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News & Events
Share the Warmth Blanket Drive!
With the cold weather quickly approaching, we should be reminded that the warmth and comfort that we may take for granted is not a luxury that others in our community have. We encourage you to help us make a difference in the lives of others Learn more…
Local Entities Form Partnership To Expand And Promote Holiday Event
Jacksonville Main Street, the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Jacksonville Area Visitors & Convention Bureau have teamed up to expand one of Main Street’s annual events — allowing businesses to maintain control of how many people are in stores, but allow shoppers to Learn more…
Illinois Road-Trip Roundup: Tacos!
We’ve been “All In for Illinois” during the pandemic, but now that we’re in Phase 4, we’re ready to enjoy our state safely. Check-in every Tuesday for an Illinois Road Trip Round-Up on themed topics showcasing eighteen destinations across Illinois. This week, we’re touring some Learn more…
Illinois Road-Trip Roundup: Pizza!
We’ve been “All In for Illinois” during the pandemic, but now that we’re in Phase 4, we’re ready to enjoy our state safely. Check-in every Tuesday for an Illinois Road Trip Round-Up on themed topics showcasing eighteen destinations across Illinois. This week, we’re touring some Learn more…
Illinois Road-Trip Roundup: Unique Shopping
We’ve been “All In for Illinois” during the pandemic, but now that we’re in Phase 4, we’re ready to enjoy our state safely. Check-in every Tuesday for an Illinois Road Trip Round-Up on themed topics showcasing eighteen destinations across Illinois. This week, we’re touring some Learn more…
Illinois Road-Trip Roundup: Fish Sandwiches
We’ve been “All In for Illinois” during the pandemic, but now that we’re in Phase 4, we’re ready to enjoy our state safely. Check-in every Tuesday for an Illinois Road Trip Round-Up on themed topics showcasing eighteen destinations across Illinois. This week, we’re touring some Learn more…
Illinois Road-Trip Roundup: Instagram Spots
We’ve been “All In for Illinois” during the pandemic, but now that we’re in Phase 4, we’re ready to enjoy our state safely. Check-in every Tuesday for an Illinois Road Trip Round-Up on themed topics showcasing eighteen destinations across Illinois. This week, we’re touring some Learn more…
Illinois Road-Trip Roundup: Ice Cream Spots
We’ve been “All In for Illinois” during the pandemic, but now that we’re in Phase 4, we’re ready to enjoy our state safely. Check-in every Tuesday for an Illinois Road Trip Round-Up on themed topics showcasing eighteen destinations across Illinois. This week, we’re touring some Learn more…
Holly Cakes Bakery featured on Illinois Stories
Holly Cakes bakery was featured last night on Illinois Stories. If you haven’t seen or tasted Holly Cakes products, plan to place an order real soon or stop in for a grab and go cookie or cupcake! Check out the news feature below. By Jeremy Learn more…
Illinois Road-Trip Round Up: Outdoor Art
We’ve been “All In for Illinois” during the pandemic, but now that we’re in Phase 4, we’re ready to enjoy our state safely. Check-in every Tuesday for an Illinois Road Trip Round-Up on themed topics showcasing eighteen destinations across Illinois. This week, we’re touring some Learn more…
Illinois Road-Trip Round Up: Best Outdoor Picnic Spots
We’ve been “All In for Illinois” during the pandemic, but as we hit the unofficial start of summer, we’re ready to enjoy our state safely. Check-in every Tuesday for an Illinois Road Trip Round-Up on themed topics showcasing eighteen destinations across Illinois. This week, we’re Learn more…
Blessings on State B&B Continues to Give Back
Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast Joins Innkeeper Team to Bake and Mail Goods to U.S. Service Members Overseas this 4th of July As Independence Day nears, inns across the U.S. are coming together to offer sweet comfort with homemade baked goods in a show Learn more…
Illinois Road-Trip Round Up: Best Fishing Spots
We’ve been “All In for Illinois” during the pandemic, but as we hit the unofficial start of summer, we’re ready to enjoy our state safely. Check-in every Tuesday for an Illinois Road Trip Round-Up on themed topics showcasing eighteen destinations across Illinois. This week, we’re Learn more…
Jacksonville Main Street Earns Top Tier Accreditation
Jacksonville Main Street has been designated as a 2020 Accredited Main Street America program. Accredited status is Main Street America’s top tier of recognition and signifies a commitment to comprehensive commercial district revitalization and proven track record. “We are proud to recognize this year’s 860 Learn more…
2020 Morgan County Fair Event Cancelled
JACKSONVILLE, IL – The Morgan County Fair Board voted Tuesday night at their regular monthly meeting to cancel the 2020 Morgan County Fair scheduled for July 5-12. After weeks of earnest consultation with the local health department, 4-H Extension program, Local and State Leaders and Learn more…
4th of July Blast Committee Announces Celebration Cancellation
NEWS RELEASE 4TH of July Blast Celebration Cancellation Jacksonville, IL – It is a sad day when an organization must cancel an event that an organization loves planning, especially when it comes to celebrating our nation’s freedom and independence – and that is exactly how Learn more…
Woodlawn Farm Museum Announces Summer Hour Tour Closures
Due to the current coronavirus restrictions and the unknowns existing for the next few months, the Woodlawn Farm Museum will be closed for regular tours at the museum this summer through September 30. Later this summer it will be decided if the Fall UGRR Bus Learn more…
Jacksonville Symphony Moves Show Online
Did you know that the Jacksonville Symphony is one of the top Symphony and Orchestras in the State? Support their efforts as they move to an online benefit this weekend to help reconnect listeners along with raising funds due to the cancellations of their live Learn more…
Jacksonville Main Street Postpones Events
Due to the COVID-19 shutdown and distance recommendations, Jacksonville Main Street has regretfully had to make a lot of changes to the Summer 2020 slate of activities. Sadly, the Downtown Concert Series for 2020 will be canceled. All 2020 sponsorships will be carried over to Learn more…
We Miss Our Local Faces!
We are really missing seeing all of our friends at our local businesses and we know you are missing everyone too! Our friend Cory Garner with ElCrow Photography and Design wants to help capture all of the faces we have been missing! If you are Learn more…
Jacksonville Area Museum to Host Smithsonian Exhibit
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — The Jacksonville Area Museum will host “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,” an exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution, in 2021. Illinois Humanities selected six host organizations to participate in the Illinois tour of “Voices and Votes,” including: April 17-May 29, 2021: Learn more…
We Want to Promote YOU!
Do you have event information that you would like to share with us that you have canceled or postponed? If you could please share that information with Anna and I as we work on updating our calendars and promotional pieces we would greatly appreciate it! Learn more…
K’s Creek has New Chef & Menu
Check out K’s Creek Golf Club and Wine Bar new chef and new menu!! Kitchen 63 is going to be great! Like K’s Creek Golf Club and Wine Bar Facebook Page to see all their new changes! We think their new menu looks delicious!