The 2026 Bishop Hill Chautauqua Will Celebrate America’s Birthday
To celebrate America’s 250th Birthday, the theme for this year’s Chautauqua is “Founding Figures: People Who Helped Create our Nation.”
August 10, 2026
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Eastern Cottonwood is NLI’s August Tree of the Month
Rockford, IL – Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program has announced the 2026 August Tree of the Month is an Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) located on the grounds of Nature At The Confluence, 306 Dickop St., South Beloit.
August 4, 2026
Antique Tractor Display Returning to Whiteside County Fair
MORRISON – Antique tractor buffs will have a heyday at this year’s 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs August 18-22.
August 4, 2026
“Confessions of a Baseball Scout” Program in Bishop Hill on August 15
Baseball fans are invited to hear behind-the-scenes stories from the diamond as Tim Pletkovich presents “Confessions of a Baseball Scout” at the Steeple Building Museum in Bishop Hill on Saturday, August 15th at 1 p.m.
August 3, 2026
Upcoming Game Sessions at Lyndon Area Historical Society
The Lyndon Area Historical Society will host Game Sessions on Wednesdays, August 12th and September 9th, from 1-3 p.m.
July 30, 2026
Cambridge Natural History Museum to Celebrate Two-Year Anniversary with Free Full-Day Community Event
The Cambridge Natural History Museum will celebrate two years of curiosity, discovery, fossils, minerals, natural history and community with a free full-day anniversary celebration on Saturday, August 8th in downtown Cambridge.
July 28, 2026
Volunteer Millers Program to Feature Clinton County’s Early Aviation History
The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant in Fulton, IL invite the public to a presentation by John Roland and Greg Obren on the history of early aviation in Clinton County.
July 27, 2026
Breadmaking Event in Fulton on Saturday
The de Immigrant Windmill Area in Fulton will be offering breadmaking events at the Windmill Cultural Center on Saturdays, August 1st and September 5th.
July 27, 2026
Morrison Garden Club’s July Featured Garden
The Morrison Garden Club has chosen Barb Bees of 606 West Lincolnway, Morrison for July’s Featured Garden spotlight.
July 27, 2026
IDOT Public Meeting Showcases Three Options for U.S. 30 in Morrison
The second of three public meetings for proposed improvements to U.S. 30 in Morrison brought 14 IDOT team members and a substantial crowd from the community to Odell Public Library on Tuesday, July 21st.
July 24, 2026
