(Photo By Flickr User ktbuffy) In 1967, the first Morton Pumpkin Festival was organized by the Morton Chamber of Commerce as an annual fund raiser and celebration of the beginning of the pumpkin harvest and canning season at the local Libby’s Pumpkin Plant. In 1978, the Governor of Illinois signed a proclamation that Morton, Illinois…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Brian Hubbard) Get ready for “The Battle Of The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) West,” as the (CSU) Central State University Of Ohio Marauders and the (KSU) Kentucky State University Thorobreds go to battle in the 33rd Annual Circle City Classic. CSU and KSU will meet inside “The Luke (Lucas…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Doug Pieper) Each September, in celebration of the pumpkin canning season, the city of Morton, IL hosts the Morton Pumpkin Festival. 2016 will be the Festival’s 50th year. Come and celebrate with them! History about the Morton Pumpkin Festival: In 1967, the first Morton Pumpkin Festival was organized by the Morton…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Smithsonian’s National Zoo) Check out the cool free activities you can be a part of as PNC Bank & Glen Oak Park celebrate Worldwide Day Of Play! This family event will be taking place on Saturday, September 10th at Glen Oak Park in Peoria, IL! Here is a sneak peek of…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User C.C, Chapman) Hey everybody………….. “Are you ready for some HBCU Football?” If so, then you don’t want to miss the Chicago Football Classic in Chicago, IL happening on this Saturday! The Chicago Football Classic’s mission is to inspire African-American high school and college students through support for programs, initiatives, and…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Joshua Hess) The very first Pekin Marigold Festival was held in 1973, and now, young and old look forward to this yearly, after Labor Day weekend event. The 2016 Pekin Marigold Festival will be held at Mineral Springs Park in Pekin, IL starting this Thursday, September 8th and ending on…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User terren in Virginia) The first Pekin Marigold Festival was held in 1973, and now, young and old look forward to this yearly, after Labor Day weekend event. The 2016 Pekin Marigold Festival will be held at Mineral Springs Park in Pekin, IL starting on Thursday, September 8th and ending on…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User eddie welker) The celebration that is now known as the “Manito Popcorn Festival began back in 1972. Two young ladies named Linda & Phylis sought the support of the area churches to have an “Old Fashioned Picnic in the Park: With no budget and a lot of hard work, the…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Fred Von Graf) “Oh, Dunlap Days Are Here Again….” Come out to Dunlap Days for lots of food, games, rides, vendors, music, a car show, a 5k run/walk, and more! Here is a list of what you can expect for the 2016 Dunlap Days: Thursday, August 25th: 5:00p JFL games 5:00-9:00p…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson) Alright family, Are you ready to travel to Springfield, IL to celebrate the last weekend of the Illinois State Fair? If so, take a look to see where you can get in where you fit in for some great family fun on these weekend days! Saturday, August 20th –…… MORE
