Events

Visit BN McLean County Route 66 Photography Contest
McLean County ILCapture the spirit of Route 66! Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week by entering the Visit BN photography contest. Snap a photo of a McLean County Route 66 location, email…
American Giants Weekend 2025 at the American Giants Museum
American Giants Museum 100 NW Arch Street, AtlantaAmerican Giants Museum is excited to announce American Giants Weekend 2025 at the American Giants Museum (AGM) in Atlanta, IL! Last year’s grand opening was a huge success, so we’re…
63rd Annual International Carillon Festival
Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon 1740 W. Fayette Ave, SpringfieldThe 63rd International Carillon Festival, held in the beautiful Washington Park, in Springfield, IL, will be moving to Memorial Day Weekend in 2025! Make plans now to be in Springfield…
“Lincoln: Sight, Sound & Touch” New Exhibit Opening at ALPLM
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD – A new exhibit coming to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will let visitors explore history using their eyes, ears and hands. It transforms images from Lincoln’s life…
Lucky Chucky Tour: Life Inside Old Joliet Prison
Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St, JolietCharles “Lucky Chucky” Hojnacki was once incarcerated at Old Joliet Prison. Like many who were once incarcerated, Hojnacki worked hard to turn his life following a youth defined by gang…
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