Illinois Country Living Magazine

Print Joe’s Chicken Tortilla Soup Submitted by Joe Marlo, SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative Servings 12 Ingredients4 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces1 teaspoon olive oil1 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon gro...

Print Churro Bars Submitted by Sandy Angelo, Illinois Electric Cooperative Servings 12 Ingredients1 cup butter softened1 cup granulated sugar1 cup brown sugar2 eggs1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 t...

As the growing season ends and gardens transition into a well-deserved period of rest, a few important fall tasks can help extend the season while laying the groundwork for a healthy, vibrant landscape next spring.

Add fall bloomers

Fall-blooming annuals and perennials help extend the beauty of the garden and provide an important food source for pollinators that remain...

It’s the final call for Illinois Country Living’s 2026 SnapShots contest. Whether you’re a photographer, an enthusiastic hobbyist or an amateur, this is your chance to share how you see Illinois.

The contest celebrates the beauty of the Prairie State throughout the year, with four seasonal categories: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Photographers may submit up to thre...