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Hogging the spotlight, Saturday’s parade steals the show
Putting together the Hog Capital Festival parade is a huge undertaking for the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassadors Club. But the Ambassadors have plenty of experience; they’ve been organizing the parade for nearly half a century. Mark Mikenas, executive director of the chamber of commerce, doesn’t remember the...
Only days remain to enter the Kewanee Hog Days parade
Only six days are left to register for the annual Hog Days parade. The 71st parade is set to step off on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 2 p.m. The parade route begins at the Kewanee High School parking lot and ends about a mile away on West Central Boulevard. Entries...
Cast of characters bring history to life during Bishop Hill Chautauqua
The 2024 Bishop Hill Chautauqua in Bishop Hill IL has an all-new line-up of colorful characters from America’s past. On August 24, in the village park gazebo, the public is invited to meet Native American grandmothers, First Lady Mary Lincoln, First Lady of Flight Amelia Earhart, a founding Mother of Ecology, Rachel Carson and the Queen of Country Music, Patsy Cline.
This Under-The-Radar Diner In Illinois Has Homemade Pies That Are Absolutely To Die For
In the heartland of Illinois, there’s a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by food enthusiasts and casual diners alike. A treasure trove of culinary delights, Purple Onion in Annawan is the kind of place that makes you feel right at home from the moment you walk through the door.
Pay It Forward: Ca D'zan House Concerts bring live music to Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, Illinois — If you find yourself in Cambridge, Illinois, you will often hear the sounds of live music coming from the Taylor family's front porch. David Olson frequently makes visits to enjoy a night of entertainment. “He’s got a big beautiful porch and the bands set up on...
Save the Date for Prophetstown Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast
Mark your calendars for the Prophetstown Fire Department's annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, September 1 from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Prophetstown Fire Station. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, hash browns, and scrambled eggs along with coffee, milk and juice. The cost is a donation to the department.
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