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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum (ISM) invites the public to get their kicks at a new “Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” exhibit May 23, 2026 - April 4, 2027. The exhibition brings to life the experience of living, working and traveling along U.S. Route 66 during its heyday. The exhibit incorporates the… |
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Important Update: Unfortunately, the Centennial Plaza grand opening for Friday, September 18, has been cancelled. The City of Pontiac apologizes for the inconvenience and to everyone who was planning to attend. Please stay tuned to Visit Pontiac social media channels for future updates regarding this event. Please join us at the grand opening of Centennial… |
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From 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… |
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This is going to be one for the books! Motorheads proud to be included in the 100 year celebration of the Route 66 Mother Road Festival! We’ll be headlining the Pre-Fest to kick off the festivities!!! Richrath Project REO plays the music of REO, Honoring the legendary Gary Richrath! Opening band, Union Avenue is a… |
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Come on out each Fourth Friday in Gillespie! September 25th will continue the series with another street fair on Chestnut St. between Macoupin & Montgomery. The Lions Club will be selling food on Chestnut, Diskey the Wonder Dog will perform at UCB, and Lumpy’s will have live music. Gillespie downtown will also be open later.…
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SPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will offer a double dose of Mary Lincoln on Oct. 1 when best-selling author Lois Romano discusses her Mary Lincoln biography… |