Elkhart Station General Store shop and tasting room to open March 4

Conn's Hospitality Group on March 4 plans to open the Elkhart Station General Store along Route 66 in Elkhart, Illinois, that will feature Illinois-made products and tasting room for Illinois-based beer, wine and spirits. Conn's has a variety of business ventures in central Illinois, including the Obed & Isaac's brewery, Inn at 835 boutique hotel, … Continue reading Elkhart Station General Store shop and tasting room to open March 4

Couple buys historic Gillett Mansion in Elkhart

A couple from Springfield, Illinois, purchased the historic Gillett Mansion that sits atop of prominent hill just east of the Route 66 town of Elkhart, Illinois. The couple plans to keep the mansion open to the public, including for events. According to a report several days ago in the Springfield State Journal-Register: Court and Karen … Continue reading Couple buys historic Gillett Mansion in Elkhart

Old Gillett Farm on Elkhart Hill to be auctioned in August

The historic and enormous Old Gillett Farm on top of Elkhart Hill just east of Elkhart, Illinois, will be sold at auction in August. The house isn't on Route 66. But driving down the Mother Road, it's hard to miss Elkhart Hill. It rises 200 feet above the surrounding prairie and reportedly is the tallest hill between … Continue reading Old Gillett Farm on Elkhart Hill to be auctioned in August