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15 Fun Places to Explore in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago is among the largest cities in the United States and it’s known for its bold architecture, it’s skyline punctuated by skyscrapers...
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A Weekend in St. Charles, IL
I was near St. Charles, Illinois and saw that it was so cute so I thought I would stop and explore. St. Charles is a quaint, beautiful...
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Watching the Eclipse in Carbondale, IL
Mike and I traveled to Carbondale, Illinois on August 21, 2017 to see the solar eclipse. The eclipse traveled 2,500 miles across the...