Affiliate Disclosure — Prairie State Travels
Last Updated: June 2026
Prairie State Travels may include affiliate links to products, services, or businesses. This means that if you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support the work that goes into researching, writing, photographing, and maintaining this site.
How Affiliate Links Work
Some posts may contain links to:
- Travel gear
- Books or guides
- Hotels, tours, or attractions
- Local businesses
- Online retailers such as Amazon or other affiliate partners
If you click a link and choose to make a purchase, the retailer may pay a small referral fee to Prairie State Travels.
My Commitment to Honesty
I only recommend products, places, or services that:
- I have personally used,
- I genuinely believe in, or
- I think would be helpful to travelers exploring Illinois.
Affiliate partnerships never influence my opinions, reviews, or editorial decisions. All views expressed on this site are my own.
In addition, if an experience, meal, stay, or product is fully self‑funded, I will clearly disclose that as well. Transparency matters, and I want readers to know exactly when something was paid for out of pocket.
Sponsored Content
If a post, meal, stay, or experience is sponsored or provided at a discount, it will be clearly disclosed at the beginning of the article. Sponsored content will always reflect my honest impressions.
Why This Matters
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires bloggers and online publishers to disclose affiliate relationships so readers can make informed decisions. Transparency is important to me, and I want you to feel confident that Prairie State Travels is built on trust and integrity.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this Affiliate Disclosure or how affiliate links work on Prairie State Travels, you can reach me at:
Prairie State Travels Email: [insert your preferred contact email]