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Take advantage of summer break at the University of Illinois to enjoy outdoor attractions, great restaurants, museums and more in Champaign-Urbana.
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Find fun and clever ideas for outdoor table decorations for your next party or family gathering.
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Homeowners in Chicago and Columbus, Ohio, share their innovative ideas for extending interior living to the great outdoors.
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This exclusive collection of all-star recipes shared by some of the legends of Midwest state fair cook-offs features treats such as Whoopie Pie Cake, True Butterscotch Pie and Cloverleaf Rolls.
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Americans eat 7 billion hot dogs each summer. Make your dog the best in class with these tasty combos from Midwest frank shops!
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When you need a break from the big city, you don't have to go far. These escapes—including Amish Country, Indiana; Galena, Illinois; and Lake Geneva, Wisconsin—are within a one- to three-hour...
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Whether you go storm-chasing, bread-baking, schooner-sailing or cattle-driving, you'll come home with stories your friends can't wait to hear.
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From Minnesota to Ohio, towns along the Midwest's Great Lakes capture the summer vacation spirit. Here are some of our favorite Great Lakes getaways, with tips on exploring each one.
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We spent hours walking, kayaking, swimming and, of course, sampling food from snack shacks. These seven beaches offer the best mix of sandy fun and cosmopolitan flair.
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There might not be any tiki bars in sight, but islands sprinkled throughout the northern Midwest promise their own brand of fun.
