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Enter for Your Chance to Win Trinette Olin’s New Children’s Book

Illinois author, farmer and former fifth grade teacher Trinette Olin recently published her first children’s novel, The Bicentennial Year and the Forgotten Name, to coincide with the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026. Drawing on her love of history and years spent working with children, Olin crafts a heartwarming story that celebrates family, friendship and the importance of remembering the past.

Illinois · 24d
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My Journal Courier

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Carlinville crowned Hallmark's 'merriest' Christmas town, will be setting for movie

Carlinville has won Hallmark Media's inaugural Merriest Christmas Town contest over 24 national contenders, securing a future Christmas movie filming location.

Carlinville, IL · 26d

taylorvilledailynews.com

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Abe’s Haunted Hollow Offers Free Halloween Fun at Presidential Museum

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) will host Abe’s Haunted Hollow on October 24 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, offering families free Halloween games, music and spooky attractions. The event takes place at the museum, located at 212 North Sixth Street in Springfield. Activities will end...

Springfield, IL · 27d
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Staley Museum to Host UIS Faculty String Quartet Fall Concert

The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Faculty String Quartet will perform a special fall concert at the Staley Museum, located at 361 North College Street in Decatur, on Saturday, October 24, from 4 PM to 6 PM. Free parking is available along the street and in the parking lot behind the museum.

Decatur, IL · 25d
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This Old Working Illinois Grist Mill Still Welcomes Visitors Beside A Creek With 4 Miles Of Trails

Corn still gets ground by water power at one quiet creekside spot in northern Illinois, and you can watch it happen for a small donation. The four-story timber mill looks like it stepped out of the 1800s, because in a way it did. Outside, more than four miles of trails...

Lee County, IL · 28d

Only In Your State

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The Oldest Hotel in Illinois Is Where Lincoln Spoke From the Balcony

On a summer day in 1856, a lanky Illinois lawyer stepped onto a hotel balcony above Galena’s Main Street and gave a speech supporting John Fremont for president. Four years later, that lawyer, Abraham Lincoln, would win the White House himself. The balcony still overlooks Main Street at the DeSoto House Hotel, which opened its […]

Galena, IL · 28d

We Are Illinois

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Hallmark Is Bringing Christmas Movie Magic to Illinois

Carlinville, Illinois, beat more than 1,000 nominated towns to win a Hallmark Christmas contest and a movie filmed in 2027.

Carlinville, IL · 26d

The Register-Mail

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Explore Illinois history through 10 unique objects

People can explore Illinois history through museum artifacts and share stories tied to meaningful personal items during an upcoming presentation in Bishop Hill. The Bishop Hill Heritage Association will host "Illinois History in 10 Objects" at 6 p.m. Oct. 22 in the Steeple Building Museum, 103 N. Bishop Hill St., according to a community announcement. The free public program will feature Illinois State Museum curator Erika Holst, who examines key moments in Illinois history through 10 objects from the museum's collection. The presentation will use artifacts to highlight the experiences of people who lived in different eras across the state. Topics include the first Indigenous peoples of Illinois, Illinois during the Revolutionary War, women's history, the Civil War, immigration, overlooked Illinois residents, the Great Depression and World War II. Attendees are encouraged to bring an object, or a photograph of an object, that holds personal or family significance. At the conclusion of the program, participants will be invited to share stories connected to those items and discuss their own family histories. The presentation is intended to show how everyday objects can help document personal experiences and connect them to broader historical events, according to the announcement. Program supported through Illinois

Bishop Hill, IL · 26d

Country Herald

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Illinois Fossil Day: Ancient Giants Found Beneath Chicago Suburbs

From Wheaton to Orland Park, Illinois has uncovered mammoths, mastodons and prehistoric mysteries.

