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Events
07 / 17
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Party in the Park Litchfield Carnegie Library July 17-18, 2009 Litchfield, IL For more information click here to visit the official web site. (all day)
Chatham Jaycees Sweetcorn Festival July 17-18, 2009 Chatham Community Park For more information click here to visit the official web site. (all day)
Plainfield Fest July 17-19, 2009 Celebrate the summer at this three day fun filled event. Dates: (all day)
Sweet Corn Festival - Chatham Friday, July 17 & Saturday, July 18, 2009 (all day)
'Man vs. Food' filming in Springfield Adam from the Travel Channel show, 'Man vs. Food' will be visiting three locat eateries, sampling their famous specialties. The production team will be filming at the following locations on the following dates: (Times have not been officially disclosed.) D'Arcy's Pint (for Horseshoe sandwich) Cozy Dog Drive In (for deep-fried battered dog on a stick) | ||
07 / 18
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Party in the Park Litchfield Carnegie Library July 17-18, 2009 Litchfield, IL For more information click here to visit the official web site. (all day)
Chatham Jaycees Sweetcorn Festival July 17-18, 2009 Chatham Community Park For more information click here to visit the official web site. (all day)
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Plainfield Fest July 17-19, 2009 Celebrate the summer at this three day fun filled event. Dates: (all day)
Sweet Corn Festival - Chatham Friday, July 17 & Saturday, July 18, 2009 Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:59 pm
'Man vs. Food' filming in Springfield The production team will be filming at the following locations on the following dates: (Times have not been officially disclosed.) D'Arcy's Pint (for Horseshoe sandwich) Cozy Dog Drive In (for deep-fried battered dog on a stick) Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
You’re invited to Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Old Joliet Prison Park! Saturday, July 18, 2009 1:00 Pm - 5:00 PM Prison Parking Lot Visit www.visitjoliet.org and click on “Old Joliet Prison” to learn more details about the event and the renovations to the new Prison Park exhibit or call 1-877-4JOLIET.
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07 / 19
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Plainfield Fest July 17-19, 2009 Celebrate the summer at this three day fun filled event. Dates: | ||
07 / 20
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:59 pm
'Man vs. Food' filming in Springfield Adam from the Travel Channel show, 'Man vs. Food' will be visiting three local eateries, sampling their famous specialties. The production team will be filming at the following locations on the following dates: (Times have not been officially disclosed.) D'Arcy's Pint (for Horseshoe sandwich) Cozy Dog Drive In (for deep-fried battered dog on a stick) | ||
07 / 21
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Cruise Nights in Berwyn Tuesdays, June 2-16 & July 7-21, 2009
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Cruise Nights Tuesday Nights, June 2 - July 28, 2009 Downtown Plainfield Start: 6:30 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Route 66, Then and Now Free presentation by John and Lenore Weiss Wilmington Library Tuesday, July 21, 2009 6:30 PM For more information call the Wilmington Library
Route 66 authors, John & Lenore Weiss, were honored with the Route 66 Ambassadors Award at the annual Route 66 banquet in Springfield on June 13, 2009. | ||
07 / 22
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Lemont Legends Cruise Night June 3 - August 26, 2009 Wednesday events from 6:00 - 9:00 PM | ||
07 / 23
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Catfish Days Wilmington Please stop by the Route 66 Association of Illinois booth at Catfish Days on Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ! Find out all about this fun family event!
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07 / 24
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Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:59 pm
Catfish Days Wilmington Please stop by the Route 66 Association of Illinois booth at Catfish Days on Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ! Find out all about this fun family event!
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07 / 25
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Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:59 pm
Catfish Days Wilmington Please stop by the Route 66 Association of Illinois booth at Catfish Days on Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ! Find out all about this fun family event!
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Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:59 pm
Girard Festival Days July 24-26, 2009 (all day)
80th Anniversary of the Mill in Lincoln 738 Washington St., Lincoln Saturday, July 25, 2009 The Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Logan County will be hosting a huge celebration commemorating two exciting events: The 80th Anniversary of The Mill Come celebrate with us! Schedule of Events: 12:00 Festivities begin with speakers and awards | ||
07 / 26
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Catfish Days Wilmington Please stop by the Route 66 Association of Illinois booth at Catfish Days on Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ! Find out all about this fun family event!
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07 / 28
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:59 pm
Cruise Nights Tuesday Nights, June 2 - July 28, 2009 Downtown Plainfield | ||
07 / 29
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Lemont Legends Cruise Night June 3 - August 26, 2009 Wednesday events from 6:00 - 9:00 PM | ||
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07 / 31
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08 / 1
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Polk-A-Dot Drive In 14th Annual Cruise Night on Route 66 - Braidwood Braidwood Saturday, August 1, 2009 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM $10.00 Participation Fee For more information 815-458-3377 | ||
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08 / 4
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08 / 5
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Lemont Legends Cruise Night June 3 - August 26, 2009 Wednesday events from 6:00 - 9:00 PM | ||
08 / 6
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Route 66: A New Musical Review Performances will be given at the Chautauqua Park Pavilion, Pontiac August 6 - August 9, 2009 7:30 PM Click here to read all about it!
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08 / 7
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Route 66: A New Musical Review Performances will be given at the Chautauqua Park Pavilion, Pontiac August 6 - August 9, 2009 7:30 PM | ||
08 / 8
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Route 66: A New Musical Review Join us on Saturday, August 8th for an informal Route 66 Association Play Date! Performances will be given at the Chautauqua Park Pavilion, Pontiac August 6 - August 9, 2009 7:30 PM
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08 / 9
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Anniversary Celebration For Pauline Linder Sunday, August 9, 2009 1:00 PM Pontiac The Illinois Route 66 Association Hall of Fame and Museum invites everyone to attend a special anniversary celebration honoring Pauline Linder’s five years of being a host and tour guide at the museum.
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Route 66: A New Musical Review Performances will be given at the Chautauqua Park Pavilion, Pontiac August 6 - August 9, 2009 7:30 PM | ||
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08 / 12
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Lemont Legends Cruise Night June 3 - August 26, 2009 Wednesday events from 6:00 - 9:00 PM | ||
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08 / 15
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Start your engines to help support our troops! Run for Those "Over There" Join us for our 50 mile run to South Park in Wilmington! All proceeds to benefit Operation: MOMS Cookies Inc., NFP* Saturday, August 15, 2009 Lincoln, Beverly and Oak Hill Cemetery All riders must register Please view our Poster and Sponsorship Form below. | ||
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