Ride on a vintage locomotive, tour the old cars and journey through history at the Monticello Railway Museum. Learn about an artist hidden in Frank Lloyd Wright's shadow and discover his works at the Richard Bock Sculpture Museum in Greenville. Visit the Grosse Point Lighthouse in Evanston, a landmark built because of a disaster. And tour the historic Oakwood Cemetery for a "Who's Who" of old Macomb.
Illinois Adventure is produced by WTVP.
Tune in Thursdays at 7:00pm on the WSIU stations: WSIU 8.1, WUSI 16.1, WSEC 14.1, WQEC 27.1 and WMEC 22.2 or access the WSIU local broadcast livestream online at pbs.org or via the PBS Video app. Get extended access to this program and more with WSIU Passport.
About the Program
Shot on location throughout the state, ILLINOIS ADVENTURE highlights the many interesting places to visit and things to do just a few hours from home. From fishing on Lake Michigan to searching out tree frogs in the Cache River swamp to visiting long-forgotten towns that are vital parts of Illinois' history. Check out WTVP’s Illinois Adventure before you leave home.
