including carnival rides, dachshund races, bier barrel rolling, a brat eating contest, stein hoist competitions and the Oktoberfest 5k. Music lovers, get ready! More than 50 performances by German ...

The summer festival season has officially begun in central Illinois. Mark your calendars for the following things to do in 2025.

Members get to ride the new coaster, an ode to the former Big Bad Wolf, throughout the weekend; it will officially open to the public on May 23 with a ribbon cutting.

Nothing erases routine and boredom like a great road trip. Whether you’re hitting the road by yourself, going with a friend ...

You don’t need nerves of steel or a love of stomach-lurching drops to enjoy a day at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. While the park is known for its towering roller coasters, like the new ...

Sometimes, doing nothing is the best thing you'll do all day. Seriously. With all the to-do lists and must-eat quests, your ...

Colour, culture, food, music and plenty of fun is on the agenda for July when the 2025 Childers Festival kicks off in the ...

Dan Taylor, Carl Habekost, Madison Blair, Julie Hohulin, Rhonda Martin, Tony Gasper, Diane Hartwig, Mike Steele, Ethan Wells, ...

There are 12 classic rides that bring back nostalgia, like the Ferris Wheel, the Zipper, and Zero Gravity. As a family, there ...