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The wine industry in Illinois is growing and thriving. Wineries in beautiful northern Illinois are family owned an operated and craft fine vintages of wine.

Mount Vernon is sometimes considered the northern gateway to all things Southern Illinois. At the crossroads of Interstate 64 and Insterstate 57 and just a few miles south of Interstate 70, the community hopes to draw people southward.

Are you planning on a trip to Southern Illinois? Then you just may want to have some fun while you're visiting. Southern Illinois offers a variety of annual festivals. While planning your trip be sure to schedule in some trips to our annual festivals.

Southern Illinois used to gain national attention for riots and property damage on Halloween. Here's how the region cleaned up and replaced the drunken brawl with Halloween fun.

Parades, entertainment, fairs and good food are just a taste of the diversity of summer events here in Southern Illinois. Are you ready to brave the scorching summer heat to enjoy some of the many summer events in Southern Illinois?

You can combine a road trip in Southern Illinois with a little Christmas or birthday shopping and come back with a nice experience to show for the day as well as a unique gift to stash away for the appropriate occasion.

The singing group calling itself the Five Bawdy Wenches have incorporated the Southern Illinois Ren Faire into its own entity and redesigned the fair for more fun.

Kansas defeated Southern Illinois 61-58 on Thursday night to advance to the Elite Eight.

An abandoned duffel bag disrupted classes in two buildings at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale on Wednesday while police investigated the threat.

Illinois' second state fair, the DuQuoin State Fair in Southern Illinois, will feature a major switch this year, going from Western World to a jungle theme. On the grandstand: Sawyer Brown and two American idol veterans.

The child advocacy center in Mount Vernon, Illinois, serve a third of this big state and tries to teach children when they should call on adult for help.

The city of Marion, Illinois, has been fighting for 17 years to build a new city reservoir and chances are the fight will continue for several more years.

As part of his budget proposal, Governor Rod Blagojevich has planned changes to the Illinois Department of Corrections that will eliminate union jobs and replace them with political appointees.

Nationally-known metal-worker and sculptor John Medwedeff found the charm and quiet comfort of Murphysboro, Illinois, made it the perfect place to locate his forge.

Robert Stroud (1890-1963), the Birdman of Alcatraz, is buried in Metropolis, Illinois, a town on the Ohio River, in the southernmost tip of Illinois. Metropolis is also the hometown of Superman, the only town in the entire country with that name.

Illinois corn fields are being supplemented by Illinois vineyards thanks in large part to the recent growth in local wineries. Here's how it became a $20 million a year business in the heartland.

Winemaking in Illinois began in the mid 1800's with a Utopian sect called the Icarians. The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail was originally the brainchild of a retired SIU professor who started his own winery in 1984....

An earthquake was felt at around 4:37am in Illinois and other parts of the midwest...

The 10-day Illinois State Fair in Springfield this year (Aug 8-17, 2008) will include performances each night from a range of artists including ZZ Top, Weird Al Yankovic, Brooks and Dunn, and Huey Lewis and the News.

U.S. Interstate 57 runs right through the middle of Marion, IL. If you're traveling I-57 and need to make a stop in Southern Illinois, Marion has plenty to offer you in the way of food, lodging and more. What's available in Marion?

J.C. Hagan has a sharp eye and keen wit for Illinois political analysis. It's a shame his take on the elections are right.

This is an article pointing out great tourist ideas near Valentine's Day.

The tiny community of Elizabethtown, illinois, boasts one of the state's oldest landmarks, The Rose Hotel, and a spectacular view of the Ohio River. It's worth the trip off the beaten path.

After five years of no state funding for school construction, southern Illinois schools needing new facilities were getting desperate. This week, five school boards banded together to do something about it.

Illinois wineries are booming and to head off the competition, each one is trying to come up with the best flavored wine. Some of the new options are very creative and tasty.

The tiny community of Metropolis, Illinois, decided decades ago that if Superman lived in the fictional city of Metropolis, they would adopt the comic book hero as their own. The town's devotion makes for a fun afternoon of Superman history.

In July, Illinois began a program designed to assure that all children have access to health care, but the plan fails toa ddress big problems in the system and will fail.

Illinois has many hidden nooks and crannies that are beautiful vacation spots and weekend getaway destinations.

Galena is a charming, historic town nestled in the rolling hills of northwest Illinois.

When visiting Galena, Illinois for a romantic getaway there are many wonderful romantic restaurants with excellent food

There will be parades, big and small, celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Illinois this year.

The resorts in Illinois are not that large, but the size of the resort is dictated by the size of the mountains. That does not mean that they are not top notch, far from it, and with the closeness to major cities, they are great for a day trip or a weekend get away

Are you looking to make this Valentines Day one of the most special ever? How about spending it in one of these great Illinois inns?

At Midnight on November 24, 2006, Chicago Outlet Mall in Aurora,Illinois will be open for Christmas shopping. The air will be crisp and festive as the shoppers find treasures in Aurora Illinois

The origin of the word "pub" is from the term "public house'. The public house was originally a community gathering spot. Community members could easlly meet at the pub for socializing, story telling and sharing news

Illinois is so centrally located, it is a good location for almost anyone to consider for an Anniversary Getaway Package.

A restaurant review of Bangkok Garden Restaurant in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

A complete guide on writing an informative restaurant review. Hope it helps!

Use locally-based restaurant review sites to find your next favorite food venue in your area. Leave your own reviews and lead others to the best food near where you live.

Don't let the nice atmosphere and great location fool you. Mile Square, located on Washington Street in the square mile city, offers sub par food and terrible service at a jacked up price. Here is a restaurant review of Mile Square in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Writing an excellent restaurant review can give the reader a wonderful picture of what it would be like to eat at that restaurant. There are certain areas that need to be covered in a restaurant review. The following are some suggestions as to what should be covered.

