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Join us to celebrate the installation of Herb Eaton's Star Crossed Pollinators sculpture on the Museum Square during the First Friday festivities in Downtown Bloomington on Friday, May 2 at 5 p.m. This 10 ft. fiber glass corn sculpture, initially created for Bloomington's Sesquicentennial celebration in 2000, recently underwent restoration thanks to a Creative Catalyst… |
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The Red Carpet Corridor is Sat., May 3 and Sun., May 4 The Bloomington-Normal Art Trail on Route 66 is participating for the third year in which the Red Carpet has extended to Bloomington-Normal. Check the locations and times to visit your favorite BN Artists during Red Carpet Corridor: 
This two-day festival, May 3rd & 4th, 2025, is all about family fun on the most famous two-lane highway in America - Route 66. Sponsored by the fifteen communities which make up the 100-mile linear museum from Joliet to Bloomington, the annual festival invites everyone to experience the good life in the slow lane. Each… 
Celebrate Your Neighborhood Park Pollinator Garden with a Milkweed Giveaway on May 3rd & May 10th, 2025 at five different park locations. You'll be able to...- Meet your neighborhood pollinator garden & Parks foundation volunteers- Learn all about planting milkweed & importance of pollinator gardens- Take home your free milkweed!- Learn how you can help…
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Come join us at Fairmount Park Casino & Racing for a thrilling Derby Day event! Get ready for a day filled with excitement, horse races, and casino fun. Dress to impress in your best Derby attire and place your bets on the winning horses. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while watching the races or trying your luck… |
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Experience a little 'Taste of Country' at the Lexington Annual City Picnic! City Hall's lot will be filled with delicious food from our local restaurants, picnic games, bumper cars, live music and face painting! Just bring the lawn chairs. Call City Hall to reserve your vouchers and for more details. 309-365-3331 RSVP's must be received… |
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Capture the spirit of Route 66! Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week by entering the Visit BN photography contest. Snap a photo of a McLean County Route 66 location, email it to Visit BN, and you could win dinner for two. Share your love for the Mother Road by May 31st and see if you… |
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The Small Town Dreamers Market was founded in 2020 by Cassie & Brad Rovey, of The Rooted Home. "We were in the midst of renovations of the Opera House to make way for the storefront. During this time I began my business with a Facebook Live Sale and it went over better than expected. Since…
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Join Us for the Bigfoot Festival – A Day of Discovery, Fun, and Shopping! We’re thrilled to announce the Bigfoot Festival, a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the mystery and lore of Bigfoot with exciting activities, engaging speakers, and incredible shopping opportunities! Saturday, May 10th, 2025 from 930am to 5pm What to Expect: 🗣️ Guest Speakers &…
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Calling ALL Knitters and Crocheters, grab your needles and hooks, some yarn, a friend or two, and come and knit for a bit! The second Knit In for 2025 will be Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Illinois Art Station. This event will be held on the patio at the Art… |
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The 2025 Litchfield Pickers Market returns on the second Sunday of each month, May to October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 2025 Dates: May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14 and October 12. Downtown Litchfield- 400 N. State St. (Intersection of Route 16/Union Avenue and State Street) Are you a fan of vintage items,… |
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Join us at Docs Just Off 66 for our monthly Classic Car Cruise-Ins, where vintage rides, great food, and a love for Route 66 come together! Enjoy a fun evening filled with classic cars, music, and good company while celebrating the nostalgia of America’s most famous highway. Whether you're showing off your own classic or… |
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Indianapolis-based Ragamuffins known as "Ultimate Dog" Will be laying down two hours of high-octane psychedelic pop and lo-fi rock and roll. It's a little silly, a little sweet, a little scary, and a little neat. |
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Welcome to Route 66 Main Street Mingle Market: More than a Market, It's a Movement. Discover the heart and soul of Virden, Illinois, nestled along the iconic Old Route 66. Join us on the Fourth Saturday of the month, 9am-3pm from April to October. In the heart of Virden, the Route 66 Main Street Mingle…
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Join us for the first-ever International Vintage Store Day — a celebration of all things vintage and the independent shops that keep history alive! Mother Road Antique Mall Start your day treasure hunting at Collected and Mother Road Antique Mall on the Historic Carlinville Square. Then cruise up Route 4 to Doc’s Just Off 66…
