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The stories waiting to be told in Jacksonville are more than just the historic anecdotes that shaped our past — they’re the chapters that have yet to define the course of our community. Educators, outdoorsmen, chefs, entrepreneurs… All who forge a new path in Jacksonville play a role in forging a bright, new future for those who have made a home here and those just passing through. So, Uncover the Possibilities in Jacksonville and find out why creating brand-new experiences comes just as easily as discovering those that came before you.

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Tomorrow is a BIG Saturday in Jacksonville ➡️ you might want to start making your plans now. ✨

From morning through night, there’s a whole lot happening around town. Start the day with the JCCD Annual Steak & Chicken Cookout or the 15th Annual Kiwanis .5K Fun Run/Walk, then head downtown for the Boutique Crawl, 37 South’s 9-Year Anniversary Celebration and Downtown Discovery Day.

The afternoon brings the Justice for Ivory Benefit at American Legion Post 279, and Saturday evening you can visit the opening reception for Donald Landry’s A Journey into the Light watercolor exhibit at The David Strawn Art Gallery or head to Twisted Tree for the Alfano/McKinnon Celebration of Life.

And that’s just part of what’s happening around Jacksonville tomorrow. Take a look at the lineup, start making your Saturday plans and find even more at http://JacksonvilleIL.org. 💙

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A look at what’s happening this Friday in Jacksonville. 👀

Start the evening at the 9/11 Remembrance Fundraiser at Lady Bandits, with live music from Jax Dion, BBQ and donations benefiting local first responders. MacMurray alumni will be making their way back to Jacksonville as Annual Alumni Weekend begins Friday evening and continues through Sunday. 

Over at Jacksonville Speedway, the Carolyn Schuh Memorial Race brings MOWA Sprints, 305 Sprints, Modifieds, Street Stocks and Sportsman to the track. And later Friday night, SINGO starts at 8 PM at Goodtime Docs—and it’s free to play. 

Find times, locations and full event details on our calendar at JacksonvilleIL.org⁠.

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We’re looking forward to one of Jacksonville’s biggest days on the road! 🚗 The Morton Ave Misfits’ 42nd Jacksonville Fall Car Show & Cruise Night rolls into town Saturday, September 19, with a full day of classic and antique autos followed by an evening cruising Morton Avenue.

CAR SHOW | 9 AM–3 PM
📍 Community Park
• Free registration from 9 AM–Noon
• Door prizes
• 50/50 drawing
• Vendor fair
• Hot Wheels Drag Racing for kids 12 & under

CRUISE NIGHT | 5–9 PM
📍 Morton Avenue from Main Street to Lincoln Avenue
• Headquarters at Hardee’s
• Raffle drawing at 8 PM
• 107.1 The Eagle broadcasting live from Hardee’s

It’s one of Illinois’ largest cruise events, and we’re looking forward to seeing Jacksonville fill up with some incredible cars for the day. Save the date for September 19!

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