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Oconee, IL · Arts & Culture
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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...
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library hosting ‘Abe’s Haunted Hollow’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is hosting “Abe’s Haunted Hollow” next weekend. The free event will be held at the museum, 212 N. Sixth St. in Springfield, on Oct. 24 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. There will be games, music, spooky scenes, and a séance with First Lady Mary Lincoln.
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North Mac’s Thoroman Leads Local Golfers in State Finals with Second Place Finish in 1A
North Mac freshman Colin Thoroman lead all local golfers with a second place finish in the 1A boys state golf finals at Prairie Vista Golf Course. Thoroman the two round weekend with a one under 143. Also picking up hardware this weekend was Normal U-High’s Jack Quinn with a fifth place finish in 2A at Wiebring Golf Course.
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North Mac freshman generates loud buzz in high school golf state debut
North Mac freshman COLIN THOROMAN challenged for the Class 1A boys golf state title at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington on Saturday, Oct. 10. He stood just three strokes off the lead after the first round and missed Fulton's senior champion, Owen Van Zuiden, by one stroke with a 1-under 143 total. Area qualifiers: See all the 2026 boys and girls golf state finalists in the Springfield area Thoroman chalked up five birdies in the final round and ultimately tied for second place with Carthage Illini West's Nolan Murphy. He shot 2-under on the final nine. Thoroman attributed his irons to easy pars and relatively stress-free rounds. He also maintained a calm disposition by simply embracing the moment. "You always have a chance if you just keep looking forward and forget about the past," Thoroman said. An eagle on the par-5 No. 16 provided critical momentum and left him within reach of the leader on Friday. North Mac coach Natalie Blankenship said Thoroman played with no pressure. "He had something to prove, he really wanted it," Blankenship said. "The last thing I told him today, 'Just have fun. We've got sophomores, juniors and seniors here, so just enjoy yourself.'"
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This Whimsical Sculpture Park In Illinois Is The Willy Wonka Of Outdoor Art Experiences
Somewhere in Galena, Illinois, there’s a place that makes you question everything you thought you knew about a quiet afternoon outdoors. The West Street Sculpture Park isn’t your typical stroll through a manicured garden with polite little plaques telling you what to think. It’s something far more interesting,...
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Central A&M FFA Enjoys Assumption Fest
ASSUMPTION — Central A&M FFA had a great time being involved with many different activities at the 2026 Assumption Fest this year! Assumption Fest was held May 21-23. During this community wide festival, the chapter had its 9-hole putt-putt course set up for kids and families to enjoy. Members also participated in the parade, which was held Saturday, May 23.
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Crowning achievement: QND girls golf team finishes mission to win Class 1A state championship
DECATUR, Ill. — The Quincy Notre Dame girls golf team left no doubt which was the best team in Class 1A this season, powering its way to a 33-stroke victory Saturday at Red Tail Run Golf Course to win the program’s first state championship. Muddy River Sports Director Chris Duerr put together this highlight package.
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In the mood for the macabre
Arriving just in time for the spooky season, Spencer Theatre Company’s production of Misery, directed by John Sivak, delivers a taut, 105-minute psychological thriller without an intermission. It is adapted for the stage by William Goldman, who also penned the screenplay for the award-winning film based on Stephen King’s novel. The play keeps much of the iconic movie dialogue intact. For longtime fans, this three-layered homage offers an entertaining, nostalgia-laced return to that horrifying little cabin in the woods.
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Step Back Into The 1930s At This Restored Route 66 Gas Station In Illinois
Some of the best road trip memories start with a stop you almost skipped. Tucked along an old stretch of highway in Illinois sits a tiny gas station that looks like it rolled straight out of a black-and-white photo. You pull over expecting a quick picture, and suddenly you are...