One of the world´s most celebrated travel routes - a highway stretching approximately 2,448 miles (3,940 kilometers) across eight Midwestern and Western states of the USA which became an enduring symbol of freedom, adventure, and the open road - marks its centennial on November 11. It´s being marked by festivals, classic-car rallies, exhibitions, preservation projects, and community celebrations throughout all eight states. The National Route 66 Centennial Commission has coordinated
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The "Hometown of Superman" is a charming town of some 6,000 nestled along the picturesque Ohio River in the far south of Illinois (a six-hour drive from Chicago) where it borders Kentucky, and boasts a number of attractions beyond its superhero connection. With a rich history dating back to 1839, Metropolis has grown into a vibrant hub for both residents and visitors alike. Originally settled by European immigrants attracted to the fertile lands along the Ohio, Metropolis has
Brent Hofacker
Today is one of the United States‘ few annual holidays which most of its inhabitants regardless of origin, age, or creed cherish and when families reunite unlike any other time of year except Christmas. Always observed the fourth Thursday of November, Thanksgiving is so deep-rooted at least in part because it’s rooted deeply in the beginnings of this country’s history, when in 1621 it’s said the recently arrived Pilgrim settlers from England shared a harvest feast
The USA’s second largest city, like most of the country’s most vibrant cities, derives much of that vibrancy from its immigrants. And one of the tastiest legacies of all those generations of immigration is a spectacular array of ethnic eats that are truly globe spanning. Whenever I’m in Chicago, I always concentrate on seeking out the coolest and most exotic. Here’s just a sampling of what’s on the multicultural menu!
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Welcome to the Midwest‘s Middle Kingdom! On Chi-To
