The 8 Best Seafood Restaurants in Illinois!

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The Original Island Shrimp House, Palos Park, IL

Seafood lovers are flocking to The Original Island Shrimp House because of their fresh, delicious seafood and friendly service. This casual seafood restaurant offers a simple menu featuring freshly…

Seafood lovers are flocking to The Original Island Shrimp House because of their fresh, delicious…

The 9 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Illinois!

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Santo Sport Store, Chicago Ridge, IL

Recognized as one of the largest sports team outfitters in the country, Santo Sport Store is the best sporting goods store in south Chicagoland. They carry a wide variety of sports equipment and…

Recognized as one of the largest sports team outfitters in the country, Santo Sport Store is the…

The 10 Best Educational Activities for Children in Illinois!

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Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens, Palos Heights, IL

Perfect for children who love the outdoors, Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens offers 85 acres of gardens, wetlands, prairies, water, and woodlands. This nature center encourages…

Perfect for children who love the outdoors, Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens…

The 10 Best Nature Centers in Illinois!

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Lake Katherine Nature Center, Palos Heights, IL

This small and peaceful nature center in the middle of the suburbs is perfect for an afternoon stroll. Trees, flowers, waterfalls, geese, ducks, and other wildlife are visible along the walking path.…

This small and peaceful nature center in the middle of the suburbs is perfect for an afternoon…

10 Best Mini Golf Courses in Illinois

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Space Golf, Orland Park, IL

If you want to have some fun that’s out of this world, head to Space Golf in Orland Park. This unique space-themed mini golf course is under the glow of a black light. While you’re there,…

If you want to have some fun that’s out of this world, head to Space Golf in Orland Park.…

10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Illinois

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Vegan T’ease, Orland Park, IL

Vegan T’ease doesn’t just serve 100% vegan food, it leans toward natural vegan food too rather than manufactured meat substitutes. This Orland Park restaurant is most famous for its vegan…

Vegan T’ease doesn’t just serve 100% vegan food, it leans toward natural vegan food too…

The 10 Best Kid-Friendly Dentists in Illinois!

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Chicago kiDDS Pediatric Dentistry, Palos Heights, IL

Chicago kiDDS Pediatric Dentistry is an award-winning dental office offering a variety of pediatric dental services ranging from emergency treatments to basic dental exams and procedures. The office…

Chicago kiDDS Pediatric Dentistry is an award-winning dental office offering a variety of pediatric…

The 10 Best Thrift Stores in Illinois!

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The Bridge Thrift Store, Orland Park, IL

The Bridge Thrift Store carries everything from DVDs to bicycles in a welcoming environment. They also sell second-hand apparel, furniture, home goods, electronics, antiques, and many other items…

The Bridge Thrift Store carries everything from DVDs to bicycles in a welcoming environment. They…

The 9 Best Sports Bars in Illinois!

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The Whistle Sports Bar & Grill, Oak Lawn, IL

Considered a neighborhood gem by locals, The Whistle Sports Bar offers delicious food served by personable wait staff. Guests especially love the steak sandwich (menu favorite) and buffalo shrimp.…

Considered a neighborhood gem by locals, The Whistle Sports Bar offers delicious food served by…

The 9 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Illinois!

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The Plush Horse, Palos Park, IL

The Plush Horse has been making delicious ice cream and other sweet treats in a fun environment for over 75 years. Choose from dozens of ice cream flavors like blueberry cheesecake, cake batter, and…

The Plush Horse has been making delicious ice cream and other sweet treats in a fun environment for…

Santo Sport Store, Chicago Ridge, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Illinois!

Recognized as one of the largest sports team outfitters in the country, Santo Sport Store is the best sporting goods store in south Chicagoland. They carry a wide variety of sports equipment and… Read More

Space Golf, Orland Park, IL

Featured in 10 Best Mini Golf Courses in Illinois

If you want to have some fun that’s out of this world, head to Space Golf in Orland Park. This unique space-themed mini golf course is under the glow of a black light. While you’re there,… Read More

Vegan T’ease, Orland Park, IL

Featured in 10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Illinois

Vegan T’ease doesn’t just serve 100% vegan food, it leans toward natural vegan food too rather than manufactured meat substitutes. This Orland Park restaurant is most famous for its vegan… Read More

The Wilton School - Cake Decorating Classes, Darien, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Cooking Classes in Illinois!

Whether you’re a baking expert or cake decorating newbie, you’ll be in good hands at the Wilton School. Their cake decorating classes are taught by helpful, knowledgeable instructors in a… Read More

Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens, Palos Heights, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Educational Activities for Children in Illinois!

Perfect for children who love the outdoors, Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens offers 85 acres of gardens, wetlands, prairies, water, and woodlands. This nature center encourages… Read More

Bo Jackson's Elite Sports, Lockport, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Sports Centers in Illinois!

Proudly known as a leading indoor sports training center, Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports features 88,000 square-feet of training space for athletic training. Turf sport teams such as football,… Read More

933 Speakeasy, Lockport, IL

Featured in 10 Best Speakeasy Bars in Illinois

Embrace the 1920s with a trip to 933 Speakeasy. This fantastic Lockport spot is located on the third floor above Ember’s Tap House but it has a much more niche style than its downstairs… Read More

The Bridge Thrift Store, Orland Park, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Thrift Stores in Illinois!

The Bridge Thrift Store carries everything from DVDs to bicycles in a welcoming environment. They also sell second-hand apparel, furniture, home goods, electronics, antiques, and many other items… Read More

A Frank Lloyd Wright extravaganza

Featured in Editors' Picks: 19 of the Best Things to Do in Illinois!

Oak Park is home to a huge assortment of Wright-designed homes and buildings, and is the place where he perfected much of his groundbreaking architectural style. There are 25 buildings and homes,… Read More

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