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Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

ALPLM to Celebrate Juneteenth by Displaying Emancipation Proclamation

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

SPRINGFIELD – A copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln himself will go on display this month at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as America celebrates…

Pontiac Historic Home Tours

Pontiac, IL , United States

Pontiac's Historic Homes are now open for tours for 2024! Every third Saturday of the month, visit the Jones' Home (314 E Madison St), the Yost Home (298 W Water…

Pollinator Week Project Wingspan Volunteer Certification – Virtual Event

Virtual by Zoom

Pollinator Week is June 17-23! Project Wingspan Illinois has a call to action to help pollinators. You can make a big difference! Here’s the info: Volunteer to scout native wildflowers and collect native wildflower seeds at a local prairie with Project Wingspan. Illinois has over 30 native wildflower seed collection teams throughout the state. These teams collect from a list of…

Visit Springfield Unveils Leland Building Plaque Recognizing Location of Horseshoe Sandwich Creation

Leland Building 527 E Capitol Ave, Springfield, IL, United States

Visit Springfield is set to unveil a commemorative plaque recognizing the historic Leland Building at the corner of 6th Street and Capitol Avenue in Springfield as the place where the original Springfield Horseshoe Sandwich was created. In partnership with the Illinois Commerce Commission, the agency that currently occupies the historic building, a plaque telling of…

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