Illinois Current Happenings
What's going on in Illinois? Try our list of upcoming Illinois festivals, events and celebrations.
Lincoln-Douglas Debate Weekend—Freeport, Aug. 29-Sept. 1.
Part of the state’s sesquicentennial celebration, this event features Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas re-enactors arriving on a steam train, plus a torch light parade, speeches and an ice cream social. (800) 369-2955.
Part of the state’s sesquicentennial celebration, this event features Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas re-enactors arriving on a steam train, plus a torch light parade, speeches and an ice cream social. (800) 369-2955.
Popcorn Festival—Manito, Aug. 29-31.
A parade, children’s games, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, antique tractor pull, talent contest, gospel music and food highlight this event, part of the town’s sesquicentennial celebration, at Veterans Park. (309) 968-7200.
A parade, children’s games, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, antique tractor pull, talent contest, gospel music and food highlight this event, part of the town’s sesquicentennial celebration, at Veterans Park. (309) 968-7200.
World War II Days — Rockford, 9/27 - 9/28/08
A tribute to America's veterans. The largest World War II reenactment in the US with more than 800 soldiers, including tanks and WWII vintage military equipment. Witness battles and displays of 1940s military and civilian life. 815-397-9112
A tribute to America's veterans. The largest World War II reenactment in the US with more than 800 soldiers, including tanks and WWII vintage military equipment. Witness battles and displays of 1940s military and civilian life. 815-397-9112
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