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Illinois park of the month: Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area

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Tuesday, June 02, 2015 02:12 PM

carlyleEach year, more than 800,000 visitors come to Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area, a gorgeous 3,000 acre site located on the west shore of Carlyle Lake. Main features include a swimming pool and opportunities for camping, boating, fishing, hunting, picnicking, bird watching and hiking.

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Illinois artist of the month: Bruce Walters

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Tuesday, June 02, 2015 10:58 AM

AOTM - Bruce WaltersBruce Walters started drawing at a young age and has had a lifelong passion for art. Walters has taught at Western Illinois University since 1997. He has also worked as a graphic designer and illustrator for corporations, museums, federal and state institutions, advertising agencies and the media. Walters’ artwork has been displayed in more than 100 solo, invitational and competitive exhibitions − primarily in the Midwest.

 

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Naperville ranked safest large city in the United States

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Sunday, May 31, 2015 10:54 AM

Naperville ranked safest large city in the United States

If you’re looking for a large city with low crime, one recent ranking claims you can’t do better than Illinois’ fifth-largest city.

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Five places to visit Lincoln in Springfield (VIDEO)

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Friday, May 15, 2015 06:21 PM

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Windy City to be home to Obama Presidential Library

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015 02:55 PM

President Barack Obama and The First Lady in Chicago

Calling it the place where “all the strands of my life came together,” President Barack Obama announced today that the city where he declared his victory in the race to become the 44th president of the United States will also host his presidential library.

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