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Pontiac Cruise Nights are finally here & back in swing! On Saturday, May 17th, check out the first cruise night of the 2025 season at its NEW location in Block 59! Cruise Nights for this year will be featuring our new hosts; Dustin & Donna Cook and the Twizted Machinez Car & Truck Club with… |
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Join us for the inaugural Lake Lou Yaeger Triathlon in Litchfield, Illinois! With multiple race options available, athletes will kick off with a beach start in the beautiful Lake Lou Yaeger, followed by a scenic bike ride through flat, picturesque country roads. The run portion takes you on a stunning tour of the lake area,…
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Join us for our first outdoor market of the '25 season! Shop handmade goods on the brewery lawn—from wood, clay, and glass to textiles, leather, and metal. Discover unique treasures for yourself or to give as gifts! CONFIRMED VENDORS:Fairy Tree Studios - Champaign, ILAdori Tori Designs - Carlock, ILKara Ivey Art - Chillicothe, ILBee… |
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SPRINGFIELD – Abraham Lincoln first showed up on the silver screen in 1908, and he’s been there ever since, appearing in more movies, TV shows, cartoons and documentaries than any other American historical figure. Film historian Mark S. Reinhart will dig into Lincoln’s long movie career at a special event May 20 at the Abraham Lincoln…
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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 in the history of movies and television. Lincoln has appeared onscreen as a character in more than 250 productions since the birth of motion pictures.…
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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… 
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…
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Join us for the Grand Opening of The Landing Pad — Wilmington's newest Route 66 souvenir shop! Celebrate with us on Thursday, May 22, starting with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11AM. Enjoy music, delicious bites from food vendors, and fun for all ages — including a caricature artist creating custom keepsakes! Located right in the… |
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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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Join us for a nostalgic journey down America’s most iconic highway! Hop on the Road: A Celebration of Route 66 brings together classic cars, live music, delicious food, and Route 66-inspired vendors for an unforgettable Memorial Day celebration. From antique cars to muscle machines, the car show will showcase the best of automotive history. Enjoy… |
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Join us at the Center of the Universe for the 114th Irish Days Celebration, May 29-31 in Farmersville! We have live bands, carnival rides, pageants, great food and so much more!!
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On Thursday, May 29 at 5:25 p.m., the Museum will dedicate a mural in downtown Bloomington that will celebrate Lincoln and his famous "Lost Speech." The Illinois 33rd Regimental Band will perform a concert beginning at 4:45 p.m. on the east steps of the Museum. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show with the…
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Dates for Levitt AMP Springfield 2025 are set. Starting on Thursday, May 29 - we will be back rocking the block with FREE live music, community and nonstop fun for ten straight weeks through Thursday, July 31, 2025. Get ready for an unforgettable summer! We are thrilled to soon announce the 2025 Levitt AMP Springfield… |
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Join local Springfield legend Frank Parker for a jazz jam night AND featuring jambalaya (and other food) from A Taste of Seoul! Buzz Bomb now has cocktails and wine in addition to beer too. Show is free and musicians welcome to sit in. Buzz Bomb Brewing offers many ongoing events throughout the year, including Tuesday… |
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Joliet, Illinois is a city where the past is carved in stone and the future is grounded in its heritage. Throughout the 19th Century, “Joliet Limestone” characterized grand public buildings and sacred spaces not only in Joliet, but throughout the State of Illinois and the greater Midwest. Backed by popular demand, the Joliet Area Historical Museum (JAHM)…
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The Hoyt Clagwell Band debuts at DeCamp Station on Saturday, May 31st. Live from 6 to 9pm! Outside Bar open from 12-10 that day!
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OB’s Cervezaria Beer Can Comedy Stand Up Show is Saturday, May 31st in Chenoa. Eric Pennell and Friends are coming back and it’s always a good time! Great for a date night or just a night out with friends! OB's is a family friendly Brewery Restaurant in Chenoa IL, along Route 24 and a mile… |
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Beautiful Clover Lawn at David Davis Mansion in Bloomington, IL is the site of the 34th Annual Champagne British Car Show, Sunday, June 1, 2025. The Festival’s car show is open to the public from 9:00 am and holds its awards ceremony at 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 1st, 2025. The public are encouraged to…
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