• Big Helpers: Mutualism Magnified

    Hidden Oaks Nature Center 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

    This ongoing event will be held from Wednesday, April 15, to Sunday, July 19. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Contemporary oil painter Elizabeth Schnura will debut a collection of works highlighting the symbiotic relationships between plants and animals found in your backyard

  • NASCAR Summer Weekend

    Chicagoland Speedway 500 Speedway Blvd., Joliet, United States

    Chicagoland Speedway is back! After years of anticipation, NASCAR returns with full-throttle action, packed grandstands, and nonstop excitement. Tickets, camping, and hospitality are on sale now—be part of the comeback everyone's been waiting for. $55 per person.  

  • Liberty Fest

    Streator City Park 301 N. Vermillion St., Streator, United States

    Liberty Fest Schedule 10am to 5pm - Vendors open and Food Trucks in the Hickory Street Parking Lot 12pm - Parade Touch a Truck starts immediately following the parade and runs until 3pm. 12pm to 5pm -  World of Bounce, with a Foam Party at 4pm 12pm

  • Illinoiis Valley Pistol Shrimp Baseball Host Family Appreciation Night

    Schweickert Stadium in Veterans Memorial Park 2600 Plank Rd., Peru, IL, United States

    Host Family Appreciation Night. Food truck by Salina's Tacos. Enjoy some baseball! Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimps vs. Normal Cornbelters. Gates open at 3:35pm. Free admission.  

  • Utica’s Fireworks Celebration

    Carey Memorial Park 315 W. Church St., Utica, IL, United States

    Join us for our annual fireworks celebration!! Fireworks start at dusk!! Bring the family out earlier for tons of fun including: Food and Drink (while supplies last), Face Painting, Bounce Slides, Obstacle Courses and MORE!! Admission is free.  

  • NASCAR Racing Experience

    Chicagoland Speedway 500 Speedway Blvd., Joliet, United States

    Experience the thrill of driving a real NASCAR race car on the Chicagoland Speedway, a 1.5-mile tri-oval track with 18-degree banking in the turns. After a drivers meeting with training and instruction, you'll set off for timed racing sessions, solo in the car. No lead car, no

  • John Hossack: No Apologies – A Museum Documentary

    Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum 1100 Canal St., Ottawa, United States

    Illinois Arts Co. Grant supported the development of a documentary focusing on John Hossack and Jim Gray. John Hossack was an influential businessman, father of 11 children and an abolitionist. Community abolitionist orchestrated the escape of Jim Gray, a slave. Hossack, one of several arrested, gave an

  • John Hossack: No Apologies – A Museum Documentary

    Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum 1100 Canal St., Ottawa, United States

    Illinois Arts Co. Grant supported the development of a documentary focusing on John Hossack and Jim Gray. John Hossack was an influential businessman, father of 11 children and an abolitionist. Community abolitionist orchestrated the escape of Jim Gray, a slave. Hossack, one of several arrested, gave an

  • John Hossack: No Apologies – A Museum Documentary

    Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum 1100 Canal St., Ottawa, United States

    Illinois Arts Co. Grant supported the development of a documentary focusing on John Hossack and Jim Gray. John Hossack was an influential businessman, father of 11 children and an abolitionist. Community abolitionist orchestrated the escape of Jim Gray, a slave. Hossack, one of several arrested, gave an

  • John Hossack: No Apologies – A Museum Documentary

    Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum 1100 Canal St., Ottawa, United States

    Illinois Arts Co. Grant supported the development of a documentary focusing on John Hossack and Jim Gray. John Hossack was an influential businessman, father of 11 children and an abolitionist. Community abolitionist orchestrated the escape of Jim Gray, a slave. Hossack, one of several arrested, gave an

  • John Hossack: No Apologies – A Museum Documentary

    Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum 1100 Canal St., Ottawa, United States

    Illinois Arts Co. Grant supported the development of a documentary focusing on John Hossack and Jim Gray. John Hossack was an influential businessman, father of 11 children and an abolitionist. Community abolitionist orchestrated the escape of Jim Gray, a slave. Hossack, one of several arrested, gave an

  • John Hossack: No Apologies – A Museum Documentary

    Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum 1100 Canal St., Ottawa, United States

    Illinois Arts Co. Grant supported the development of a documentary focusing on John Hossack and Jim Gray. John Hossack was an influential businessman, father of 11 children and an abolitionist. Community abolitionist orchestrated the escape of Jim Gray, a slave. Hossack, one of several arrested, gave an