Southern Illinois Raceway
Southern Illinois Raceway (SIR) is a fast, high-banked 1/8th mile clay oval with lap times averaging 9 to 11 seconds. The popular racetrack is located on Highway 13, about 5 miles east of Marion, Illinois. A high, well-supported catch fence atop a strong guardrail completely surrounds the track. It is known for transforming into a […]
Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center
Haunted Trails in Burbank is open all year and specializes in family fun, birthday parties, and group celebrations for all occasions and ages. Seasonal park attractions include 18-hole award-winning miniature golf, go-karts, junior karts, batting cages, and amusement rides (open April through October). Two game rooms are open all year. Over a hundred sports, video, […]
Dallara IndyCar Factory
The Dallara IndyCar Factory is located a third of a mile southwest of the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway—home of the Indianapolis 500–and just five miles from Downtown Indianapolis. Our new 202,000-square-foot facility is the go-to place for race fans and those new to the sport to get their fill of all things IndyCar! Visitors to […]
Chicagoland Speedway
Chicagoland Speedway is a 1.5-mile (2.4-km) tri-oval near Chicago. The speedway opened in 2001 and hosted NASCAR until 2019. The speedway hosted the IndyCar Series until 2010, recording the closest finish in series history. NASCAR operates the speedway. In 1995, Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Tony George and International Speedway Corporation CEO Bill France Jr. discussed building […]
White River State Park
White River State Park, located in downtown Indianapolis, is home to world-class attractions and destinations that provide visitors with unique experiences. On 250 beautiful acres, greenspaces, trails, trees, and waterways coexist with cultural, educational, and recreational attractions. TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park, IMAX Theater, Indianapolis Zoo, Indiana State Museum, Eiteljorg Museum, NCAA Hall […]
Is Hospice Only For End Of Life
Despite the abundance of information on hospice care, several myths may prevent you from obtaining it early. This series debunks hospice myths and shows how it improves lives. Hospice Myths It is a common misperception that hospice care is exclusively for people who are nearing the end of life. Terminally sick patients receive individualized nursing […]
Pancreatic Cancer Hospice Time to Live
Pancreatic cancer might be difficult to identify initially due to its nonspecific signs. Unfortunately, with an estimated 56,770 new cases per year, patients do experience distressing symptoms at the end of life if they are not treated effectively. If you are a family caregiver for someone who has pancreatic cancer, it is critical to understand […]
Louis Joliet Mall
Louis Joliet Mall (Westfield) Louis Joliet Mall in Joliet, Illinois. This shopping center has JCPenney, Macy’s (previously Marshall Field’s), a 14-screen Cinemark movie theater, and two vacant anchors from Carson’s and Sears. Cajun Boil & Bar and TGI Fridays are among its eateries. Louis Joliet has Macy’s and JCPenney on one level and Bergner-Weise and […]
Stage 4 Cancer Hospice
If someone has cancer and is battling in their last days, their loved ones prefer hospice for cancer as exceptional care. Despite the doctor’s hard work, the patient’s best efforts, and the family’s loving support, occasionally cancer therapies cease functioning, and a cure or long-term remission is no longer feasible. When that happens, hospice can […]
What Are 4 Goals for End of Life Care?
Each death experience is unique. Death can occur quickly or linger for days, weeks, or even months. The body diminishes but the intellect remains clear in some elderly people. Physical strength may outlast cognitive deterioration. Many people question what occurs when someone dies. You may wonder how to soothe, what to say, or do. This […]
