Travel
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New customs facility could boost international travel, business at Chicago Executive Airport
Oct 5, 2021 5:18 PM - A new, $3 million U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility, expected to boost international travel and business in the Northwest suburbs, opened Tuesday at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling. -
Spitting, shoving, racial epithets -- aviation workers want action on air rage
Sep 29, 2021 7:21 PM - "There's a constant degrading of who we are." Airline workers at O'Hare forum describe insults from unruly customers. -
4 workarounds to book your fall vacation rental with points
Sep 26, 2021 6:00 AM - Booking a home with points isn't impossible. Here are some options to use your rewards from credit cards or hotels to help pay for your next vacation rental.
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Will spring drought put a damper on our fall colors this year? Next few weeks may decide
Sep 22, 2021 9:38 AM - The peak fall color in the suburbs usually is around Oct. 20, but the exact timing and intensity depends on the weather going forward, location and other factors. -
Fall colors form a backdrop for wine, beer and spirits sampling in Southern Illinois and Indiana
Sep 12, 2021 7:56 AM - Pair wine tasting with leaf-peeping for an enjoyable autumn road trip through Southern Illinois and Southern Indiana, and consider tossing in a few breweries, distilleries and festivals along the way. Time your visit for mid- to late October when fall colors usually peak. Remember, though, Mother Nature can be fickle. -
Don't forget your fishing pole when planning camping trip or hike
Sep 7, 2021 5:36 PM - This time of the year is a great time to hike or camp, and many of the top locales are good fishing spots as well. -
Reflecting on past successes, Visit McHenry County eyes bold future
Sep 3, 2021 4:41 PM - Back in the days leading up to the creation of the McHenry County Convention and Visitors Bureau, now doing business as Visit McHenry County, local economic development experts knew that hundreds of thousands of potential grant and visitor dollars were going untapped. -
There's hope for COVID-19 'flattening' in Illinois, but are neighboring states safe?
Aug 31, 2021 7:26 PM - Recent trends indicate COVID-19 infections are leveling and officials are hopeful. But "the fact is we've all lived through this long enough to not jump the gun," Gov. J.B. Pritzker said. And how safe are neighboring states for those planning a road trip during the Labor Day holiday? -
EU takes US off safe travel list, backs travel restrictions
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5 ways to prepare and pack for COVID-era travel
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