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Pontiac Centennial Plaza Grand Opening
Downtown Pontiac 115 W. Howard, Pontiac, IL, United StatesPlease join us at the grand opening of Centennial Plaza on Friday, September 18! Located behind the Historic Museum Complex, Centennial Plaza is a beautiful new community gathering space, and we…
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Bicycle Illinois Route 66 Ride
Illinois Route 66 IL, United StatesBicycle Illinois is excited to introduce the Route 66 Ride, a new week-long cycling tour traveling from the St. Louis area to Chicagoland along the legendary Old Route 66. This…
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Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market
Downtown Bloomington 115 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL, United StatesMarket Day is calling! The Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market is a vibrant, community-centered market that brings together local farmers, artisans, and small businesses in the heart of the city. Held…
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2026 Main Street Mingle in Virden
Virden on the Square 175 E Jackson, Virden, IL, United StatesMain Street Mingle season is officially ready for vendor sign-ups — and trust us, this year is going to be BIG. With themed events, our Renaissance edition, and the massive Route 66 Centennial Celebration closing out the season, you’re going to want in on this one. Location: Old Route 66 – Virden Town Square 9…
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From Home to House Museum JAHM Presentation
Planinsek Grocery & Meat Market Museum 1314 Elizabeth St., Joliet, IL, United StatesFrom Home to House Museum explores the transformation of a private residence into a public historic site. This lecture walks through each stage of the process—from new construction and adapting the site for public visitors, to documenting and inventorying its contents, to thoughtfully curating spaces for public interpretation. Attendees will gain insight into how everyday…
