On May 17th of this year, we celebrated the 350th anniversary of Louis Jolliet and Father Jacques Marquette’s landmark expedition of discovery from the year 1673. The “discovery” that laid the groundwork for the settlement of the interior of the Colonial American Continent.From the Western side of

The Discovery of Chicago Bus Tour Visit the Places Chicago was Born! Stand Where History Happened! The tour will begin at 10 a.m. at the monumental statue of Joliet and Marquette in Portage Woods Forest Preserve (4800 S. Harlem Ave.) in Lyons, IL. Following a brief look at the last remnant

The LaSalle County Historical Society will be presenting a program about the abolitionist movement in Illinois given by Dr. Jeanne Gillespie McDonald on August 12, 2023 at the LCHS Heritage Center (208 Clark Street). Jeanne Gillespie McDonald is Professor of English at Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove

Join us at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center for a presentation and book signing with New York Times Bestselling Author Nancy Horan.  Horan will be discussing her latest book The House of Lincoln.  Nancy Horan, New York Times bestselling author of Loving Frank and Under the Wide

Younis Dhaher's "Where Do I Begin?" tells his amazing story as an Iraqi refugee through the art of comedy, beautifully crafted storytelling, vulnerable point of view and self-deprecating humor.  Come out to see this nationally touring comedian who has performed at legendary venues throughout North America -

Inspiring Faith in God through Beauty! Join Fr. Tom Loya and Fr. Tom Koys as they display their beautiful original art. Each priest will present a short talk at 3 pm connecting God & Beauty. There will be an opportunity to purchase originals or prints. Light refreshments

Gather your friends and spend the evening laughing and painting at Happy Daisy Art Studio! Bring wine or your drink of choice and snacks and learn to paint on a 16x20 canvas. Artist/Owner Jillianne Renee will teach it step by step and paint along with you. Most

Jake’s first task is to save the orphanage the brothers grew up in from closing, by raising $5,000 to pay back taxes. The two are convinced they can earn the money by getting their old band back together. However, after playing several gigs and making a few

Hummingbird Fest delights its guests with activities and viewing and demos of how hummingbirds are banded for tracking and research. Fest is free.

The Forge Adventure Park is proudly hosting Sister Hazel, a chart-topping country/alternative band, named "one of the Top 100 Most Influential Independent Performers of the last 15 years" by Performing Songwriter Magazine. Join The Forge's Mount Lawn to enjoy live music by renowned artist, Sister Hazel on

The Canal Corridor Association welcomes their partnership with the City of Marseilles in sponsoring an additional location to rent a bicycle along the I&M Canal State Trail. Check out the bikes on Main Street at the I&M Canal any time, dawn to dusk, or join us at the

    Join Fr. Tom Koys for an overnight bike trip from Morris to Starved Rock. Depart from Morris at 10 am on August 24th Cars to be parked overnight at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morris Travel via I&M Canal Trail Distance is 34 miles one

Food - Drinks - Beer Tent - Games - Live Music - Carnival Rides - Bingo Raffles Date & Times Aug 24 - 6 pm to 10 pm Aug 25 - 6 pm - 11 pm Aug 26 - 3 pm to 11 pm Aug 27 -

Enjoy a fun excursion through the woods as the sun is setting. We will test our senses and enjoy all that the forest has to offer at night. After sunset, enjoy s’mores by the campfire. Registration required by Thursday, August 24. More information on the event and

Experience the arts like never before at the world's largest adventure park! Immerse yourself into art and nature, in our outdoor festival of art. The Forge Art Fest is on Saturday, August 26th from 10am-4pm. Admission is only $5 and will grant you all day access to

As an ambassador for the arts, the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra offers an incredible opportunity for family entertainment. The annual Memorial Weekend Military Salute honoring the men and women of our nation’s armed forces has been a perennial source of inspiration  for the past 14 years. Whether it’s

In celebration of the 175th anniversary of the I&M Canal, the Village of Channahon is hosting its first annual Art in the Park event. The event will be held at the Memorial Tree Walk near Village Hall. Artists will be asked to create works inspired by the I&M

Art and Architecture of Robert Morris - Ink Doodles on Napkins over Wine  

The new location will highlight our city’s history as the “Hometown of the American Labor Movement” and offer new activities at Eddie Fest PARADE: Step-off at noon from 108th St. & Cottage Grove Ave. to 113th St. EDDIE FEST: Immediately following parade from 1-6 p.m. at Arcade Park and

The Parade kicks off in Downtown Lemont at 1:00 pm. The Fun Fest will start at 1:30 pm in the Metra Parking Lots featuring: Live Music Food & Beverages Games Inflatables Craft vendors Kids stage Touch a truck Face Painting & More

Wrap up another spectacular summer with UNLIMITED FUN this Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 4th! Enjoy up to 3 hours of UNLIMITED RIDES & ATTRACTIONS! Experience UNLIMITED Trails Raceway Go-Karts, Jr. Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Miniature Golf, Monster Hop, Bone Shaker & Tornado Rides for only $33.95 per

The Wise Guys play a high energy mix of 70s and 80s rock!