Arts & Culture
Downtown Bloomington – First Friday
Downtown Bloomington 115 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL, United StatesFirst Friday is an event held each month on, you guessed it, the First Friday of the month in Downtown Bloomington from 5 PM -8 PM! First Friday is an…
2023 Old Joliet Prison Tours
Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL, United StatesThe Old Joliet Prison tour program is primarily managed by the Joliet Area Historical Museum, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit entity, in partnership with the City of Joliet. The proceeds from activities will be…
History Makers to Honor Six Community Leaders
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United StatesBloomington – The McLean County Museum of History will reveal the names of six recipients of the 2023 History Makers award at a press conference at the Museum on Thursday,…
City of Springfield’s Annual Earth Awareness Fair
Henson Robinson Zoo 1100 E Lake Shore Dr., Springfield, IL, United StatesIn honor of Earth Day and Earth Awareness Month, this annual, free, all-ages event is meant to bring together city departments, organizations, businesses, and individuals to showcase and encourage Earth…
2023 Landmarks Illinois Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois Presentation
Landmarks Illinois 30 N Michigan Ave #2020, Chicago, IL, United StatesPictured above: 2022 Most Endangered site, the Eugene S. Pike House in Chicago. The Forest Preserve District of Cook County, which owns the former "Watchman's Residence," has released a Request…