Join us for the grand opening of our newest museum - The Joliet Railroad Museum at Gateway Transportation Center, 90 E. Jefferson Street in Joliet. The Railroad Museum is a former circa 1913 interlocking signal tower, known locally as Union Depot Tower, that was preserved and incorporated into the new Gateway Center Train Station. The…

The Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity was invented on a napkin at Celtic Mist Pub on St. Patrick’s Day in 2008. The race route runs through Downtown Springfield, Illinois. We have donated over $2 million since 2008. The race includes beer, corn dog, donut, and ice cream stops along with live music…

Be sure to put the annual Central Chapter Native Plant Sale on your calendar-- Saturday, May 11th. We will be back at the Reisch Pavilion (AKA Food-o-Rama) at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. You can expect the area's largest native plant sale in both diversity and quantity! A great selection of native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous…

Join us in the sideyard for our Annual Spring Vendor Market. There will be a variety of vendors selling diverse items such as antiques, collectibles, handmade items, art, plants, jewelry, flea market finds, blacksmiths, new and old items, and much more. You won’t want to miss the fun. Be sure to go inside and look…

Join the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes for a spectacular evening under the stars at our ‘Dinner on the Diamond’ event, where history meets the baseball diamond. Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins will be the distinguished guest of honor for this unforgettable experience that combines a night of elegance and the rich history…

The 2024 Litchfield Pickers Market returns on the second Sunday of each month, May to October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 2024 Dates: May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8 and October 13. Downtown Litchfield- 400 N. State St. (Intersection of Route 16/Union Avenue and State Street) Are you a fan of vintage items,…