Illinois fall colors

One of the biggest joys we get living in this part of the country is knowing that we'll get a spectacular show of colored leaves (most years) before we spend several months with snow shovels and scrapers in our frigid hands. The question always is "when is the absolute best time to get out and enjoy it?" Here's what the leaf experts think.

Sure, we've got some time before the leaves begin to change...but not that much time. With that in mind, take a look at these suggestions on where to go for the very best in colors when the Fall season hits Illinois.