Week of Events
Downtown Bloomington – First Friday
First 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 opportunity to shop late at local participating businesses, see what's new in the local galleries, and cap it all off with a bite to eat…
2023 Old Joliet Prison Tours
The 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 used to expand the Museum’s mission to preserve and disseminate the history of Joliet, as well as to fund much-needed measures to secure and stabilize…
Several Springfield stories featured in ‘Here I Have Lived: Home in Illinois’ ALPLM exhibit
Several Springfield stories featured in ‘Here I Have Lived: Home in Illinois’ ALPLM exhibit
SPRINGFIELD – A major new exhibit opening next week at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will explore the elusive idea of “home” and the many different ways Illinoisans have…
Lovin’ the Blues at the Museum
Lovin’ the Blues at the Museum
Joliet Area Historical Museum presents Lovin' the Blues at the Museum, featuring Al Spears & The Hurricane Project, and headliner, Dave Weld & The Imperial Flame. Date is this Friday,…
Boating Safety Class at Lake Lou Yaeger
Boating Safety Class at Lake Lou Yaeger
Are you interested in learning about boating? Do you need a boater’s education card? The City of Litchfield’s Lake Lou Yaeger has partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to…