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🚨Event Update: Canceled
The IRA Sprints at Jacksonville Speedway scheduled for Friday, June 13 have been canceled due to the forecasted rain 🌧️.

We know race fans were excited for this one — and while this Friday is a no-go, there’s still plenty of great racing ahead this season at Jacksonville Speedway 🏁

Follow along for more upcoming events and race nights in Jacksonville!

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🚨Event Update: Canceled The IRA Sprints at Jacksonville Speedway scheduled for Friday, June 13 have been canceled due to the forecasted rain 🌧️. We know race fans were excited for this one — and while this Friday is a no-go, there’s still plenty of great racing ahead this season at Jacksonville Speedway 🏁 Follow along for more upcoming events and race nights in Jacksonville!

Elizabeth Packard: The Woman They Could Not Silence
📅 Thursday, June 12, 2025
🕕 6:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Sibert Theatre, Illinois College (300 Lockwood Place, Jacksonville)

Step into the powerful story of Elizabeth Packard, a Jacksonville State Hospital patient who defied the system that tried to silence her. This compelling first-person performance by award-winning historical interpreter Laura Keyes brings to life the woman whose fight for justice changed mental health laws for women across the country.

Packard was unjustly committed in 1860 and spent three years locked away while fighting to prove her sanity. Her story, told in the bestselling book The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore, still resonates today.

🎭 Free Admission
🪑 Seating is first-come, first-served
🔍 A companion event to the Jacksonville Area Museum’s current State Hospital exhibit

Don’t miss this emotional and inspiring portrayal of one woman’s strength during the Civil War era.

For more details visit our website at jacksonvilleil.org 📲

Presented by the Jacksonville Area Museum

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Elizabeth Packard: The Woman They Could Not Silence 📅 Thursday, June 12, 2025 🕕 6:00 – 7:00 PM 📍 Sibert Theatre, Illinois College (300 Lockwood Place, Jacksonville) Step into the powerful story of Elizabeth Packard, a Jacksonville State Hospital patient who defied the system that tried to silence her. This compelling first-person performance by award-winning historical interpreter Laura Keyes brings to life the woman whose fight for justice changed mental health laws for women across the country. Packard was unjustly committed in 1860 and spent three years locked away while fighting to prove her sanity. Her story, told in the bestselling book The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore, still resonates today. 🎭 Free Admission 🪑 Seating is first-come, first-served 🔍 A companion event to the Jacksonville Area Museum’s current State Hospital exhibit Don’t miss this emotional and inspiring portrayal of one woman’s strength during the Civil War era. For more details visit our website at jacksonvilleil.org 📲 Presented by the Jacksonville Area Museum

🏁 Friday Night Lights at Jacksonville Speedway! 🌟

Buckle up for an adrenaline-filled night as the IRA Sprint Car Series returns for the first time in over a decade! 🔥 These lightning-fast machines are ready to light up the track at Jacksonville Speedway! 💨🏆

📍 Jacksonville Speedway
📅 Friday, June 13
🕔 Gates open at 5 PM
🏎️ Sprint Car hot laps at 6 PM
🚦 Local class hot laps at 6:30 PM
💥 Racing starts at 7 PM

Also on the track:
⚙️ MARA Midgets
🚗 Street Stocks
⚡ Micros

🎟️ Admission:
👤 Adults: $25
👦 Ages 11–18: $5
🧒 Kids 10 & under: FREE

It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend! ✨ Get ready to bring the crew and soak up the sights and sounds of race night in Jacksonville!

📍 Find more events and plan your trip at jacksonvilleil.org

#jacksonvilleil #middleofeverything #enjoyillinois

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🏁 Friday Night Lights at Jacksonville Speedway! 🌟 Buckle up for an adrenaline-filled night as the IRA Sprint Car Series returns for the first time in over a decade! 🔥 These lightning-fast machines are ready to light up the track at Jacksonville Speedway! 💨🏆 📍 Jacksonville Speedway 📅 Friday, June 13 🕔 Gates open at 5 PM 🏎️ Sprint Car hot laps at 6 PM 🚦 Local class hot laps at 6:30 PM 💥 Racing starts at 7 PM Also on the track: ⚙️ MARA Midgets 🚗 Street Stocks ⚡ Micros 🎟️ Admission: 👤 Adults: $25 👦 Ages 11–18: $5 🧒 Kids 10 & under: FREE It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend! ✨ Get ready to bring the crew and soak up the sights and sounds of race night in Jacksonville! 📍 Find more events and plan your trip at jacksonvilleil.org #jacksonvilleil #middleofeverything #enjoyillinois