The North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) invites you to attend one of four open house events to learn about potential locations for passenger rail stations. The purpose of these events is to introduce potential rail station locations for a proposed new passenger rail corridor between
Cindy Crosby, author of "Chasing Dragonflies: A Natural, Cultural, and Personal History" and "The Tallgrass Prairie: An Introduction", both from Northwestern University Press Discover the fascinating and bizarre lives of these prairie fliers—with plenty of group fun and lively interaction during the presentation. From their unusual life
The North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) invites you to attend one of four open house events to learn about potential locations for passenger rail stations. The purpose of these events is to introduce potential rail station locations for a proposed new passenger rail corridor between
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast with 100% pure maple syrup. See maple syrup making in the sugar shack, tree tapping demonstrations, and guided hikes through the sugar bush. Breakfast will be available for the entire length of the program with scheduled tours of the sugar shack, tree
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast with 100% pure maple syrup. See maple syrup making in the sugar shack, tree tapping demonstrations, and guided hikes through the sugar bush. Breakfast will be available for the entire length of the program with scheduled tours of the sugar shack, tree
Make it a shopping Saturday at Romeoville’s annual Springtide Craft Show! In its 20th year the craft show will showcase many different crafters with products including; candles, jewelry, embroidery, floral arrangements, pet accessories, and more. Free admission and parking will be provided at the event. Concessions will
34th Annual Lemont Bands Dinner Dance On Saturday, March 9, 2024, the award-winning Lemont High School Band program will host its 34th Annual Lemont Bands Dinner Dance at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club. Event is open to friends, family, Lemont and beyond! Dinner, dancing, raffles, cash bar. The Sounds of
The North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) invites you to attend one of four open house events to learn about potential locations for passenger rail stations. The purpose of these events is to introduce potential rail station locations for a proposed new passenger rail corridor between
The North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) invites you to attend one of four open house events to learn about potential locations for passenger rail stations. The purpose of these events is to introduce potential rail station locations for a proposed new passenger rail corridor between
For our inaugural event, we'll be exploring the history of Lockport High School's Central Campus! This iconic Lockport landmark dates back to 1909 and has ushered generations of Porters through its storied halls. The banquet room and bar open at 6:30pm. The presentation begins at 7pm. What
This year’s Shamrockin’ event will celebrate Irish culture from across the pond, our neighbor Chicago, and right here in Joliet! It will include live artists performing both traditional and contemporary Irish music, along with Irish dancers, bagpipers, and many others. New to the lineup, and headlining, will
We are excited to spread the news about our upcoming collaboration project release party! Join the Village of Lemont, the Lemont Artists Guild, Lemont Writers Guild, and the Art and Culture Commission for the Stories of Lemont Zine Release party! The 150th Anniversary Zine is dedicated to
As the sun sets, the male woodcock makes his way to the edge of a field and prepares for his extraordinary courtship performance. Normally timid and elusive, the woodcock is readily observed during the early spring breeding season, when he leaves the safety and cover of the
What is Heritage Harbor parkrun, Ottawa? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 9:00am. Where is it? The event takes place at Heritage Harbor, 2 Great Loop West,
Join us for a narrated trolley ride to see our winter wildlife in their natural habitat! Tour will depart from the Lodge and take you on a tour through Buffalo Rock State Park to visit our resident Bison! Then we will travel to the IL Waterway Visitors
Join us for a narrated trolley ride to see our winter wildlife in their natural habitat! Tour will depart from the Lodge and take you on a tour through Buffalo Rock State Park to visit our resident Bison! Then we will travel to the IL Waterway Visitors
Join us for a narrated trolley ride to see our winter wildlife in their natural habitat! Tour will depart from the Lodge and take you on a tour through Buffalo Rock State Park to visit our resident Bison! Then we will travel to the IL Waterway Visitors
Join the LaSalle County Historical Society at Bruce & Ollies for a special history presentation on the Illinois & Michigan Canal in LaSalle County! On hand will also be local artifacts from the museum's archives on the I & M Canal. $10 donation, includes small coffee or scoop of ice
Join us for a narrated trolley ride to see our winter wildlife in their natural habitat! Tour will depart from the Lodge and take you on a tour through Buffalo Rock State Park to visit our resident Bison! Then we will travel to the IL Waterway Visitors
All Veterans are welcome to join us for learning to play the Native American woodwind flute. The flute is music therapy for veterans dealing with PTSD or other mental health issues. Age, knowing how to play an instrument or being able to read music is not a
Museum collections work is always a challenge. Protecting artifacts and archives is never easy. But how does one protect and preserve a rapidly deteriorating collection in a historic site that was abandoned for 20 years, has suffered multiple fires, water leaks and worst of all, vandalism? Join
Death of a Gangster' - Join the Dunn family for the mafia wedding of the century! Don your best 1920's wedding attire for the Don and his goons. This show will have you in stitches...especially if you're a snitch. $60 per person admission, space is limited! Includes
Join us for our series of Trolley Trio Progressive Dinners! August Hill Winery, Camp Aramoni and Starved Rock Lodge have teamed up to create a new unforgettable event filled with wine, spirits, beer and food tastings. Meet at Starved Rock Lodge at 4:45pm, where the Starved Rock Trolley
Dr. Pam Hunte Anthropologist, Vice President Midewin Heritage Association Midewin lands were once farms, and later, an arsenal. The Midewin Heritage Association has conducted interviews with people who lived and worked here. Come hear the memories of local farm families, arsenal workers, and military staff as they
Romeoville Recreation Center Annual Bunny Bash The Romeoville Recreation Center is already planning its annual Bunny Bash to help welcome the spring season. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 22 at the rec center, 900 W. Romeo Road. The Bunny Bash
