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Top 5 Scenic Drives in Illinois

Top 5 Scenic Drives in Illinois

Can you remember the last time you drove for the sake of exploration? Or took the long way home on purpose? It’s a freeing experience to drive down the interstate, onto rural routes, and through the tree-lined backroads of the countryside. Thankfully, Illinois is home to many roads and byways that are perfect for your next scenic drive; you may even want to find and...

Quiz: What % Adult Are You?

Quiz: What %% Adult Are You?

Regardless of age, the timeline of adulthood looks different for everyone. Whether it’s the first time you fold a fitted sheet or give yourself the “we have food at home” talk, adulthood is full of milestones. (And it’s totally OK if you celebrate the little stuff just as much as the big stuff.) Curious about how many boxes you’ve checked as you travel the road...

Top 5 Illinois RV Campsites

Top 5 Illinois RV Campsites

The idea of an RV camping trip can have you daydreaming for days. Can you already smell the musky smoke and pine needles from a late-night campfire? Taste the charred burgers? Feel the rush of pride when you catch more fish than Uncle Todd? No matter what your ideal camping trip looks like, Illinois is a great state to make it happen. To ease your...

37 Random Things You’ll Need When You Buy a House

37 Random Things You’ll Need When You Buy a House

You just bought a house ‒ congratulations! Now, it’s time to make sure you’re equipping it with the right “things.” Don’t get me wrong, it’s fun to pick out new furniture, cookware and fluffy towels (whether you bought them yourself or were gifted them courtesy of your wedding registry). But when you step into the responsibility of owning a house, you realize how much stuff...

How To Protect Your Small Business from a Data Breach

How To Protect Your Small Business from a Data Breach

Data breaches are becoming increasingly more common, particularly for small businesses. Cyber attacks are a means for hackers to collect personal information for fraudulent purposes. Small businesses may have budget and staffing limitations that make them more vulnerable to attack. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect your company from a data breach. Understand How Data Breaches Occur Data breaches can happen in...