Events

Landmarks Illinois 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois Presentation
Landmarks Illinois 30 N Michigan Ave #2020, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Landmarks Illinois on Tuesday, May 7th at Noon CDT, for a virtual public presentation of the 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. Bonnie McDonald, Landmarks Illinois President &…
Grand Opening Joliet Railroad Museum
Joliet Railroad Museum at Gateway Transportation Center 90 E. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United StatesJoin 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…
Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity
Historic Downtown Springfield 117 S 7th Street, Springfield, IL, United StatesThe 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…
Illinois Native Plant Society Central Chapter Native Plant Sale
Illinois State Fairgrounds 801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL, United StatesBe 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…
Grand Re-opening of Shea’s Gas Station on Route 66
Shea’s Gas Station and Museum 2075 N. Peoria Road, Springfield, IL, United StatesSpringfield, IL - Experience the revival of a nostalgic piece of history along Route 66 in Springfield! Shea's Gas Station Museum, once a Texaco and later Marathon gas station from…
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