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 & CEO, will lead a virtual press conference on this year's top threatened historic and/or culturally significant sites across the state. Members of the public and…
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 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…
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 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…
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 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…
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 1946-1982, was transformed into a world-renowned museum by owners Bill and Helen Shea in 1995. After closing in 2013, we are thrilled to announce its…
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