Mapping the Chicago Portage – Lecture Series

Lyons Public Library 4209 Joliet Avenue, Lyons, IL

  “Mapping the Chicago Portage: Seventeenth-Century Explorations by Jolliet, Marquette, La Salle, and Joutel” Presented by Richard Gross When a local amateur historian, John Swenson, and a podcast by a group of Chicago historians, writers, and artists asserted a route south of Chicago, different from the site

Spring Tea 2023

Lock 16 Cafe 754 First Street, LaSalle, IL

Get ready to shake off those winter blues! Join us in Lock 16’s Vintage Room for our bright and festive Spring Tea. Come enjoy a classic tea menu of Spring inspired homemade scones, Devonshire cream & jam, tea sandwiches, sweets and a selection of teas. Reservations are

$29.00

Meet Abraham Lincoln!

Travel back to 1848 as Illinois Congressman Abraham Lincoln salutes the opening of the I&M Canal. This free, 45-minute outdoor program will take place at three locations throughout the day, and is the first event in our year-long 175th Anniversary celebration. ·      11:00 AM in

Mass at St. James at Sag Bridge

St. James at Sag Bridge 10600 Archer Avenue, Lemont, IL

A Roman Catholic Mass will be celebrated by Pere Jacques  Marquette, S.J., (portrayed by Fr. Thomas Koys) at St. James at Sag Bridge, Northern Illinois’ oldest working Roman Catholic Church. It is situated on a high bluff at the western tip of the glacier-carved Mount Forest Island, overlooking

International Expo of Contemporary & Modern Art

Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL

For its 10th edition, the Expo Chicago art fair has lined up more than 170 exhibitors from 36 countries to present work at the Navy Pier. The fair is slated to run April 14–16, with a VIP preview day on April 13. Among leading galleries that will

26th Annual Boat Captain’s Luncheon

Bolingbrook Golf Club 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook, IL

SAVE THE DATE! The Boat Captain’s Luncheon, started by Canal Corridor Association Chairman, John Trutter, in 1992, is an annual gathering of canal supporters from throughout  the IMCNHA celebrating the work and passion of its volunteers. The 26th Boat Captain's Luncheon will take place on Friday, April

“Untold African American Stories” Presentation

Lock 16 Cafe 754 First Street, LaSalle, IL

  The Canal Corridor Association will host an Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled "Untold African American Stories" by Mary Frances. Ms. Frances will give a brief story about each one of the ten large images of African Americans in her presentation and encourage audience engagement

Lemont Junior Ranger Day

The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main St, Lemont, IL

Celebrate Earth Day with the whole family! Meet a real life National Park Service ranger and learn about America’s first National Heritage Area. You’ll receive a Junior Ranger badge, a certificate, and a whole lot of knowledge that you can share with others about the Illinois &

The Chicago Portage – A Lasting Gift – Lecture Series

Lyons Public Library 4209 Joliet Avenue, Lyons, IL

“The Chicago Portage - A Lasting Gift” Presented by Richard Lanyon The Chicago Portage is not just history; it is still a main vein of Midwest commerce. Local author and historian Dick Lanyon takes us on a journey through the development of a waterway route that includes

“Forgottonia, An Intimate Portrait of Rural Illinois” Presentation

Lock 16 Cafe 754 First Street, LaSalle, IL

The Canal Corridor Association will host an Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled "Forgottonia, An Intimate Portrait of Rural Illinois" by Chris Vallillo. Don’t miss Chris Vallillo as he performs his new one man show, “Forgottonia,” featuring music he wrote over the last 35 years

Mazon Creek Fossil Tour Family Day

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about the environment, ecosystems, and climate of Northern Illinois as it was 300 million years ago by collecting fossil specimens at the Mazon Fossil Beds (on private property). The adventure includes picking fossils at the original site of the

$75 – $100

Mazon Creek Fossil Tour Family Day

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about the environment, ecosystems, and climate of Northern Illinois as it was 300 million years ago by collecting fossil specimens at the Mazon Fossil Beds (on private property). The adventure includes picking fossils at the original site of the

$75 – $100