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Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

Abraham Lincoln on Screen: From Silent Films to the 21st Century

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United States

Considering President Lincoln is widely recognized as the most written about person in American history, it should come as no surprise that he’s the most frequently portrayed American historical figure…

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American Giants Weekend 2025 at the American Giants Museum

American Giants Museum 100 NW Arch Street, Atlanta, IL, United States

American Giants Museum is excited to announce American Giants Weekend 2025 at the American Giants Museum (AGM) in Atlanta, IL! Last year’s grand opening was a huge success, so we’re bringing it back—bigger and with more giants! Join us from May 22–26 for a celebration of these roadside legends! What’s in store? Meet Joel Baker…

63rd Annual International Carillon Festival

Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon 1740 W. Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL, United States

The 63rd International Carillon Festival, held in the beautiful Washington Park, in Springfield, IL, will be moving to Memorial Day Weekend in 2025! Make plans now to be in Springfield May 22, 2025 - May 25, 2025, Concert Every Night: 6 pm. Listen to Carilloneurs from around the world, enjoy family friendly fun, feast on…

“Lincoln: Sight, Sound & Touch” New Exhibit Opening at ALPLM

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL, United States

SPRINGFIELD – A new exhibit coming to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will let visitors explore history using their eyes, ears and hands. It transforms images from Lincoln’s life into three-dimensional objects that visitors can touch while listening to audio presentations explaining his accomplishments and enduring legacy. “Lincoln: Sight, Sound & Touch” opens May…

Lucky Chucky Tour: Life Inside Old Joliet Prison

Old Joliet Prison 1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL, United States

Charles “Lucky Chucky” Hojnacki was once incarcerated at Old Joliet Prison. Like many who were once incarcerated, Hojnacki worked hard to turn his life following a youth defined by gang activity, arrests and incarceration. Following a near-death experience in drug deal gone bad, he vowed not only to never return to prison, but to keep…

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