DeKalb, Illinois
The Egyptian Theatre
This architectural stunner is one of the few surviving Egyptian Revival theaters in the U.S.
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DeKalb, Illinois
This architectural stunner is one of the few surviving Egyptian Revival theaters in the U.S.
Chicago, Illinois
These abandoned grain silos and tunnels are an urban exploration dream.
Batavia, Illinois
World's second largest particle accelerator, where nature reveals its secrets.
Chicago, Illinois
This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.
Chicago, Illinois
This museum celebrating the almighty dollar lets visitors literally stand in the shadow of a million bucks.
Chicago, Illinois
The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.
Oak Park, Illinois
The famous author's birthplace is preserved in a town that he once described as narrow-minded.
Chicago, Illinois
The unluckiest U-boat in the entire German fleet is now on display in a Chicago museum.
Springfield, Illinois
When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.
Brookfield, Illinois
What may be America's largest classic video game arcade lurks inconspicuously in a Chicago suburb.
Park Ridge, Illinois
A towering Art Deco movie palace made to look like a Mayan temple.
Chicago, Illinois
This alley in downtown Chicago held the bodies of over 600 people after the fateful Iroquois Theatre fire.
Wheaton, Illinois
Tucked away amongst townhomes lies a restored, early 20th-century tea house and garden, the only remains of a historic estate.