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'Free cruise' robocalls could get you $900
Daily Herald Report
Aug 17, 2017 3:33 PM - If you've ever received one of those annoying robocalls offering you a free cruise, you may be eligible for up to $900 as part of a class-action lawsuit.
'We gotta see this': Nothing can deter some suburbanites from seeing eclipse
By Jamie Sotonoff
Aug 14, 2017 11:00 AM - Anticipating the Aug. 21 eclipse, some people from the suburbs booked hotels in southern Illinois -- and even a ballpark as a private viewing field -- years ago. Others are winging it.
Don't let traffic eclipse once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
By Marni Pyke
Aug 14, 2017 6:24 AM - Don't be so dazzled and uplifted by the Aug. 21 eclipse that you forget to drive. Here are tips for a safe eclipse and traffic predictions for those heading to southern Illinois.
What's in southern Illinois besides the eclipse?
By Richard Klicki
Aug 14, 2017 5:30 AM - If you're traveling to southern Illinois for the first time to view solar eclipse Aug. 21, you'll be surprised by it's lack of "Illinois-ness" -- the land isn't flat and lined with rows and rows of corn and soybeans. If you're staying for a few days, here are some things worth checking out.
Midwest travel: Explore Chicago in-depth with Airbnb Experiences
By Jacky Runice
Aug 12, 2017 7:32 AM - Airbnb just launched Experiences, bookable local-led immersions that offer visitors a closer look at Chicago's world-famous food, art, music and night life. Broadway In Chicago returns to Millennium Park for the sixth time to present its annual Free Broadway In Chicago Summer Concert Monday, Aug. 14.
Midwest travel: Picnic in the Sky for the Chicago Air & Water Show
By Jacky Runice
Aug 5, 2017 7:32 AM - Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower invites you to experience the Chicago Air and Water Show from atop Skydeck Chicago during the third annual Picnic in the Sky Aug. 19. The Godfrey Hotel Chicago invites you to a special solar eclipse viewing party at I|O Godfrey Monday, Aug. 21.
Discovering a summer playground in and around northern Michigan resort area
By Katherine Rodeghier
Aug 3, 2017 7:39 AM - While the epicenter lies in Petoskey, this northern Michigan vacation playground encompasses a cluster of resort communities, some still sporting their Victorian roots in graceful mansions and grand hotels, others showing off modern resort amenities.
Constable: Life serves up 'sandwich generation' stress
By Burt Constable
Aug 1, 2017 5:54 AM - My big plan to photograph my car's odometer rolling from 199,999 miles to 200,000 got lost in the busy "sandwich" shuffle. The suburbs are filled with members of the sandwich generation, who find themselves in the middle between caring for their children and concerns for their aging parents.
Sports, shoppers, adventurers drive suburban tourism growth
By Jamie Sotonoff
Jul 31, 2017 5:30 AM - Tourism is growing in the Chicago suburbs, with each area marketing to its own niche of travelers from youth sports leagues to foreign tourists.
Midwest travel: Taste of Korea fest takes over Skokie's Old Orchard
By Jacky Runice
Jul 29, 2017 7:00 AM - Explore the new Taste of Korea Festival, which highlights the country's food and culture with activities and performances at Skokie's Old Orchard Aug. 5-6. Or enjoy 900-plus sets of free live music during the Mile of Music Aug. 3-6 in Appleton, Wis.

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