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My Journal Courier

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LLCC museum exhibit to feature glass pieces by Mario Clarke

Glass works by Mario Clarke of Springfield will be featured in an exhibit opening Monday at Lincoln Land Community College’s Trutter Museum and Murray Gallery.

Springfield, IL · 13d

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Ricki Marvel to play Hobgoblinspookadelic concert Saturday

This Halloween night, your best rock ‘n’ roll entertainment value might just be the return of NIL8’s long-running seasonal Hobgoblinspookadelic concert after several years’ hiatus. The all-ages show will happen upstairs at Arlington’s for a mere $10 at the door, beginning at 6 p.m. (no advance tickets). In addition to the venerable first-wave Springfield punk headliners, the show will also feature St. Louis favorites fragile porcelain mice, local metal-punk-etc. hybrids Unthynck and the always-evolving singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist Ricki Marvel, who will be kicking things off at 6:30.

Springfield, IL · 14d

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Meet local artist Leslie Kimble, learn how she makes her murals (Pt. 1)

Leslie Kimble, the artist behind Leslie Kimble Art, sat down with CI Living Host Kayla Campbell to share how she creates the murals found all around Central Illinois.

Illinois · 13d
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The State Journal-Register

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Changes could be coming to the BoS Center arena | Exclusive

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Bank of Springfield Center could see changes to its nearly 50-year-old arena. In tandem with the center's expansion that will construct more convention center space , the Sangamon County Board and the Springfield Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority (SMEAA) are eying possible changes to its arena. The groups are moving forward with a study that will cost up to $135,000. The study aims to keep the arena competitive with others in the region, said SMEAA Board Chair and State Rep. Mike Coffey, R-Springfield. More: Sangamon County Board OKs 3% tax hike to fund BoS Center expansion Coffey told The State Journal-Register he knows people want more musical acts, but the county board and SMEAA ultimately have no preconceived notions of how they want the study to look ahead of its completion. "We want the professionals and the experts in the field to tell us – this is what would best fit Springfield, this is what would best fit the BoS Center," Coffey said about the venue that seats 7,000-8,000 people, depending on configuration. The arena holds events like conventions, graduation ceremonies, concerts, sporting events and monster truck events. The study will be assessing whether more seating

Springfield, IL · 15d

The Journal Standard

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Northern Illinois artists display plein air works

An exhibit featuring 35 plein air artworks from artists across northern Illinois is on display at the Coliseum Museum in downtown Oregon through Oct. 31, with award winners recognized during a reception on Oct. 9. Awards for the Rock River Valley Painters Guild Annual Plein Air Art Exhibit were presented at the museum, according to a community announcement. Rockford artist and judge Jean Apgar selected the top entries from artwork submitted by participating artists. Dick Cholke of Pecatonica received first place for the watercolor painting “Rain Barrel.” Lucinda Winterfield of Dixon earned second place for the acrylic painting “Old Renne Farm,” while Tom Linden of Rockford took third place for the watercolor “Up Your Alley.” Terry Werntz of Freeport received an honorable mention for the oil painting “Sunday Afternoon.” The exhibit includes works created in acrylic, oil, pastel and watercolor by 13 artists from across northern Illinois. Visitors can vote for a favorite artwork Museum visitors may cast votes for a People’s Choice award during the exhibition. The winner will be announced when the exhibit closes Oct. 31. The Coliseum Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. An attached image accompanying the announcement identified Cholke

Oregon, IL · 14d

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Chamber Of Commerce Discusses Success Of ChilliFest Weekend

The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce has something to celebrate, as Chillifest of 2026 was a massive success. Total attendance during the two-day festival is estimated between 13,000 to 15,000 visitors which provided a substantial boost to local businesses, restaurants, and artisan vendors. Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce Operations Coordinator April Wolfe says that volunteers served over 2,640 bowls of official Chillifest Chili.

