SeasonalGifts, Goodies & Detours: Early Holiday Shopping in NW Illinois
Turn the gift list into a road trip, with antique shops, bakeries and coffee stops across all four Northwest Illinois counties.
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SeasonalA Fall Weekend in Carroll County: Where to Stay, Shop and Eat
When September brings cooler mornings and the first hints of fall color to northwest Illinois, Carroll County becomes an easy place to slow down for a weekend.
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Food & DrinkWhere the Locals Eat: A Sauk Valley Food Crawl
Sixty-year pizza landmarks, a 1963 waterfront marina, a Rock Falls bakery going since 1942: seven real Dixon, Sterling and Rock Falls kitchens that add up to a full day of eating your way across the Sauk Valley.
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CommunitiesWhy We Love Supporting Small Businesses in Carroll County
There’s something about Carroll County that makes you slow down without even realizing it.
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SeasonalA Winter Weekend in Carroll County: Where to Eat, Explore, and Experience the Season
If you’re looking for a December getaway that feels warm, welcoming, and wonderfully unhurried, Carroll County is the perfect place to land.
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Food & DrinkA Two-Day Chocolate Trail Through Northwest Illinois
Chocolate, coffee, small-town shops, dinner theater, and a forest lodge turn Oregon, Dixon, Mount Morris, and Rochelle into a sweet two-day escape.
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Food & DrinkPoopy’s
Located in the heart of northwestern Illinois, Savanna is a town known for its picturesque landscapes, outdoor activities, biker bars and welcoming community. Among its many attractions, one name stands out – Poopy’s.
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