Erie’s 137th Annual Memorial Day Parade (Photos)
Erie’s 137th annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony drew hundreds to the community on Monday, May 27. The annual parade and services are hosted by American Legion Post #582 of Erie.
May 28, 2024
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Bellson Music Fest – A Centennial Celebration of Louie Bellson
Rock Falls Tourism is incredibly excited and honored to present the Bellson Music Fest ~ A Centennial Celebration of Louie Bellson on Saturday, June 8 at the RB&W District Amphitheater in Rock Falls, Illinois.
May 27, 2024
‘Finding Dessie’ at Next TAHS Meeting
Every family tree has mysteries, so how do you begin to solve them?
May 25, 2024
Prophetstown High School Sports of 1921-1922
Prophetstown Area Historical Society archivist Fred South has provided another historical article that details a fascinating piece of Prophetstown’s history.
May 20, 2024
‘Farm Tool School’ at Next Morrison Historical Society Program
Marc Gravert of rural Fulton returns to Morrison’s Heritage Museum as the program speaker on Sunday, May 19.
May 13, 2024
Tampico’s Sesquicentennial Logo Design Contest Underway
Tampico’s next Sesquicentennial Planning Committee meeting is on Wednesday, May 15 at 6 p.m. at the Tampico Area Historical Society. Anyone interested is welcome to come and help plan the town’s 150th celebration in 2025.
May 13, 2024
State-Owned Bishop Hill Properties on ‘Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois’ List
Sites in Cook, Gallatin, Henry, Johnson, Macon, Madison, Pope and St. Clair Counties threatened with deferred maintenance, insufficient funding, and neglect.
May 10, 2024
‘My Life as a Cold War Military Spy’ at Next Miller Program
In honor of Memorial Day, Veteran Steve Siefken, a native of Morrison, IL, will be the speaker at the Windmill Cultural Center on Monday, May 13. He will present on his covert military service.
May 5, 2024
FACE Legacy Society to Host Inaugural Meeting in Fulton
Fulton Association for Community Enrichment (FACE) will host an introductory meeting for the FACE Legacy Society on Thursday, May 16 at 3 p.m. The event will be held at Gatherings at 408 10th Avenue in Fulton. The Legacy Society honors community members who have included or plan to include Fulton organizations in their estate plans.
May 2, 2024
50th Annual Dutch Days Festival in Fulton This Weekend
Fulton’s 50th annual Dutch Days Festival will liven up the city on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 with a variety of fun and educational events to celebrate their Dutch heritage. The free festival draws thousands of people to the downtown each year.
May 1, 2024
