The History of the I&M Canal is a new 18-panel exhibit now on display in the historic Vintage Room at the I&M Canal Visitor Center. It features original illustrations by Tom Willcockson, acclaimed artist and author of Passage to Chicago: A Journey on the Illinois & Michigan
The History of the I&M Canal is a new 18-panel exhibit now on display in the historic Vintage Room at the I&M Canal Visitor Center. It features original illustrations by Tom Willcockson, acclaimed artist and author of Passage to Chicago: A Journey on the Illinois & Michigan
This ongoing program runs from Saturday, Aug. 1, to Sunday, Aug. 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays.Students are heading back to the classroom in August, but the school of nature is always in session! Stop by the front desk at Isle a
Lincoln-Douglas Debate Re-Enactment: Relive the world’s most famous debate on the very grounds where it first took place in 1858. Debate Days Parade: March through downtown Ottawa in celebration of community, history, and pride. Historic Tours & Experiences: Explore Ottawa’s landmarks and learn how our city helped
As part of Ottawa's Debate Days, step into history—and help decide it. Welcome to The Great Taste Debate, a citywide food & drink experience where local restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries, and ice cream spots go head-to-head in a delicious showdown inspired by Lincoln and Douglas.
Get your friends together or come by yourself for a Local History Trivia Night from the LaSalle County Historical Society at CatsEye in Ottawa. $10 a person to play, welcoming teams of 1 to 4 players. Prizes awarded for 1st and 2nd place which include a local
CALLING ALL CARS!! 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
Grab your family, friends, lawn chairs and some food and come and enjoy the sounds of Brother John's Big Band as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA!
In its second year, Chicago Street Markets continues to collaborate with the Village of New Lenox to expand the New Lenox Farmers Market, offering more variety from local farmers, growers, makers and bakers. Admission is free.
Enjoy live music, popcorn, Thyme Craft Kitchen, and a 50/50 raffle with our guest emcee Dr. Tracy Morris from IVCC. Guests can bring their own chairs and blankets and enjoy music under the tree canopy on the Mansion's West Lawn (the Grove). Admission is 5 per person.
Grab your family, friends and lawn chairs and come and enjoy the sounds of 90s Pop Nation along with some food, and adult beverages.
Our markets celebrate local creativity and entrepreneurship while bringing unique, handcrafted goods and fresh, locally sourced products to the heart of our community. Since 2023, Chicago Street Markets has partnered with municipalities, park districts, and private spaces to plan and manage events of all sizes.
The H.W. Immke Exhibit features a vast collection of restored glass plate negatives and vintage photography equipment from local Princeton photographer Henry William Immke. Visitors can submit family surnames for researchers to search the Immke database to locate potential ancestors within the 20,000 scanned images.Contact: Private appointments
This Friday night concert series brings a dynamic mix of musical styles to City Square's inaugural season. Enjoy live performances and community fun, presented in partnership with Chicago Street Pub. Admission is free. Honky Tonk/Country/Grassroots/Outlaw Country!!! Come and enjoy the fun!!
Through the Veil is an ever-growing collection of work that poses the question, what's next? Double exposing the film before development gives this collection its distinct look. The watercolour-esq blending and movement of the colors give each shot an ethereal, otherworldly feel to them. Transporting the viewer
This free lively street festival features 40 handmade and homegrown makers, live music, food, and rotating themed experiences each month that keep every event fresh and exciting. Bring the whole family! We offer a free kids play zone and a free craft activity each month, making it
The Debate Days Longest Beard Competition is rolling into Washington Park, and things are about to get gloriously hairy. Clean shaven and beard envy welcome!! Come cheer, laugh and enjoy the fun!!
Held in the heart of downtown, Jammin' at the Clock brings energy and rhythm to one of Streator's most recognizable gathering spaces. With music filling Heritage Park and businesses nearby, it's a vibrant way to experience downtown while enjoying live entertainment in an intimate, welcoming setting. Whether
Grab your lawn chairs or blankets, bring your family and friends, and enjoy an evening of great music under the summer sky. Plus, come hungry—food trucks will be on-site serving up delicious eats throughout the event! Music by The Breakfast Club. Admission is free.
A night for the Swifties! Celebrate all things Taylor as the Joliet Slammers bring a fun, music‑filled evening inspired by the eras we all know and love. Admission $10 - $25.
Mitchell Trachtenberg presents a wonderful talk about the history of Chicago's best-known infrastructure. Since the city's beginning, moving bridges have been built to cross the river while allowing shipping. Going through generations of design shifts and re-invention, these causeways became both iconic and infuriating to Chicagoans. Mitchell
A one act play written and performed by Jim Healy telling the exciting and moving story of the voyage of Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet down the Mississippi River 350 years ago. Come join us. Free admission. Hospitality provided by St. James Altar & Rosary Society.
The Trackside Farmers Market is a curated, locally driven market dedicated to supporting farmers, makers, bakers, and growers while elevating small businesses. Through a partnership between Chicago Street Markets and the City of Lockport, the market brings a diverse selection of fresh produce, artisan foods, handcrafted goods,
Join Camp Tuckabatchee for their 2 day outdoor quilt and art show and Makers Market. Admission to be determined.
The H.W. Immke Exhibit features a vast collection of restored glass plate negatives and vintage photography equipment from local Princeton photographer Henry William Immke. Visitors can submit family surnames for researchers to search the Immke database to locate potential ancestors within the 20,000 scanned images.Contact: Private appointments