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Jacksonville, Illinois!
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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JACKSONVILLE SELFIE GIVEAWAY! 📸
Send us your Jacksonville selfies for a chance to win a Jacksonville T-shirt ➡️ and score a BONUS ENTRY when you snap one at a location from our Jacksonville Selfie Card:
📍 Civil War Columbia Statue — Central Park
📍 Dr. Kenniebrew Mural — Corner of Main Street & Central Park
📍 David Strawn Art Gallery — 331 W. College Ave.
📍 Jacksonville Selfie Spot — Main Street & College Avenue
📍 Morgan County Courthouse — 300 W. State St.
📍 Jacksonville Area Museum — 301 E. State St.
📍 Ferris Wheel — Community Park
📍 Lake Jacksonville — New Lake Road
📍 Leo’s Pizza — 230 S. Main St.
📍 Woodlawn Farm — 1463 Gierke Lane
Drop your selfie in the comments, tag us in your post or send it our way!
Kinda chic to show off your Jacksonville. 😉
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🍂 Comment GUIDE and we’ll send you our full Jacksonville Area Travel Guide to start planning your fall getaway!
If you’ve ever wished you could spend a fall weekend in Stars Hollow, Jacksonville, Illinois might just be your kind of place. ✨
Think coffee stops and local shops, tree-lined streets and beautiful historic homes, favorite local restaurants, fall events, and plenty of places to wander when the weather finally starts to cool down.
Make a weekend of it, plan a girls’ trip, or just come spend a day seeing why Jacksonville feels especially good this time of year.
👇 Comment GUIDE and we’ll send everything you need to start planning.
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Save the date for two days of Chautauqua at Nichols Park! ✨
Prairieland Chautauqua returns September 4 + 5 with this year’s theme celebrating Route 66. The weekend will bring music, speakers and family-friendly entertainment to the Nichols Park Pavilion, with a full lineup planned across Friday evening and Saturday.
📅 September 4 + 5, 2026
📍 Nichols Park Pavilion
🎟️ Free & open to everyone
Find the full schedule and event details at JacksonvilleIL.org!
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