A mysterious light floating in the trees of Arkansas may be a piezoelectric effect.

This futuristically sylvan church is a glass-enclosed marvel of modern architecture.

Once known as the Illinois Asylum for the Incurable Insane.

Grand opera on a miniature scale.

Chicago’s incendiary role in the labor movement.

Once an ornate movie theater remade by Catholic Charities.

A 19th-century horse lover's bequest led to the construction of this unique fountain in Chicago.

This titanic Catholic church in Chicago is also a refuge of the fictional cult-favorite wizard detective Harry Dresden.

This Mediterranean castle was built for a millionaire and his giant dog.

Its eclectic exhibits range from the world’s first motorcycle to Luke Skywalker’s Land Speeder.

A historic and oft-filmed prison stands in a Chicago suburb.

Roses and other fascinating flora fill this garden built to commemorate Britain's immortal Bard.

A hidden grotto on the grounds of the Kane County Government Center.

This cemetery is all that remains of a school for "wayward" girls.

The first and only museum dedicated to stained glass and horology opened outside of Chicago in 2017.

The NBA player's elaborate former home is now a ghost of its old glory.

In the Shawnee National Forest, amazing rock formations peer through the treeline.

One of Chicago's last seafood smokehouses perfects a dying breed of fishcraft.

Orthodox church partially financed by Tsar Nicolas II.

This architectural stunner is one of the few surviving Egyptian Revival theaters in the U.S.

The multinational Burger King chain is banned from operating within 20 miles of a family restaurant filed under the same name.

Former bath house turns gastropub.

Oversized statues are just the tip of this nostalgic Americana roadside attraction.

In the loving memory of a tragically deceased role-player this Illinois park is decked out with both dungeons and dragons.