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I Like Illinois is a one stop shop to see all the great things Illinois has to offer. Regularly sharing artists, inventions or activities, we have enjoyed highlighting what we like about Illinois.

As 2024 comes to an end, we wanted to share our top 10 articles! From cicadas to artists, check out what you loved about Illinois this year:

Illinois State Park ranked among the top 10 places to camp in the Midwest

Countless community gardens in Illinois

Morton, Illinois: The Pumpkin Capital of the world

Illinois woman invented the modern dishwasher

Two broods of cicadas seen across Illinois in a once-in-a-lifetime emergence

Celebrate National Champion Crab Races Day

Celebrating 10 years of I Like Illinois

Artist of the Month – Miles Davis

Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day

The Illinois Vintage Fest: Illinois’ hotspot for vintage

Continue tuning in to I Like Illinois in 2025 to see what exciting things are going on around the state!