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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...
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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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LIVE MUSIC | ELVIS THROUGH THE YEARS | Timber Lake Playhouse

Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 7:00 pm until Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 10:00 pm
LIVE MUSIC | ELVIS THROUGH THE YEARS | Timber Lake Playhouse

This theater style show gives you a glimpse of Elvis' life in music. This music and media show features father and son team, John and Jonathan Lyons. Their portrayal of the King captures the essence of a young Elvis from his appearances on the Ed Sullivan show right on through to the 1968 NBC Comeback Special! They perform the hits that not only changed the landscape of music but drove the girls wild! You will quickly be reminded why Elvis earned the titles "Elvis the Pelvis" and "The King of Rock and Roll".


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  • Conover Square Mall | A one-of-a-kind shopping experience

    April 10, 2023
    From an old piano factory to a one-of-a-kind shopping experience While visiting the Blackhawk Waterways region of northwest Illinois (Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties), a shopping mecca straight out of the 70s must be put on your itinerary. Conover Square Mall is a historic shopping center in Oregon, Illinois,…
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