ offer relaxed, laid-back atmospheres

National Dive Bar Day is Monday, July 7. If you're looking for a local pub to check out, these neighborhood dive bars in northern Illinois are worth visiting.

By Aimee Barrows●

9 ice cream parlors in northern Illinois to visit this summer

July is National Ice Cream Month! Check out this list of 9 places to visit this summer.

By Aimee Barrows●