Illinois

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A crowded summer artisan market with a sign limiting vendor booths to 20, illustrating the impact of limited space on local events.

Limited space impacts 2026 summer artisan markets

A popular Illinois summer market in Montgomery is capping vendor booths at just 20 this year.

Katerina Orlova·June 27, 2026

Six wild bison graze on a sunlit prairie landscape, with a distant city skyline hinting at their proximity to Chicago.

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Wild bison return to prairie 60 miles from Chicago

On December 5, 2025, a primal roar echoed across the Burlington Prairie, just 60 miles northwest of Chicago.

Mateo Castillo·June 7, 2026