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Journey to Freedom Illinois’ Underground Railroad
Pontiac Tourism, in partnership with the Pontiac Public Library, has brought a new traveling exhibit, “Journey to Freedom Illinois’ Underground Railroad” to Pontiac! See this new exhibit for yourself from January 31st to March 5th, 2025, during regular business hours at the Pontiac Public Library. The exhibit will also feature the Underground Railroad Quilt Walk:…
Cozy Dog Blood Drive
This week, March 9th-15th, our own iconic Cozy Dog Drive In is hosting ALL WEEK at our ImpactLife Donor Center at 1999 Wabash Ave in Springfield. Along with our ImpactLife Reward you will also get a coupon for 2 FREE Cozy Dogs!!!! Come on out anytime this week & credit Cozy Dog on the Sign…
Resilient Women Who Rock
Resilient Women Who Rock
In honor of Women’s History Month, Lisa Torem and John Philip Shenale will discuss strengths of successful female acts, with whom they’ve worked, and point out how these “Sheroes” have creatively navigated setbacks. To further illustrate, they will play related excerpts of Phil’s collaborative work (as producer/arranger/composer) and show visuals. Phil has worked in the…
Devin C Williams at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
Devin C Williams at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.
Devin C Williams is back in Springfield to bring you the finest Delta Blues around. His Show is on Friday March 7th from 7pm - 10pm. Event by Buzz Bomb Brewing Company, Land of Lincoln Drinking Trail and Adams Street District - Adams Family Buzz Bomb Brewing offers many ongoing events throughout the year, including…
Spiked! Eat. Drink. Railfan. at the Joliet Railroad Museum
Spiked! Eat. Drink. Railfan. at the Joliet Railroad Museum
ALL ABOARD for an evening of food, drinks and dueling pianos at Joliet’s newest museum! The Joliet Railroad Museum, a repurposed switching tower that has stood at one of the busiest rail intersections on the continent for over a century, will open for a special evening event on Friday, March 7th from 7-10 pm. The…
Motorheads Annual St. Jude Backyard Chili Cook-Off
Motorheads Annual St. Jude Backyard Chili Cook-Off
Calling all Chili Aficionados - Chili Cook-Off this Sunday! Motorheads is so honored to have the incredible Lick Creek performing this year! $35 per team (to St. Jude) – Trophies 1st-3rd & “People Choice” Chili cooks start at 10am. Doors open at noon. “Lick Creek” 3-6. Last year Motorheads raised $4,000.00 for St. Jude Children’s…
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