Illinois · 27d

Animal of Things

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Petting Zoo Laws in Illinois: Licenses, Permits, and Liability Rules Operators Need to Know

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Before a single goat or rabbit touches a visitor’s hand, Illinois expects you to clear several layers of paperwork. Petting zoo laws in Illinois pull from at least four separate legal frameworks at once: federal animal welfare rules, state wildlife and dangerous-animal statutes, county health codes, and local zoning ordinances. Miss one, and you risk … This article, Petting Zoo Laws in Illinois: Licenses, Permits, and Liability Rules Operators Need to Know , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Wisconsin Animal Waste Disposal Laws: Manure, Carcass, and CAFO Rules Explained • Trapping Laws in Texas: Licenses, Seasons, Traps, and Penalties Explained • Vicious Animal Laws in Iowa: What Dog and Exotic Pet Owners Must Know

Illinois · 27d

theradar.online

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Along the Rock: S3 Ep 212-Nolan Kemp on Affordability, Utility Bills, Flock Cameras & Campaign Money

This is a sponsored episode of Along the Rock. Paid for by Nolan Kemp for Illinois House. A copy of Nolan Kemp’s report is (or will be) available on the Board’s official website, elections.il.gov, or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, IL. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed during this interview belong solely to the candidate and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or views of Along the Rock, The Radar Free Press LLC, Around Ptown LLC, Stahr Media LLC, or its staff, management, or owners.

Illinois · 26d

My Journal Courier

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Hallie Fergurson, Paul Schowe announce their engagement

Hallie Fergurson and Paul Schowe, both of Indianapolis, announce their engagement.

Jacksonville, IL · 10-10

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New Lift at Petersburg Public Library

Petersburg Public Library values accessibility within our 120 year old building. Last spring the lift that had been functioning in the library for over 30 years had a critical problem that necessitated replacing the entire lift. Library Director Carrie Winkelmann searched out funding to help with replacement and was successful in applying for and being awarded $10,000 from the American Library Association’s “Libraries Transforming Communities Accessible Small and Rural Libraries Serving Patrons with Disabilities” Grant.

Petersburg, IL · 27d

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Collectors Lose Track Of Time In This Illinois Rock Shop Hiding A Cave Bear Skeleton Downstairs

Some of the best surprises in Illinois hide behind ordinary storefront windows on ordinary streets. You walk in expecting a few shiny rocks, and an hour later you are still bent over a glass case, wondering where the afternoon went. Then someone mentions there is a whole prehistoric museum waiting...

Evanston, IL · 29d

edglentoday.com

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Riverbend's 2026 Ultimate Halloween Parade Guide

RIVERBEND - Halloween is creeping up on us, but it’s all treats — no tricks — this spooky season. Several parades are scheduled over the next few weeks. Check it out!. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and...

Carlinville, IL · 10-12

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Sold a story: The remedy is always teaching

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. This podcast, Sold a Story, was produced by APM Reports and reprinted with permission. Sold a Story is an investigative podcast about...

Illinois · 27d

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7 Forgotten Illinois Covered Bridges That Could Soon Be Lost to Time

Illinois covered bridges are more than quiet places to stop for a photograph. Some retain nineteenth-century engineering, some have survived serious damage, and others are modern structures that deliberately continue the covered-bridge tradition. Their histories make a better guide than the assumption that every wooden roof marks a neglected antique.

Illinois · 10-11

My Journal Courier

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Unique regional restaurants featured in book on Illinois dining

Some one-of-a-kind west-central Illinois eateries are part of a new book on memorable Illinois restaurants.

Illinois · 29d

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Hit the Road for the 2026 Library Crawl This October!

All month long—from October 1st through October 31st—the 2026 Library Crawl is in full swing across central and southern Illinois! If you’re looking for a great excuse to take a weekend drive, hit the open road, and check out neighboring communities, this is a total barn burner of an event for book lovers of all ages.

Illinois · 29d

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The Moving Pillsbury Forward project Ben Singson speaks with Robert Mazrim and Chris Richmond

Ben Singson speaks with artist/curator Robert Mazrim and Moving Pillsbury Forward President Chris Richmond about the abandon Pillbury Mill, the art that arose out of it, and the future of the property. From the pillsburyproject.org website:. Friends,. The demolition of the Pillsbury mill and factory is approaching completion, but its...

Springfield, IL · 10-12