The Joliet City Center Partnership will once again be hosting the 2024 Salsa Fest. In addition to having amazing Mexican food and salsa tastings, Salsa Fest will have bilingual DJ entertainment, Salsa dancers, a Margarita truck, and a live band.
Help raise money to combat Multiple Sclerosis - and have a great time doing it! Enjoy the music from the 70's & 80's performed by Off The Rails. Food available for purchase or bring your own. June 8 at Sag Hall Patio. Doors open at 6. Tickets
Join the Utica Garden Club at their annual Garden Faire & Plant Sale!
The annual Old Canal Days attracts thousands of residents and visitors from all over the state to celebrate the I&M Canal and its contributions to the success of Lockport. The summer festival features a carnival, beer garden, live music, artisan market, food trucks, wine tent, family entertainment,
On June 12, 1924 around 9:00 p.m. two bandits climbed over the engine tender of R.P.O. train 57, 30 miles outside Chicago. The two men covered the engineer and firemen at gun forcing them to stop the train near Rondout, Illinois. Four other bandits were a Rondout,
Chevy/Corvette Expo Night Light up your engines! The fastest and coolest cars are making their way to Lemont Downtown for our legendary cruise night car shows and block party. Wander the streets of historic Lemont Downtown viewing cars that take you back in time and make you
Free concert series! Join us in downtown Lemont on Stephen Street. Bring your blankets & chairs for free open seating. Seating opens at 6:00 p.m., music begins at 7:00 p.m. Food and drink will be available on site.
Summer Fun Fest is coming back with an awesome mix of past favorites and brand new acts! As always, all entertainment and parking is FREE. We are packing in the fun with high-quality musical acts, carefully selected food vendors, the popular carnival midway, the DLW Timberworks Show,
Join WJOL morning radio host Scott Slocum on another iconic road trip across America, traveling along Route 66 from California to Illinois. This two-week adventure will feature daily stops at legendary roadside attractions and museums. Starting June 3, Slocum and co-pilot Driver Kev will kick off the
Huge Garage Sale Inside and outside vendors – Food – Restrooms. Sign-up soon. See www.bureaucountyfair.com or the Fair Facebook page for details. June 14 & 15th. Doors open at 8 am. Free admission!
Not just on Rt. 34 this year! Town-wide Garage Sales in Princeton and the Village of Ladd. Plus sales in Sheffield, Wyanet, Dover, LaMoille & more! More on 34 has been reinvented to More in Bureau County -shop garage sales all over Bureau County on Father's Day
Come to Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market to purchase freshly picked, home-grown vegetables and fruits! Also featured are home baked goods, jams and jellies, dog treats, handmade soaps and fresh roasted coffee. With a motto of we BAKE it, we GROW it, we SELL it FRESH, your
Beef & Ag Festival Cattleman serving food all day. A bunch of activities for all ages throughout the afternoon. Live music in the evening.
We’re back for our 59th year! Hope you’ll join us on Saturday June 15, 2024 from 9:00AM-3:00PM Our lovely shaded park will be filled with exciting vendors to help you find those treasures you’ve been searching for! -Our homemade pie slices, sloppy joes, hot dogs, soft drinks, and other delicious
Get a head start on celebrating Pollinator Week 2024 at this family-friendly event! Learn about the insects and animals that perform the important task of pollinating plants, especially those that provide us with much of the food we eat. See live animals and learn about their roles
Learn about the National Historic Landmark known as Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and to the Starved Rock Visitor center. $18 - Adults $15 - Seniors $13 - Children under 10 Free - Children under 3
Fish lovers, get ready to splash into some fin-tastic fun! The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is throwing a FREE Fishing Days celebration! Grab your bait and hooks, and head over to I&M State Park any time this weekend (June 14-16) for some reel-y great fishing! It’s
Celebrate Father’s Day at Camp Aramoni with a delicious brunch buffet on Sunday, June 16! Reservations are required and can be made for 9 AM, 10:15 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:45 PM or 2 PM by calling (815) 224-7333 or emailing [email protected]. Bloody Marys, mimosas and nonalcoholic drinks
Step into the past with our "Steeples & Saloons" walking tour, a fascinating adventure through Ottawa, Illinois' history and architectural wonders. Ideal for history aficionados, architecture admirers, and those eager to delve into the vibrant tales of a town steeped in American history. Explore pivotal events and
Board a trolley with a guide and head to the entrance of one of Starved Rock's most scenic canyons. The walk is less than a mile and takes about 45 minutes. Following the hike, relax with a boat ride on the picturesque Illinois River. A snack, bottle
On May 11th, 1894, nearly 4,000 Pullman employees walked off the job. And it began one of the biggest events in American labor history. In honor of the 130th anniversary of the Strike of 1894, Historic Pullman Foundation introduces a unique look at that important moment from
Explore hallowed ground for the modern labor movement The name Pullman was synonymous with luxury. And just as he expected high quality in his products and their operation, George Pullman’s model town was an attempt to carry that same standard to his factory and workforce. Beautiful and
Spend Father’s Day with food and games for dads and kids alike on Canal Street in Lemont Downtown. Enjoy menu items from Matt’s Barbecue and samples from Shiner Beer, Pollyanna Brewing, Revolution Brewing, Goose Island, plus Kurvball whiskey, and Ole Smokey moonshine. Experience a fierce live barbecue
We are excited to offer music in our meadow! On Sunday, June 16th we will welcome The Wildwoods, a folk/Americana trio from Lincoln, Nebraska, to play near the patio at The Barn. We will have local beer and wine and fresh wood-fired pizza available for purchase. Wood-fired
Princeton Community Band (PCB) is an all volunteer band which performs free summer concerts at Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton, IL. In 2005, the band was brought back to life and conducted by Jeremy Lehman. In 2008, James Jones took over the baton and has been