Taylorville, IL · 13d

The State Journal-Register

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Abe's Old Hat antiques shop exiting downtown Springfield | Exclusive

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Mike and Trudy Naylor are hanging up Abe's Old Hat, at least the storefront version, in downtown Springfield. The store at 111 N. Sixth St. was noticeably empty, with the glass cabinets that held history books and artwork from George Colin gone. The Springfield couple has had the brick-and-mortar business since 2010 and will continue to do a couple of antique markets a month in Illinois and some shows in Ohio. The foot traffic for the store, just down from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, wasn't enough to sustain it, Trudy Naylor told The State Journal-Register Oct. 25. "A lot of our profit (from market sales) went to pay rent for the store," she said. "When it's an antique show, people go there because they are looking for what we bring. When you have an antique store, you might be lucky if you get people every day who are looking for antiques." The couple used to rent out another storefront directly to the north primarily selling her folk art. That is now being used as Wild Rose's art gallery. It hosted a "De-colonize Your Mind" art show Oct. 25 with one featuring Day of the

Springfield, IL · 16d

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This Small Illinois Town Just Beat 24 Others To Become Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town

A whole town gathered for what it thought was a community photo shoot. Then a bus full of Hallmark Channel stars rolled up and announced a national win. That really happened in Illinois. Out of nearly 1,500 submissions, this small county seat beat 24 other finalists for a title that sounds like it came straight from a holiday movie script.

Carlinville, IL · 16d

Local 4 WHBF

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2026 Trick or Treat times in the QCA

It’s almost time to dress up in fanciful costumes and go trick or treating! The list below has the times for trick or treating around the QCA. Illinois Aledo, Oct. 31, from 5 – 7 p.m. Aledo United Methodist Church, 301 N. College Avenue, will host a trunk or treat event at the same time. […]

Illinois · 14d

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Kickapoo lived more than a century in Illinois

Many people know that a Kickapoo tribe of about 650 people lived south of Fairbury from 1828 to 1830. Valentine and Rachel Darnall were the first white settlers in Livingston County in 1830. About the time the Darnall family arrived, the Kickapoo tribe decided to move to a location about three miles south of Chatsworth. They remained south of Chatsworth until the government forced them to leave Illinois in 1832.

Illinois · 17d

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Day of the Dead family day at Illinois State Museum

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Illinois State Museum (ISM) will host a Day of the Dead family day from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 1. Featured will be arts and crafts, community partner tables, musical performances and food. The museum’s annual “Ofrenda” exhibition, celebrating Día de los Muertos, will also be open for viewing.

Springfield, IL · 14d

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Menard County Historical Society to Hold Quarterly Meeting

Menard County has forever been on the cutting edge of entertainment! The Menard County Fair goes back to the 1850’s, the circus to the 1880’s, Chautauqua to the early 1900’s. In more recent times, Menard County was home to the Illinois Country Opry. Everyone is welcome to attend the Menard County Historical Society quarterly meeting November 13 to hear about the oldest Country Opry in Illinois.

Menard County, IL · 15d

My Journal Courier

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Pipe dreams: Group hopes to keep the music playing for a chapel treasure

Organizers are trying to raise $250,000 to restore and maintain the historic Aeolian-Skinner organ at The Chapel in Jacksonville, as well as host a recital series.

Jacksonville, IL · 14d

WANE 15

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Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen announces he is cancer-free at Illinois charity event

The announcement comes about a month after fans expressed concern about Nielsen's health when he briefly left the stage during a Cheap Trick performance in Aurora before returning to finish the show seated.

Rockford, IL · 21d

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Justin Blandford interview

History is more than dates, buildings and plaques. It’s the stories we choose to remember and the ones we’re still learning how to tell. This week, we sit down with Justin Blandford, superintendent of Springfield’s state historic sites, to talk about some of his favorite projects, the challenges of working with history and the unexpected moments that come with caring for the places that tell our collective story.

Springfield, IL · 15d

My Journal Courier

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Macoupin County Historical Society to highlight World War I ‘Hello Girls’

Macoupin County Historical Society’s November meeting will feature a presentation about the World War I “Hello Girls.”

Macoupin County, IL · 17d

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Sixty-two District 202 Students Earn Spots At The Illinois Music Education Association Festival

Sixty-two District 202 high school student musicians earned selections to participate in the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District 9 festivals for jazz, choir, band, and orchestra in November. The senior jazz festival will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles. The...

Illinois · 15d

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One Of Illinois’s Oldest Drive-Ins Still Lights Up Its Screen Near Springfield Every Weekend

Popcorn, a car radio, and two movies under the stars make for a pretty great Saturday night in Illinois. One outdoor theater in the middle of the state has kept that old tradition alive for decades, even after its lights once went dark for years. Families still pull in with...

Springfield, IL · 18d

Dino World

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How Hopewell Builders Aligned Earthworks to the Winter Sun

Stick with us to the end: one simple alignment check reveals how ancient builders tracked the solstice without modern tools.

Illinois · 17d