The Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, in collaboration with the City of Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation, and Jacksonville Main Street, has unveiled an all-new brand identity that aligns the five entities to better promote Learn more…
Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast Wins 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for Lodging Jacksonville, Illinois – May 13, 2022 – Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast announced today it has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice award winner for exceptional Learn more…
Jacksonville Area Museum to open to the public Saturday, September 25 The Jacksonville Area Museum, a new institution showcasing the community’s unique heritage and culture, will officially open to the public at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 25. The Jacksonville Area Museum will use original Learn more…
On September 21st the City of Jacksonville along with IDHA and other local entities will host a Community Revitalization Partnership Meeting. The effort of the Community Revitalization Strategy is intended to improve and enhance specific aspects of the community with an interconnected series of local Learn more…
Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast Wins 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for Hotels Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast’s Great Traveler Reviews Earn it a Place Among Travelers’ Favorites in the United States Jacksonville, Illinois – May 17, 2021 – Blessings on State Learn more…
Journal-Courier Lake Jacksonville will open at 8 a.m. Thursday, April 1st, 2021. Boaters are required to have a 2021 boat sticker, which will be sold at the lake’s concession building starting Thursday. Concessions will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Learn more…
An original bayonet discovered by a Jacksonville man tilling his garden may have a connection to Grant’s March, the July 1861 journey that took then-Colonel Ulysses S. Grant and 1,000 soldiers from Illinois to the battlefields of the Civil War. The Jacksonville resident who found Learn more…
Every Wednesday during the month of December, Faith Lutheran Church will virtually host a concert series that is part of its Advent Allegro series. Viewing of the concerts will take place on the church’s Facebook and YouTube Channel at noon on each Wednesday during the Learn more…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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, 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…
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…
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!