Shaping Downtown Springfield – A Community Conversation with DSI

Springfield YMCA 601 N. 4th St., Springfield, IL, United States

We need your input! Join Downtown Springfield Inc. for Shaping Downtown Springfield - A Community Conversation with DSI - a conversation about how we promote and market our individual downtown neighborhoods. We're holding these public sessions to gather your authentic and invaluable feedback about downtown. Members of the DSI team will present and engage with…

International Slow Art Day on Route 66 in Bloomington/Normal

The Hangar Art Co. 105 W Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL, United States

Slow Art Day is an annual global event, founded in 2010, to help people slow down and discover the joy of art. In Bloomington-Normal there are 20 participating locations again this year, making it the largest citywide Slow Art Day celebration in the world!   The fourth annual Slow Art Day on Route 66 on Saturday, April…

Finally Firkin Springfest 2025

Obed and Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery 500 S. 6th St., Springfield, United States

Springfield, IL – On Saturday, April 5th, 2025, Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery will present the annual Finally Firkin Springfest, an exciting event dedicated to celebrating the craft and camaraderie of the local brewing community. This festival is designed to bring together craft beer novices, enthusiasts, brewers, and connoisseurs for an afternoon of unique cask ales, live entertainment, and community connection.…

2025 American Historic Trades Summit

HIRE360 2540 S State St, Chicago, IL, United States

The second bi-annual national trades summit comes to Chicago this spring, April 7 - 9, 2025! Landmarks Illinois is proud to serve as the local partner or the upcoming conference Hosted by The Campaign for Historic Trades. The national convening will have informational sessions and networking opportunities that explore the past, present and future of…

Route 66 Centennial Summit at Joliet Area Historical Museum

Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United States

Join Joliet Area Historical Museum for a dynamic gathering celebrating the past, present, and future of Illinois' iconic Route 66! The summit will feature insightful discussions, including a mayor's panel on centennial celebrations, updates on Route 66 grant projects, and state and national initiatives. Attendees can also enjoy a special presentation by travel expert Darley…