A traditional community event in Woodstock gets a makeover of sorts this year with Summer in the Parks, a reconfigured version of the previous Summer in the Park festival. Hosted by…
Bacon, bourbon, beer and bands will be the theme of the Chain O’Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural B4 Summer Festival, running from 3-10:30 p.m. June 10 at Richardson Adventure…
SPRINGFIELD – In a Senate Tourism and Hospitality Committee hearing Thursday, March 4 State Comptroller Susana Mendoza said she is hopeful outdoor events can return as early…
SUMMER EVENTS: Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday, April 9, one month since he issued a state of emergency, it is “unlikely” his stay-at-home order can be lifted safely before April…
The Oswegoland Park District is celebrating PraireFest’s 30th anniversary this weekend. The four-day festival, held June 14 -17, is enjoyed by tens of thousands of visitors….
As the state returns to its pre-pandemic status with venues and businesses all fully reopened, it’s time to make plans for summer vacations. The state’s tourism office is encouraging…
Organizers of PrairieFest in Oswego have reversed their earlier position to hold the annual festival this year, instead opting to cancel it because of the ongoing pandemic. “As this…
PrairieFest, the area’s popular community festival is back on June 13-16. Presented by the Oswegoland Park District and First National Bank, the fest combines small town charm with…
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