Cruisin' Illinois

Southern Illinois Adventures Video

This week Julian trades the beaten path for horse trails and trees. Come along for his Southern Illinois adventure in Shawnee National Forest.

Places to Stay

From historic hotels to cabins and campgrounds, Julian has overnighted at some great places in Illinois. This week he highlights a few.

Web Specials: Logan Museum and River Pirates! Video

Who knew that there was so much military history, right in our backyards? But even more interesting, who knew that Illinois was once the home landing spot for river pirates!

Julian is Cruisin' the rugged Illinois "Ozarks."

It's the most treacherous stretch of the Mississippi River -- the "Devil's Backbone" in Grand Tower. We'll cruise down Rattlesnake Ferry Road on the edge of the Shawnee National Forest to learn the mystery behind "Little Egypt."

Cruisin' 2008

Land of Lincoln 2008

Want to plan a trip to Lincoln or learn about the conspiracy surrounding President Lincoln's body? Get all the information you need right here! more
Packaging Presidents

Packaging Presidents: Two centuries of campaigns and candidates more
Japanese Garden 2008

Experience the far east right here in Illinois! WGN's Julian Crews travels to the Anderson Japanese Gardens for this edition of Cruisin' Illinois. more
Whitewater Adventure 2008

VERMILLION RIVER RAFTING 781 North 2249th Rd Oglesby, IL 61348 815-667-5242 Illinois Bureau of Tourism 1-800-2CONNECT more
Starved Rock 2008

WGN'S Julian Crews is once again looking for great places to visit...and he says right now is the perfect time to see one of nature's command performances: Spring wonders at Starved Rock. more
Illinois Water Parks 2008

Julian Crews is off to explore exhuberance in family fun. Join him as he visits various waterparks in Illinois! more
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail 2008

By some estimates, Illinois is the third-largest wine 'consuming' state in the union, but we lag behind other places when it comes to 'production.' more
Kayaking 2008

By some estimates, Illinois is the third-largest wine 'consuming' state in the union, but we lag behind other places when it comes to 'production.' more
Mississippi Palisades 2008

Surrounded by nature's lush green landscape, Julian Crews takes a hike along the trails of the Mississippi River. Learn the best spots for camping and where to find a piece of paradise in a classic wood cabin. more
Cruisin' Rockford 2008

Many famous faces have passed through the doors of the Coronado Theater. Join Julian Crews for a WEB EXCLUSIVE sneak peak at what the stars see on the inside. more