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2022 Old Joliet Prison Tours
The Old Joliet Prison tour program is primarily managed by the Joliet Area Historical Museum, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit entity, in partnership with the City of Joliet. The proceeds from activities will be used to expand the Museum’s mission to preserve and disseminate the history of Joliet, as well as to fund much-needed measures to secure and stabilize…
2022 Cool Cruisers Cruise Ins at Motorheads
Join the Cool Cruisers at Route 66 MotorHeads Bar, Grill, & Museum for the 2022 cruise-in season! The Cool Cruisers are a group of Central Illinois car enthusiasts who enjoy having cruise ins to show off their cars and gathering to share stories and kick a few tires. They have several events this year at Motorheads and…
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum “For the People” Series
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – It’s no simple thing to bring together family treasures, painful memories and beautiful photographs, but Arielle Weininger and Jim Lommasson managed it when they created the “Stories of Survival” exhibit now at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The duo will explain why they took on the challenge and how they…
DSI First Fridays Sidewalk Sales
Downtown Springfield Inc. is continuing our First Fridays — themed nights that take place every first Friday February through October from 4-8pm — We are combining May's First Friday with our popular Sidewalk Sales to get folks outside and exploring downtown. The first weekend in May is also the Fat Ass 5k. The traditional Street…
Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market
Come celebrate 25 years of cultivating community with the Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market! Visit us around the Downtown Square every Saturday, May 7 – October 29 from 7:30am-12:00pm. We have so many brand new and long-time vendors, so make sure to come out and support local! Located around the Downtown Square, the Downtown Bloomington Farmers’…
Cruisin’ to the Slammer 2022 Old Joliet Prison Car Shows
The Monday evening Cruisin' to the Slammer 2022 Old Joliet Prison Car Show schedule has been announced. Come on out for an evening of prison tours, cars, food, music, and fun! The car shows run from 4pm-8pm on Monday May 9th, June 13th, July 11th, August 8th & September 12th. The Old Joliet Prison (Collins…
3rd Sunday Market in Bloomington
From May to October, thousands of Midwestern collectors clear their calendars to shop the 3rd Sunday Market, an event devoted exclusively to the finest in antiques, collectibles, crafts, and garden. A Bloomington tradition since 1988, the indoor/outdoor sale features more than 450 top dealers, representing 17 states. Whether you’re looking for the finest in antique furniture,…
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Launches New Exhibit of Lincoln Treasures
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has launched a new exhibit of Lincoln treasures – one that will be updated monthly – to reward the public after two years of turmoil created by the Covid pandemic. “The pandemic turned life upside down and demanded sacrifices from everyone. Now that life is…
Third Saturday Vintage Market in Pontiac
Shoppes On Howard presents Third Saturday Vintage Market in Pontiac. The Third Saturday vintage market is a specialty shop market featuring the Children’s Art Gallery, antique shops, a quilting fabric shop, bath boutique, & a variety of unique and one of a kind items, as well as, craft vendors and activities. Event runs Third Saturdays…
Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series 3rd Season
The third season of Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series presented by PNC Bank and the Sangamon Mass Transit District (SMTD), a ten-week series of free, live music on the Y Block, is upon us! The Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & MimiLevitt Foundation, a private foundation that partners with…
Springfield’s History Comes Alive Returns for a 13th Season
Springfield, IL - The 13th Annual History Comes Alive program is about to kick off in Springfield, Illinois! Starting June 3 through August 7, 2022 Abraham & Mary Lincoln lead a cast of characters on a trip back in time. Meet the Lincolns at historic sites throughout the city and learn about their lives in Springfield.…
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes Baseball
While the history of baseball in Springfield dates back to 1925, this iteration of the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes franchise was founded in 2008 as the Springfield Sliders. Following a championship season in the final year of the Central Illinois Collegiate League, the franchise joined the Prospect League prior to the 2009 season where they have…
David Davis Mansion Celebrates 150 Years Special Events
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The David Davis Mansion, located at 1000 Monroe Drive in Bloomington, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year with a number of exciting ventures. This state historic site was built in 1872 by David Davis, a political ally of Abraham Lincoln and a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. The site is operated by…
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Cars & Guitars Car Shows
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 presents... Cars & Guitars Car Shows! We're gonna Rev'm Up & Rock On in downtown Joliet across the street from the Rialto Square Theatre in the Van Buren Street Plaza with Chicago & Van Buren Streets closed as additional overflow parking. Tuesday July 26th 5:00-8:00PM - Righteous…
2022 Logan County Fair
Sunday, July 31st - Sunday, August 7th, 2022 The Logan County Fair Association welcomes you to "Illinois' Cleanest and Best County Fair." This year, we are celebrating our 86th Logan County Fair. All of our fair events begin on Sunday, July 31st and continue through Sunday, August 7th, 2022. Please come join us and enjoy our wide variety of events.…
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9th Annual Powerlight Abe Lincoln Car Show Spectacular
The 9th Annual Powerlight Abe Lincoln Car Show Spectacular is Saturday August 6th, 2022 at Knight's Action Park. The show will again donate a check to the Gary Sinise foundation that helps veterans via Sunbelt rentals. Registration and updates at https://www.facebook.com/abelincolncarshow. Plus: 100 FREE Mel-O-Cream donuts at registration! TV Meteorologist Cheryl Lemke will choose the…
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2022 Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair returns for 2022, August 11 -21, with an all star concert lineup and a the return of a new Route 66 presence. Gate 2 of the Illinois State Fair is home to the Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience - a multiyear project focusing on our nation’s most iconic road. The…
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Litchfield Pickers Market Seventh Season
The Litchfield Pickers Market will return Sunday, August 14, 2022, from 9 AM – 3 PM in Downtown Litchfield, which will start at 400 North State Street. This vintage and antique market is a fun and family- friendly event. We cannot wait to see the vendors and visitors back in Litchfield, IL. The Litchfield Pickers…
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Joliet Area Historical Museum Hosts Inaugural Blues Brothers Con!
Blues Brothers return to Old Joliet Prison for weekend festival August 19-20 featuring live performance by Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi JOLIET, IL – The Joliet Area Historical Museum will host a two-day event in celebration of the inaugural Blues Brothers Con to be held at the Old Joliet Prison, Aug. 19-20, 2022. Anticipated to be an annual event, the sixteen-acre community…
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Lincoln, Illinois Balloons Over 66 Weekend 2022
Lincoln has had a long history with Hot Air Ballooning beginning with the Art and Balloon Festival that began in 1988. Later the Balloon Festival was separated from the Art Festival and continued on until 2017. In 2019, Balloons Over 66 began. As with the Art and Balloon Festival, balloon pilots travel from around the…
Old Capitol Blues & BBQ
Old Capitol Blues & BBQ
Springfield’s best festival! An amazing two-day outdoor music festival will rock the streets of downtown with six incredible blues bands, delicious BBQ vendors, & a variety of ice cold beer,…
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Get Your 6.6 on Route 66 run/walk
Get Your 6.6 on Route 66 run/walk
Join Us for Our 9th Annual Run/Walk on Route 66 from Funks Grove to McLean! On Saturday, August 27, 2022, CORE of McLean, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is holding our 9th annual 6.6k (4.1-mile) run/walk to…
WeatherTech Berwyn Route 66 Car Show
WeatherTech Berwyn Route 66 Car Show
The WeatherTech Berwyn Route 66 Car Show sponsored by Paisans Pizzeria & Bar is back! We'll see you on Sat, Aug 27, 2022 for a stroll down the Mother Road among hundreds of vintage and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. The event also features live entertainment and a variety of hometown eats. Every year, over…