A restaurant review of Charcoal Grill and Rotisserie in Burlington, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Glory Days Bar & Grill in Ozaukee, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Su Casa Mexican Grill in Sussex, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Panda Hut Chinese in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Good Company in Appleton, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Victoria's Italian Cuisine in Appleton, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Apollon Greek Cuisine in Appleton, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Brooklyn Grill in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Jimmy's Family Restaurant in Jackson, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Bilotti's Pizza & Italian Garden in De Pere, Wisconsin.

An overview of geocaching, the newest high-tech treasure hunting craze as well as some great resources. Then the inside information you need to plan a trip to the gold mine of geocaches - southern Illinois! If you've never heard of geocaching - beware- it's addictive!

A lot of choices in Southern Illinois and neighboring St Louis for Independence Day celebrations.

The Big Muddy Monster, a campus ghost, a phantom funeral procession, and more can be found in Southern Illinois.

The small and larger towns of Southern Illinois will celebrate Christmas in a variety of ways this holiday season thanks to Kris Kringle, Charles Dickens, Popeye, St. Nicholas, and the La Guianee singers.

A restaurant review of the Ten-O-One Club in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Fratellos Waterfront Restaurant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Just a few of the many Southern Illinois wineries. Many of them offer award-winning wines.

A restaurant review of Jimmy Seas Pub, Grill & Fenders in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Joey's Seafood & Grill located in Madison, Wisconsin.

If you are looking for casual American cuisine in Honolulu, check out the Big City Diner. Big City Diner is a great place for a good, quick bite to eat and a beer. Here is a restaurant review of Big City Diner in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Read this informative restaurant review and find out why I like to stop and eat at Fast Eddies when I'm in the area!

A restaurant review of Mahoney's All-American Grill in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

This is the second local restaurant review, in my series of 12 reviews, in Lake Charles Louisisana.

It's been a while to all you "fans" of Pure Writing, but I'm back with this new restaurant review. This is the first restaurant review I have ever done.

This is a restaurant review of Lizard's Thicket which is based out of Columbia South Carolina. They have some great food and a wide variety.

This is a restaurant review of Pizza Palace. It is a friendly, family-owned restaurant in Columbia, South Carolina.

Tony's Town Square Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom offers superb Italian dishes at a reasonable cost. Here is a restaurant review of Tony's Town Square Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida.

A restaurant review of Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Mackinaws Grill & Spirits in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of C.J.'s at the Wayside in Ripon, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Titletown Brewing Company in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Big Apple Bagels (BAB) located in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Brett Favre's Steakhouse in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Rita's in Ripon, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Fat Bruce's Bakery & Eating Kitchen in Ripon, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

A restaurant review of Bublitz's Restaurant & Alehouse in Lomira, Wisconsin.

With a fabulous atmosphere, mouth-watering menu, and impeccable service, Frankie and Johnnie's is one of the very best restaurants in the northern part of the state. Here is a restaurant review of Frankie and Johnnie's in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Here is a restaurant review of Chevys Fresh Mex in Kissimmee, Florida.

There are not many diners in Honolulu, or on entire the island of Oahu for that matter. But Zippy's is about as close as you can get to the diner experience. This family restaurant chain is very popular in Honolulu, among locals and visitors alike.

The best Italian restaurant in Waikiki - perhaps the best in all of Honolulu - is Arancino di Mare, located at 255 Beachwalk Avenue, just across from the gorgeous Waikiki Beach.

When your visit to Waikiki is costing you even more than you anticipated... When you are ready to consider cashing in your plane tickets back to the mainland just to get your family a bite to eat, it's time to pay a visit to Perry's Smorgy Restaurant.

If you are looking for delicious, authentic Chinese cuisine in Orlando, Florida, check out Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant, located at 13769 South John Young Parkway.

If you love Thai food, you will enjoy Keo's in Waikiki. Keo's in Waikiki is a popular Thai restaurant among islanders and tourists alike. The restaurant serves delicious and authentic Thai cuisine in a bright island setting for reasonable prices.

The Garibaldi restaurant in Orlando, Florida, offers a fresh, fun atmosphere similar to that of the Chevy's Fresh Mex restaurant chain. Garibaldi also serves up a similar menu featuring a wide variety of Mexican cuisine.

What can I say about Frankie Farrell's, the new Irish pub and grille in Orlando, Florida? Well, firstly, the police should put yellow caution tape around this place so that unsuspecting restaurant-goers can avoid a nightmare experience.

It may be a great venue to catch some of New Jersey's best live music, but Maxwell's in Hoboken is a poor excuse for a restaurant. The food is terrible, and therefore terribly overpriced. And the service is practically nonexistent.

A review of a fairly new Mexican Restaurant called Bravo's in Ocean Beach, CA

In Lake Buena Vista, Florida, a restaurant called Big River Grille & Brewing Works really delivers for both lunch and dinner. Located on the Disney Boardwalk, Big River Grille boasts terrific food and fast, friendly service at a reasonable price.

Sometimes you have to try a restaurant for yourself and make up your own mind. I'm glad I tried the Fuku-Sushi.

There is no better way to end a long day of shopping at the upscale Mall at Millenia in Orlando, Florida, than with a fabulous sit-down dinner at its best restaurant, Brio Tuscan Grille.

Caffelatte Italian Restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine in Waikiki. While the food is outstanding, the atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired.

If you are seeking a truly elegant evening out in Honolulu, make reservations at La Mer, an exquisite French restaurant located at the Halekulani resort in Waikiki.

Searching for a fine dining guide by browsing several restaurant reviews in various sites and coming up with a restaurant choice that satisfies your appetite is a time-consuming task.