Enjoy Illinois – The Official Blog of the Illinois Bureau of Tourism

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  Welcome!
  
  Enjoy Illinois is the official blog of the Illinois Bureau of Tourism.
  
  On behalf of everyone at IBOT, we want to thank you for stopping by. It's truly an honor to share insight about our great state with the rest of the world. We have some excellent contributors from around the state here and we're always looking for more.
  
  If you're an Illinois travel enthusiast, want to share a travel experience, or have any questions at all about travel in Illinois let us know.
  
  Happy Travels,
  
  Jan Kostner
  Deputy Director of Tourism
  www.enjoyillinois.com
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• Twitter Updates

  • enjoyillinois: Northern Illinois is not only beautiful, but has some unique, romantic things to do this Valentine's Day weekend: http://bit.ly/aUoQ3R February 9, 2010
    enjoyillinois: Northern Illinois is not only beautiful, but has some unique, romantic things to do this Valentine's Day weekend: http://bit.ly/aUoQ3R
  • enjoyillinois: LoveDMK! RT @leyla_a: too good to pass up! RT @DMKBurgerBar: Reservations for V-Day still available. 6 courses, $24. Call - 773.360.8686. February 9, 2010
    enjoyillinois: LoveDMK! RT @leyla_a: too good to pass up! RT @DMKBurgerBar: Reservations for V-Day still available. 6 courses, $24. Call - 773.360.8686.
  • enjoyillinois: Our IL Valentine's Day Guide continues today with Southern Illinois. Check out some recommendations from the locals: http://bit.ly/clpr82 February 9, 2010
    enjoyillinois: Our IL Valentine's Day Guide continues today with Southern Illinois. Check out some recommendations from the locals: http://bit.ly/clpr82

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