An expanded display promoting state parks and recreational sites was featured in Conservation World at the Illinois State Fair.



In the heart of Appalachia, where the rolling hills are as steeped in tradition as they are in natural beauty, one humble culinary creation reigns supreme: the pepperoni roll.



With its carved giltwood trim and rich velvet upholstery, this sofa would look right at home among the opulent baroque and extravagant rococo styles of the 18th century.


Identifying antique glass isn’t always easy. If you’re lucky, a piece may be marked, like this Phanomen vase, which is signed “Loetz Austria” on its pontil.