Map of Illinois over the top of a bowl of fresh blueberries, with IL written on it

Wine? In Illinois!?

Happy Illinois Wine Month! Yes.  It’s actually a thing, and it should be. Illinois has their first documented winery and vineyard planting dating back to 1851 and by 1880 had over 660 acres planted with 40 operating fine wine cellars. The story of Illinois wine is a story…