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Enjoy Illinois: Let's Go!

Illinois Office of Tourism
Chicago
Illinois
Second City
Route 66
Improv
Casey, Illinois
Springfield
Alton
Galena
Dancing With the Stars
Three Questions With Andy Richter
Annoyance Theater
Decatur
Gale Gand
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
Andy Richter

Hosted by Illinois Office of Tourism Deputy Director Catie Sheehan, the Enjoy Illinois: Let's Go! podcast provides a dynamic and entertaining take on the Land of Lincoln. Each episode features insightful interviews with insiders and locals who share their best recommendations for exploring the state.

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On this episode, host Catie Sheehan heads to Chicago's South Side to go behind the scenes at one of the most talked-about new attractions in the country: the Obama Presidential Center, which opened June 19th in Jackson Park.

First, Catie sits down w... more

On this episode, host Catie Sheehan heads to Chicago — the city that invented modern improv and has been exporting comedic innovation to the world ever since.

First, Catie sits down with Kelly Leonard, who spent more than 30 years at The Second City... more

On this episode, host Catie Sheehan ventures into the supernatural side of Illinois, summoning up secrets about the state’s most haunted places—from Alton and Decatur to Springfield, Chicago, and Galena.

First, Catie sits down with Troy Taylor, a pr... more

On this episode, host Catie Sheehan takes the show on the road to Casey, Illinois—a town of fewer than 2,500 people that has become home to more record-breaking oversized attractions than any small town has a right to claim.

Recorded on location, Ca... more

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Recent Guests

Kelly Leonard
Former executive producer and long-time member of Second City
Second City
Episode: Chicago Comedy: Second City, First Laughs
Jennifer Estlin
Owner and executive producer of Annoyance Theater
Annoyance Theater
Episode: Chicago Comedy: Second City, First Laughs
Troy Taylor
Prolific author specializing in The Supernatural, paranormal podcaster, and haunted tour operator
American Hauntings / American Hauntings, Inc.
Episode: Haunted Illinois: The Stories Locals Swear Are True
Ted Williams
Haunted Galena tour company operator
Haunted Galena Tour Company
Episode: Haunted Illinois: The Stories Locals Swear Are True
Diane Bolan
Widow of Jim Bolan and key proponent of the Big Things in a Small Town project
Casey community / Boland Enterprises
Episode: Go Big: Larger-Than-Life Landmarks
Andy Richter
Comedian, actor, former Conan O'Brien sidekick
NBC/Conan O'Brien show
Episode: Illinois Made Me: Andy Richter
Amanda Bryden
Lead researcher, Route 66 Oral History Project
Illinois State Museum
Episode: Illinois' Route 66 Hidden Gems
Josh Waldmire
Owner, Cozy Dog Drive In (third generation)
Cozy Dog Drive In
Episode: Illinois' Route 66 Hidden Gems
Brandy Nance
Marketing and Event Director of Blue Sky Vineyard in Maconda; Executive Director of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
Blue Sky Vineyard; Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
Episode: Secrets of Southern Illinois: Giants, Gems, and Grapevines

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Catie Sheehan
Host of Enjoy Illinois: Let's Go!, Illinois Office of Tourism

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Chicago Comedy: Second City, First Laughs
Q: Is there a book, movie, or show that captures Illinois' spirit?
John Hughes films, particularly Ferris Bueller's Day Off, are cited as capturing the North Shore Chicago experience and its connection to the city and Cubs culture.
Chicago Comedy: Second City, First Laughs
Q: What shows are running now at the Annoyance that visitors should know about?
Several shows run regularly, including Hitch Cocktails (an improvised Hitchcock-inspired show) and Trigger Happy, with notes on their format and audience engagement.
Chicago Comedy: Second City, First Laughs
Q: What part of Illinois do you feel the strongest connection to?
The guest expresses a strong connection to Chicago, with the North Shore as a meaningful second home, highlighting what makes urban Chicago and its surrounding areas feel intimately connected.
Illinois' Route 66 Hidden Gems
Q: What does Route 66 turning 100 mean for Cozy Dog and for Illinois?
It's a milestone that underscores the enduring appeal of classic American dining and roadside culture, while affirming the importance of preserving family-owned businesses and authentic experiences along the route.
Illinois' Route 66 Hidden Gems
Q: Can listeners go online and get inspired by these oral history interviews that you guys did?
Yes, the interviews are accessible online and serve as a rich, browseable archive of personal memories, with listening stations at the exhibit to complement the digital collection.

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The show highlights Illinois as a travel and culture hub through conversations with local business owners, regional leaders, and industry experts. Episodes frequently explore destination storytelling, iconic road trips like Route 66, culinary scenes in major cities and small towns, and outdoor adventures across Southern and Central Illinois. Guests range from chefs and wine producers to historians, small-business owners, and tourism advocates, yielding practical tips for travelers and actionable insights for industry professionals. The format tends to blend personal storytelling with destination recommendations, highlighting accessible itineraries, community revitalization, and locally driven tourism promotion.

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2. Jennifer Estlin
3. Troy Taylor
4. Ted Williams
5. Diane Bolan
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7. Amanda Bryden
8. Josh Waldmire

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