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100 miles due west of Chicago lie the rolling hills, old growth forests and the pristine rivers of the Blackhawk Waterways in Northwest Illinois. With its quaint cabins and darling bed & breakfasts, it's the perfect weekend getaway in Illinois. Every mile is steeped in history, surrounded by outdoor beauty and dotted with charming villages. The Blackhawk Waterways is what your vacation getaway looks like...
In Real Life.

John Deere

Historic Site

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photo: Jack Hughes

Mississippi Palisades

State Park

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photo: Jack Hughes

Nachusa Grasslands

Bison Herd

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De Immigrant Windmill

working windmill

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CONCERT | Prophecy - A Trans Siberian Orchestra Tribute

Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 7:30 pm until Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 9:30 pm
CONCERT | Prophecy - A Trans Siberian Orchestra Tribute

The day BEFORE New Year's Eve

DEC. 30 | 7:30-9:30 p.m.
PROPHECY | This powerhouse group of classically trained musicians come together to create nothing short of an electrifying evening of holiday rock music on Dec. 30 at the Historic Dixon Theatre.

Performing in the style of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Prophecy has spared no details when it comes to costumes, choreography, music, lasers and fog. With more than 10 million albums sold, the original Trans-Siberian Orchestra has inspired generations of fans to rediscover the multi-dimensional art form of the rock opera.

Tickets are available at the link at the top of this event. 

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    November 28, 2022
    Summer had to end The summer of 2022 was enjoyable around here, and the fall was fabulous. Enjoying the outdoors with friends and family is addictive. It doesn't have to end when our furnaces start to growl. Many people don't think of northwest Illinois as a winter vacation destination, but…
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