Illinois farmer Tom Ritter was more than a farmer. At 73 years old, he was a man who still lived to serve. “Dad was someone who just absolutely loved agriculture,” says Cory Ritter. “I like to tell ...

Hidden in plain sight on a quiet street in North Utica, Illinois, Nonie’s Bakery & Cafe has been quietly revolutionizing the art of the croissant in a place you’d least expect to find pastry ...

Theis Farm has pumpkins of all sizes, apples, greens, jams and more! Let the kids play on the playground while your peruse the market. Pumpkins are $10 and will last you through ...