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Landmarks Illinois 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois Presentation
Landmarks Illinois 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois Presentation
Join 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
Grand Opening Joliet Railroad Museum
Join 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
Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity
The 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…
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Event postings are limited to events held in Route 66 communities in Illinois, and are a benefit to members of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway.