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Alton Hauntings Tours
Based on the book Haunted Alton by Troy Taylor, Alton Hauntings Tours offers an entertaining and spine-tingling trip into the unknown, taking visitors to the most authentic haunted places in Alton. Uncover the eerie folklore, ghostly tales and documented haunted spots on a three-hour walking tour of the city's most haunted sites. Visitors will see sites that have become nationally known, like the old Alton penitentiary, First Unitarian Church, Enos Sanitarium and many others. The tours have been proven to be popular with ghost enthusiasts and history buffs alike, and nowhere else can you learn as much about the real, haunted history of Alton. Walking tours and bus tours are offered during two touring seasons – Spring & Summer and the Haunted Fall Season. Private tours are also available for groups of 20 or more. Reservations must be made in advance for all tours.
CITY: Alton
Quad Cities Hot Air Balloon Fest
Red, yellow and orange-hued leaves aren't the only colors to view in Western Illinois' skies this fall. At Moline's annual Quad Cities Hot Air Balloon Fest, a myriad of hot air balloons take off throughout the weekend and glow high above the town after dark.
CITY: Moline
Nouveau Wine Weekend
Downtown Galena comes alive with the release of Galena Cellars Vineyard and Winery's Nouveau Wine. A traditional French stew, paired with Nouveau wine is served at most local restaurants, followed by horse-drawn wagon deliveries down Main Street. Take your choice of various downtown locations for one of the afternoon wine and cheese parties or plan to celebrate with all of them.
CITY: Galena
Great Galena Balloon Race
A spectacular three-day event with more than 20 hot air balloons. Observe the balloons taking flight in two balloon races and lighting up the night with glow extravaganzas. Stroll through a car show, enjoy live music, and participate in activities for the whole family. The Friday night Alefest boasts more than two hundred varieties of Ales and spirits.
CITY: Galena
8th Annual Galena Oktoberfest
Annual German celebration featuring live music, kids games, wiener dog races and lots of food and beverage.
CITY: Galena
St. Jacob Strawberry Festival
The Strawberry Festival Showcases their strawberry desserts with food and drink, crafts for sale, children activities and a 1,000 person fun bike ride over multiple routes.
CITY: St. Jacob
Galena Country Fair
With more than 150 vendors selling original, handmade arts, crafts, and fine arts there is something for everyone. Choose from a variety of fair food, enjoy live entertainment, and fresh fruit and vegetables from the local farmers' markets. Children will enjoy the many games and contests provided to keep them entertained throughout the day.
CITY: Galena
Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Shows
Enjoy this professional water ski team as they perform on the Rock River with jumps, human pyramids and more. Great fun for all ages and admission is free. Shows are offered every Wednesday and Sunday from Memorial Day through Labor Day beginning at 6:30pm.
CITY: Rock Island
Country Treasures Craft Show
Freshen up your home and garden for spring! A wide variety of homemade items for sale. Event features holiday items as well.
CITY: Quincy
Gumbo Ya Ya Mardi Gras in the District
The spirit of New Orleans comes up the Mississippi River with a celebration that includes Cajun food, authentic Southern Louisiana music on two stages, Mardi Gras-themed children's activities, French Quarter marketplace and beads galore.
CITY: Rock Island
2014 Bald Eagle Bus Tours
Guided, four-hour tours of bald eagle, wintering communities. View and learn about the bald eagle's habits, life history, preservation efforts and threats to its future. Reservations required. Bus departs from Stoney Creek Inn.
CITY: Galena
Thrifty on Route 150
Cruise the highway; treat Mom to the sights and sounds of Henry County's Thrifty on 150 from Route 6 in Coal Valley to Galesburg. It's a day to shop for deals at the many antique, plant and yard sales. Make a stop in Alpha to visit the car show and the plant sale at Gazebo Park.
CITY: Alpha
Rock Island Grand Prix
The world's best drivers come to compete for one of go-karting's largest cash purses with payouts through ninth place. Last year attracted more than 30,000 spectators to the two days of racing. Festival week includes nightly outdoor concerts, driver's parade, fan autograph session and special Sunday post-race awards ceremony. There are also food and merchandise booths, kid's activities and other race-related activities. Free admission.
CITY: Rock Island
A Taste of Christmas Progressive Dinner
Select inns will host appetizers, salads, entrees and dessert, with each guest dining at three different Galena bed-and-breakfasts. Tickets are limited to 50.
CITY: Galena
The Great River Tug Fest
This is the only tug-of-war across the mighty Mississippi River. On Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., barge traffic, pleasure boats and paddleboats yield the right of way to a 2,400 foot, 680 pound rope that stretches between LeClaire, Iowa and Port Byron, Illinois. Eleven teams from each side are formed and the side with the most winning teams takes the Alabaster Eagle trophy for that year. Currently the score is tied 10 - 10. A family weekend event filled with carnival rides, live entertainment, a huge parade, scenic 5k run/walk, food, arts and craft vendors and one of the largest fireworks displays (friday night) in the two state area. Admission charged. Festival takes place on the Mississippi River at Port Byron IL Riverfront. Hwy. 67 & Port Byron. Call 309-523-2500 for more information
CITY: Port Byron
19th Century Christmas at Deere-Wiman House & Butterworth Center
Don't miss these two beautifully decorated Deere family mansions during the holiday season. The 19th Century Christmas features the interiors of the homes decorated for the holidays; along with living-history volunteers, Choir performances, Santa Claus, music, and make-and-take activities for the children. These homes once belonged to the John Deere family and are now operated by the William Butterworth Memorial Trust. Open noon to 5 p.m. Free admission.
CITY: Moline
Blossoms at Butterworth - Deere Family Mansions
Each June visitors enjoy the splendor of the Butterworth Center's impressive gardens while participating in several exciting activities; including old-fashioned music, games of the 1800s, jugglers, a scavenger hunt, an antique auto show, tours and refreshments. Come and see these Deere family home gardens at the Butterworth Center & Deere Wiman House.
CITY: Moline
Mt. Carroll Mayfest
Held on campus of Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies. Continuous headline music on main stage, juried art show, classic car show, unique art vendors, antique appraisal fair, kids activities & more!
CITY: Mount Carroll
Ya Maka My Weekend
Ya Maka My Weekend is a celebration of Caribbean culture, the festival brings the islands to the Quad Cities. Featuring nationally known, as well as regional, reggae and steel drum bands. Visit the open-air marketplace offering authentic island wares. Enjoy Caribbean foods, sand volleyball tournaments and a children's craft area. The family area, featuring a pirate costume contest, limbo contests and street performers, is another highlight of this summer festival. Event hours are Friday 5:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. and Saturday, 12 noon - 12:30 a.m. Admission Admission Charged. Call (309)788-6311 for more information
CITY: Rock Island
American Indian and Ethnographic Show
Historic artifacts on display.
CITY: Collinsville
Spring Indian Market Days
Spring Indian Market Days will have Native American artists and vendors displaying and selling their crafts, artwork, clothing, jewelry and more.
CITY: Collinsville
Galena Halloween Parade
Be a part of the largest Halloween parade in the tri-state area as it marches down Main Street Galena with floats, costumes, and treats for guys and "ghouls" of all ages.
CITY: Galena
Annual Rhubarb Festival
Bake sale features more than 2,000 rhubarb pies and other delicious desserts. In addition, there will be a huge craft show (on Saturday only) and flea market, music, food, trolley tours of the town and shopping in the historic district. If you want to be guaranteed an opportunity to sample the rhubarb you should be there by noon. Events take place in downtown Aledo, Illinois. Free Admission.
CITY: Aledo
Lighting on John Deere Commons
Come and experience the sights and sounds of the holiday during the Lighting of John Deere Commons in downtown Moline. Meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus, take a carriage ride and watch the fireworks during this holiday celebration centered around the famous John Deere Pavilion.
CITY: Moline
Avenue of Lights
Avenue of Lights is a two-mile holiday display of animated lights at Moorman/Wavering Park in Quincy. It runs from Thanksgiving until New Years, nightly from 6-9:30pm. A staple attraction of Quincy during the holiday season.
CITY: Quincy
Spring Equinox Sunrise Observance at Reconstructed Woodhenge
Meet at the reconstructed Woodhenge to hear an explanation of the discovery, form end function of this post-circle sun calendar. Arrive by 6:45 a.m.
CITY: Collinsville
19th Annual Galena Triathlon & Duathlon
Ranked by USAT as one of the top 10 sprint distance triathlons in the United States, this challenging multi-sport event offers unique terrain and beautiful scenery, beginning at Nixon Beach on Apple Canyon Lake.
CITY: Apple River
Grafton Riverside Flea Market
You won't want to miss this fabulous flea market on the river. There will be over 50+ dealers with all types of goods, antiques glassware, tools, candles, furniture and good old-fashioned junk! Join the fun the fourth weekend of every month from March through October in Grafton. For more information, call (800) 258-6645 or e-mail email@example.com.
CITY: Grafton
Fulton Dutch Days Festival
Many events celebrating Dutch heritage. Windmill tours, quilt show, 5 K walk/run, traditional street scrubbing, Dutch dancing, a fashion show of traditional Dutch costumes and parade Sunday at 3 PM.
CITY: Fulton
Underground Railroad Shuttle Tours
Learn about local, Underground Railroad sites on a shuttle tour with J.E. Robinson Tours and the Alton Regional CVB on March 29 (10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.). The two-hour guided shuttle tours will stop at some of the sites that were part of the Underground Railroad system including the Old Rock House, Rocky Fork Church and more. Alton's riverfront location along the Mighty Mississippi played a vital role in helping slaves make connections to the freedom of the northern states. Buried beneath the streets of Alton and Godfrey, remnants of this period in history still exist. For more information on the Underground Railroad shuttle tours or to make advance registrations, please contact the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 258-6645.
CITY: Alton
Levee Footrace
The oldest footrace in Southern IL. is held the 2nd Saturday in November each year on the Mississippi River levee in Cairo. A long sleeve t-shirt is given to each participant in the 5000 & 10,000 meter run and awards will be presented to winners
CITY: Cairo
Art on the Square
The #1 Art Show in the Nation (2008, 2010 & 2011) features 100 juried artists from all over the world. Come and shop for fabulous works in a perfectly beautiful setting of Belleville's Public Square. The show also features a high school exhibit from over 25 Southern Illinois schools, outstanding main stage performances, gourmet food and wine courts, artists' demonstrations, and an art activity area for children.
CITY: Belleville
WGEM Home & Living Show
The area's largest show dedicated to the newest in home and living products at the Oakley Lindsay Center in Quincy.
CITY: Quincy
Towboat Festival
Experience "Life on the Mississippi River" at this annual festival. Take free tours of working towboats. Enjoy live music, special deals, giveaways and much more. For more information, call (618) 786-7678.
CITY: Grafton
Mississippi Mud Mania
Up to the challenge of getting dirty? You've come to the right place! Welcome to the Tri-State's Mississippi Mud Mania Run in Quincy, IL. Be the first to get down and dirty and participate in an event that's fun for the whole family and is sure to become an epic tradition.
CITY: Quincy
Jersey County Fair
Food, merchandise, vendors and more. A week-long annual county fair offering rare glimpses of livestock, agriculture competitions mixed with nightly entertainment. Don't miss the NTPA tractor and truck pulls, a monster truck challenge, demolition derby and Queen competitions. General admission is $2 per person, children under 13 free. Separate pricing for grandstand events.
CITY: Jerseyville
Great Godfrey Maze
Get your kicks at the Great Godfrey Maze! It's time to go cruising to the finish line as you race your way through two separate mazes cut into a 7-acre cornfield. You may have to yield to oncoming traffic or hit a few detours along the way, but everyone gets a little lost sometimes. Plus, ride on the car train, check out the zip line or play around in the corn crib. Go to www.GodfreyIL.org and check the calendar for special movie nights, festivities and the haunted maze! In October, the ghosts and goblins will come out after dark. Admission is $6 for 12 and up, $4 for ages 6 through 11 and children 5 and under are free. For more information, call (618) 466-1483.
CITY: Godfrey
Dogwood Festival
Quincy's spring event opener includes a parade, an annual tradition held the first weekend in May when traditionally the dogwood trees that line Maine street are in their glory. The parade travels from 24th to 4th & Maine beginning at 9:30am Saturday. Washington Park brings vendors, contests for children and carnival rides both Saturday and Sunday.
CITY: Quincy
47th Annual Tour of Historic Homes
Tour five of the many privately owned and beautifully furnished houses in Galena. The tour also includes admission to the Galena & U.S. Grant Museum, housed in the Daniel Barrows Mansion built in 1858, and free shuttle service.
CITY: Galena
47th Annual Willow Folk Festival
Amateur and professional bluegrass, country and spiritual singers perform with acoustic musicians from a hay wagon or on a country church lawn. Homecooked food is available.
CITY: Stockton
Alton Little Theater: 9 to 5: The Musical
9 to 5: The Musical is based on the 1980s hit movie Nine to Five. Pushed to the boiling point by their boss, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. They conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do - even in a man's world. Set in the late 1970's, 9 to 5: The Musical is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. Outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic, 9 to 5: The Musical is about teaming up and taking care of business. This production is scheduled for July 24 - 27 and July 31 - Aug. 3, 2014.
CITY: Alton
Hallelujah Girls at Alton Little Theater
Hilarity abounds when the feisty females of Eden Falls, Georgia, decide to shake up their lives. The action in this rollicking Southern comedy by the authors of Southern Hospitality takes place in SPA-DE-DAH!, the abandoned church-turned-day-spa where this group of friends gathers every Friday afternoon. After the loss of a dear friend, the women realize time is precious; and if they're going to change their lives and achieve their dreams, they have to do it now! But Sugar Lee, their high-spirited, determined leader, has her hands full keeping the women motivated. The comic tension mounts when a sexy ex-boyfriend shows up unexpectedly, a marriage proposal comes from an unlikely suitor, and Sugar Lee's archrival vows she'll stop at nothing to steal the spa away from her. By the time the women rally together to overcome these obstacls and launch their new, improved lives, you've got a side-splitting, joyful comedy that will make you laugh out loud and shout "Hallelujah!" This production is scheduled for May 1 - 4 and 8 - 11, 2014.
CITY: Alton
Tour de Shawnee Bike ride
Bicyclists meet at the Olive Branch Community Center at 8 AM. Organized bike routes of 15, 30, 45, 62 and 100 mile rides around scenic Horseshoe Lake and area. Entry fee includes: Event bag, chance for attendance prizes. Early registration includes commemorative t shirt.
CITY: Olive Branch
John Deere Classic PGA Tour Event
This is the 42nd year for this official event on the PGA Tour. Monday and Tuesday are professional practice rounds with free admission all day. Wednesday is the Pro-am. Thursday through Sunday is the official tournament rounds. For ticket information visit the website or call. Don't miss the exciting action of this PGA Tour event played at the Tournament Players Club Deere Run in the Quad Cities. For more information visit www.johndeereclassic.com or call 800-336-4655 or 309-796-6000.
CITY: Silvis
Chestnut Mountain Open House & Ski Swap
This ski resort's open house includes hayrides, chairlift rides, resort tours, refreshments, and a ski swap with both new and used equipment available.
CITY: Galena
Hummingbird Festival
In conjunction with the Illinois Audubon Society, hummingbirds will be banded and released at the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site. Participants can adopt and release a hummingbird. This event runs from 9 a.m. - Noon only. For more information, call (618) 251-5811.
CITY: Hartford
Jars, Jewels, Jellyrolls - Bishop Hill Quilt Show
The annual quilt show is like a needle and thread as it, too, joins together family members and friends to create something memorable. This event continues to grow and over 100 quilts and quilted pieces are entered in this judged show at the Colony School. Be sure to visit the Village Smithy and VagnHall Galleri to see additional quilts on display.
CITY: Bishop Hill
Galena Lead Rush Half Marathon
Run the magnificent countryside of Jo Daviess County in northwest Illinois, past rolling pastures with spectacular views of the Mississippi River. The Galena Lead Rush Half Marathon will test your endurance. Lace up your running shoes for this late autumn half-marathon starting at Chestnut Mountain Resort. Run the countryside and end along the mighty Mississippi River. After the race, enjoy the chairlift ride to the post-race party with live entertainment and the awards ceremony.
CITY: Galena
Lewis & Clark Point of Departure
Come and commemorate the departure of the Lewis and Clark expedition from Camp River Dubois. View life in 1803-1804 as the men prepare for their departure and re-enactors portray military life. On the grounds are craft exhibitors demonstrating early American skills, woodworking, candle making, marching drills, cooking and shooting demonstrations. For more information, call (618) 251-5811.
CITY: Hartford
20th Annual Historic Cemetery Walk
Follow a guide through one of Galena's oldest cemeteries while costumed re-enactors bring to life some of the most interesting residents in this historic cemetery. Being portrayed this year are various notable Galenians. The last portion of the presentation will be titled "The Widows of Galena" and will highlight the lives of four Galena widows as they discuss the social conventions and attitudes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
CITY: Galena
Whiteside County Barn Tour
Now in its 7th year, the 2014 tour of historic barns will feature 10 barns in the northern section of Whiteside County telling the history of agriculture in this region. Admission is $20 per vehicle and price includes tour book and map.
CITY: Morrison
Northwest Illinois Annual Gourd Festival
Gourds extraordinaire! Who knew what a gourd could do? Gourd vendors, growers and artists come together for this special showing, as well as demonstrations and classes. There will be live music, food and beverages. Bring the kids and water shoes for a day of play and gourds in this unique, rural, historic site with a railway station, general store, mill and wading pond.
CITY: Scales Mound
Galesburg Railroad Days
The 37th annual celebration of railroad history in downtown Galesburg. This event returns to Main Street. It marks the 160th year of the Railroad in Galesburg. Come by auto via I-74 or by rail via Amtrak. Galesburg is the gateway to the west and leading Amtrak Depot on the corridor to Quincy.
CITY: Galesburg
The Galesburg Half Marathon Express
The Galesburg Half Marathon Express on June 1, 2014 features a 13.1 mile fun, rolling course that starts and ends in downtown.
CITY: Galesburg
Lewis & Clark Music Festival
Join us for the annual Lewis & Clark Music Festival. Traditional music of the late 1700s and early 1800s will be performed by musicians playing fiddles, dulcimers and flutes. Watch, listen, and participate in this wonderful dance and music festival. Admission is free. For more information, call (618) 251-5811.
CITY: Hartford
Alton/Godfrey Fireworks on the Mississippi
Alton's spectacular fireworks display are a must see! With the Clark Bridge as a backdrop over the Mississippi River, this fireworks show is always a crowd pleaser. For more information, call (618) 465-6676.
CITY: Alton
MIP Arts & Crafts Fair
Heralded as one of the largest arts and crafts fairs in the Midwest, the MPI Arts & Crafts Fair features over 200 vendors - both indoors and outdoors in Milan, Illinois just a few minutes from Rock Island and Moline, Illinois in the Quad Cities. You are sure to find a treasure to take home with you! Handcrafted items can be found for the inside of your home, your outdoor gardens, and even items to wear and use. Make your plans to attend the annual MIP Arts & Carts Fair. If you like to attend arts and crafts fairs, this is one you won't want to miss.
CITY: Milan
Arrival at Camp DuBois
Come celebrate the arrival of Lewis and Clark at Camp River Dubois. This annual event commemorates the day William Clark and the men of the detachment arrived at the confluence of the Riviere a Dubois, Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. The event will include members of the detachment portraying military life, re-enactors recreating the civilian population and demonstrators. Site admission is free. For more information, call (618) 251-5811 or go to www.campdubois.com.
CITY: Hartford
Hakuna Matata: Sunset Wine Cruise
Take a relaxing sunset cruise aboard the Hakuna Matata on the Mississippi River. You'll have a chance to enjoy three samplings then two glasses of wine while also enjoying some appetizers including Wisconsin cheese, a fresh fruit tray, dips, breads and more. Boarding, which is at Alton Marina, begins 30 minutes prior to the cruise. The cruise will last 90 minutes. Cruises are scheduled for April 25, April 26, May 16 & May 17. For more information or to make reservations, call (800) 258-6645.
CITY: Alton
Gus Macker Basketball
Downtown Quincy is filled with courts of 3 X 3 basketball games throughout Memorial Weekend annually. Food, shopping and a great variety of ball games and contests line the streets of the city.
CITY: Quincy
56th Annual Fall Old Market Day
This turn-of-the-century, open-air market features ladies in period costumes selling wares, arts and crafts vendors, and heritage skills demonstrations.
CITY: Galena
Galesburg Heritage Days
Feel the excitement, experience the history of two time periods in America, featuring Civil War Battle Reenactments and Pre 1840's Rendezvous. A traveling family circus, period food stands and crafts for sale, fishing contest for children, canoe races on the lake, night firing of cannons and a military ball. A great family outing!
CITY: Galesburg
Maxwell Street Sales
Retailers and residents fill downtown State Street with a variety of unique items all priced to sell. Open 8 am to 2 pm. FREE.
CITY: Geneseo
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
This highly interactive blockbuster exhibit is an adventure through the remarkable realms of scientific discoveries and real artifacts. Visitors will discover the real science behind the unbelievable phenomena featured in the six sections of the exhibit.
CITY: Peoria
Quincy Preserves Behind Closed Doors Home Tour
Spring beauty in Quincy is welcomed by the annual Quincy Preserves home tours. Held the first Sunday in May accompanied by the annual Dogwood Festival. Homes are adorned with plants and blooming trees in the yards and gardens. Tour 6 homes in Quincy from 1-5pm. Tickets are available at the door of each home for $15 per person or $12 in advance.
CITY: Quincy
Bridge The Gap to Health Marathon
Bridge the Gap to Health 5K, 10K and 1/2 marathon takes off across the Mississippi River each spring, spanning runners and walkers across two bridges. Beginning at 8am and held May 17th in Clat Adams Park on Quincy's Riverfront.
CITY: Quincy
Antique Engine & Tractor Association Working Farm Show
Visit the 50-acre showground and experience the fall harvest early 1900's style. Event features the historical value of collection and exhibition of gasoline and steam tractors, power driven farm machinery and other equipment through field demonstrations, displays of gas engines, garden tractors, farm tractors and equipment. Tractor pulls, craft demonstrations, speakers, children activities and music are featured daily. Food is available and parking is free. .
CITY: Geneseo
River2River Cruise Night
Hundreds of vintage cars, street rods, trucks, antiques, special interest vehicles, with a cruise on Main Street Friday night. Food, entertainment, vendors - fun for the whole family.
CITY: Galesburg
Maple City Fine Art Exhibition
Area artists display their artwork at the Geneseo Art League and the Cellar Restaurant and compete for top honors during this exhibit.
CITY: Geneseo
Tour De Cure
Join over 1,000 cyclists, in the fight to stop diabetes, at the Alton Riverfront Amphitheater. Choose to ride 10, 30, 50 or 100 miles on routes that will take you through beautiful rural Illinois with various terrains, from flat to moderate rolling hills. Cyclists of all ages can find a route that suits them in this well-supported ride. Rest stops are located approximately every 10 miles and are stocked with water, snacks, beverages and first aid. Support vehicles patrol the routes for your assistance and safety. Following your ride, enjoy an extraordinary post-event party that includes live music and great food! For more info, call (888)-DIABETES.
CITY: Alton
Autumn Art & Craft Fair
Over 90 talented artisans and crafters offer unique, handmade artwork, crafts and jewelry. This indoor event has something for the whole family with a delicious food court. Sponsored by the River Ridge PTO
CITY: Hanover
Mother's Day Tea at Peoria Zoo
Join us at the Zoo for a special Mother's day treat. We'll have tea and sandwiches along with crafts for the kids, animal encounters and scheduled talks throughout the Zoo. Space is limited, so call to purchase your tickets today at 309-681-3559.
CITY: Peoria
Cambridge Fest & Auto Show
If you enjoy classic cars and trucks in a historic downtown setting, please join us for the annual Cambridge Main Street Fest & Auto Show in Cambridge. Over 150 cars, trucks and motorcycles will be on display. The day offers live entertainment, tours of the Historical Heritage Village, a bake sale, N & G Scale train display, food and craft vendors, along with many other activities. The evening ends with a street dance.
CITY: Cambridge
Pride Inc. Home and Garden Tour
Tour the lush gardens of nine beautiful homes in Alton and Godfrey during this annual summer event. Enjoy a mix of contemporary, traditional and historic neighborhoods as you venture into some of the most beautifully landscaped gardens in the region.
CITY: Godfrey
Spirit of Peoria Full Day Cruise
Enjoy a full day of fun relaxing on the Illinois River. Your trip includes: all inclusive ticket pricing, all-you-can-eat meals, professional storytelling, unlimited complimentary drinks, historic information, wildlife sightings, indoor comforts, outdoor relaxation, live entertainment, ragtime piano, round-trip transportation, tax and gratuity. Cruising time: Grafton to Florence 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $140 per person inclusive. For more information or to reserve your ticket, call the Alton Visitor Center at (800) 258-6645.
CITY: Grafton
Colona Freedom Celebration
Annual celebration at the Hennepin Canal Parkway featuring a breakfast, the Hennepin Hustle 5kRun/Walk, fishing derby for children 5- 15 years, car show, horseshoe and co-ed softball tournaments and lots of food. Visit for the day and stay for the grand finale fireworks show at dusk.
CITY: Colona
Old English Faire
Sound ye trumpets, shine thine armour, sharpen ye olde sword, lace thy corsets and braid thy long, shining tresses. Gather thy children and challenge their imaginations with tales from ye Middle Ages. The Olde English Faire returns for the fourth time to Wildlife Prairie State Park on June 20, 21 & 22, 2014. This fundraiser for Wildlife Prairie State Park pays tribute to the sights, sounds, aromas, speech and activities of the Middle Ages. Come cheer on sword fighters, jousters and archers as they compete in mock battles. Take in the tales, tricks and tunes of roving story tellers, magicians and musicians. Watch the acrobats, musical acts and comedians amongst the flora and fauna of the park. You can shop with our fine artisans for treasures galore. There will be plenty of hearty food and beverages offered throughout the Park, as well as shaded areas to rest, restroom facilities and free parking.
CITY: Hanna City
Summer Camp Music Festival
The first Summer Camp Music Festival was held in 2001 at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, IL. About 1,000 attended the festival that year, and enjoyed over 20 bands on 2 stages over the course of 2 days. Since then, Summer Camp Music Festival has grown to more than 15,000 attendees, hosting more than 100 bands on 7 stages over 3 days. And while our numbers have grown, Summer Camp still maintains the same energy and family feel we had when we started over a decade ago. As one fan put it, "Coming to Summer Camp is like coming home." You'll run into old friends, meet a ton of great new ones, and have the time of your life.
CITY: Chillicothe
Great Rivers Festival
Celebrate the confluence of the three major rivers - Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois - during the Great Rivers Festival at the National Great Rivers Museum and The Audubon Center at Riverlands. You will have a chance to tour a working towboat and barge. There will also be children's activities, food vendors, live entertainment including animal and reptile shows, living history tours and more. For more information, call (618) 462-6979.
CITY: Alton
Steamboat Classic
The 41st running of the STEAMBOAT CLASSIC 4 MILE, 15 KILOMETER and 4 KILOMETER RACES will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2014 in downtown Peoria. Regarded as the "World's Fastest Four Miles", "Illinois Toughest 15K" and "Peoria's Easiest 4K", these running events are open and cater to runners and walkers of all ability levels. The Steamboat Classic Four Mile Race is famous as the world's fastest course. All of the recognized world records for four miles have been set at the Steamboat Classic.The race starts in Downtown Peoria, makes its way to lower Glen Oak Park, returns to Downtown, and finishes with a downhill stretch to the Peoria RiverFront. The Steamboat Classic Fifteen Kilometer Race is regarded as Illinois Toughest 15 Km. Many impressive times have been run at the Steamboat Classic. The race starts in Downtown Peoria, makes its way to lower Glen Oak Park, completes two hilly loops in the Park, returns to Downtown, and finishes with a downhill stretch to the Peoria RiverFront. Lastly, The Steamboat 4K Fun Run/Walk is designed especially for younger runners (pre-high school ages) and individuals with disabilities (all ages). This timed, but non-competitive, event starts at 8:00 a.m. on June 14th at the Steamboat Classic Starting Line. It follows the Steamboat Classic course along Monroe, but turns at Spring Street, joins the 15 Km runners and returns via Madison and Hamilton to the Steamboat Classic Finish Line.
CITY: Peoria
Fight to the Finish 5k
A 5K race of extreme obstacles and challenging terrain to benefit Children's Hospital of Illinois. The patients and families helped through Children's Hospital face obstacles every day, some small and some life changing. As you pull yourself up a brick wall, crawl through the mud and fight to get through the water first, you'll be reminded of those challenges. Funds raised from this event will be used to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Pediatric Healthy Living Program. Join us for the race, but plan for a fun day full of activities. There is something for everyone. Make your way through the vendor area on your way to enjoy a bite to eat from several local restaurants. Young visitors will enjoy the kid's activity area! This section opens at 9AM and admission is $5 per child (free to those who are racing in the Kids Run). The kid's activity area includes a hula hoop contest, healthy eating station, healthy activity station, face painting and glitter tattoos by the Zoo Lady & the Zoo Crew.
CITY: Brimfield
Mineral Springs Haunted Tours
Walking Tours include visits to several haunted buildings as well as an exclusive guided tour of the most haunted building in Alton, the Mineral Springs Hotel. The only tour to enter Mineral Springs! Tour includes light refreshments. Bring cameras, recorders, flashlights, and any ghost hunting equipment you may have. For more info, call (618) 465-3200.
CITY: Alton
Morton Pumpkin Festival
"Home of the Nestlé Libby's Pumpkin Canning Operations, Morton is proud to say that over 80% of the world's canned pumpkin is processed right here. Each September, in celebration of the pumpkin canning season, Morton hosts the Morton Pumpkin Festival. This year's event will be the festival's 48th year. Our theme is Pumpkins of the West. From our opening day Balloon Release to the Pumpkin Festival Parade, the Morton Pumpkin Festival is a Central Illinois attraction. In fact, the festival draws over 70,000 people each year to downtown Morton. The Morton Pumpkin Festival includes daily live entertainment, a carnival with over 30 rides, the Pumpkin Craft Faire, Pumpkin Expo, Pumpkin Grille, Pumpkin Sweet Shoppe, Pumpkin Classic Run/Walk and over 20 special events and activities that range from pageants to sporting events. Many of our visitors come to taste our homemade foods. You will find a wide variety of high-quality and homemade items to sample at the Pumpkin Grille including our famous butterfly pork chops, ribeye sandwiches, brats, hot dogs, pumpkin baked beans, and pumpkin chili. Our Pumpkin Sweet Shoppe is a popular location to try homemade pumpkin pie, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin fudge, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin cookies, and pumpkin donuts. The lines are always worth the wait! You won't want to miss this year's Morton Pumpkin Festival, the premier hometown festival of Central Illinois! You will enjoy every minute...and every mouthful!" This year's theme is "Pumpkins of the West".
CITY: Morton
Twilight Thursdays at the Tower
Watch the sunset over the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers from 150 feet in the air at the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower. Experience the breathtaking view of the landscape during the twilight hours, Thursdays in September from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at "Twilight Thursdays" at the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call (618) 251-9101 or go to www.ConfluenceTower.com.
CITY: Hartford
Run River City Marathon
The 2014 Run River City Marathon is Peoria's premier running event featuring a full marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 5k, and youth run. The 26.2 run is Peoria's only road marathon, and the new course will be USATF Certified! All races will begin and end in Downtown Peoria. The start is located by the Caterpillar World Headquarters, and the finish line is on Water Street. If you are ready to register for the marathon, relay, half marathon, or 5k, please visit www.runrivercity.com
CITY: Peoria
Alton Farmers' & Artisans's Market
There will be an abundance of delicious fresh produce, crafts, baked goods, plants & flowers, locally-raised hormone-free meat, handmade soaps, jewelry, artwork, pottery, art demonstrations and more at the Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market. Admission is free for shoppers and there is plenty of parking at its new permanent location in the city-owned parking lot at the corner of Landmarks and Henry Street.
CITY: Alton
Spirit of Peoria Cruises
Enjoy the river by boarding the Spirit of Peoria sightseeing cruise. The cruise will travel the Mississippi River and people will have a chance to enjoy the scenic beauty found here. The boat will depart and return to Riverfront Park in Alton. There are sightseeing, lunch and dinner cruises. For more information or to reserve your ticket, call (800) 258-6645.
CITY: Alton
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Whose Life Are You Running For? Participate in a Susan G. Komen Memorial Race for the Cure® Series and show everyone whose life you are running for. Are you running for your mother, your sister, a co-worker, a friend? Are you running for your own life? Or are you running for the future? No matter whose life you are running for, now is the time to get involved and run for their life! All funds from the Race go to research, education, screening and treatment programs.
CITY: Peoria
Sterling Main Street Music Fest
The 2014 Sterling Main Street Music Fest will be held at the Grandon Civic Center in downtown Sterling. Musical acts for this year's festival will be Charlie Siren, four piece pop punk band based out of Minneapolis, Kyle Henderson, a prolific songwriter with a style that melds blues, rock and soul in an original, magical way and The Cole Brothers who have toured the world with Pop Icon Tony Orlando and have shared the stage with the likes of Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, The Beach Boys, Three Dog Night and many more.
CITY: Sterling
All-Star Restaurant Week
Join in for an All-Star lunch or dinner special during the All-Star Restaurant Week!
CITY: Alton
Sandburg Days - A Festival of the Mind
An annual festival celebrating the life and legacy of Galesburg native, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and Lincoln biographer--Carl Sandburg. Includes three days of literary, history, sporting, and children's events held at Carl Sandburg College.
CITY: Galesburg
2014 Country Life Music Festival
The 2014 Country Life Music Festival will be one of Central Illinois' largest country music festivals. It is a 3 day event just outside of Peoria, IL at Ravina On The Lakes, with some of the biggest names in country music and campgrounds for staying over for the weekend. Performers include Hank Williams Jr., Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, Montgomery Gentry, Kellie Pickler, Big and Rich, and many more! Ticket options include a three day pass, and a single day pass and may be purchased online at http://www.countrylifemusicfestival.com/. For more information visit http://www.countrylifemusicfestival.com/, or call (309) 268-1202.
CITY: Peoria
Grafton Winery Blues Festival
Kick back for a weekend of blues during the 5th Annual Grafton Winery Blues Festival. Four top-notch blues bands from the St. Louis area will complete the lineup for the festival taking place at the Grafton Winery & Brewhaus, located at 300 W. Main St. in Grafton, Ill. Bands include: Robert Sampson and the Gumbo Band, Tombstone Bullet Band, Pennsylvania Slim Band and Billy Peek. For more information, call (618) 786-3001.
CITY: Grafton
Alton Memorial Day Parade
Celebrate Memorial Day by experiencing the oldest consecutive running parade in the entire nation. Celebrate the history of Pie Town, Upper Alton and those that served our country. Bring your lawn chairs and line the streets to show your support and join in on the fun. For more information, call (618) 462-7527.
CITY: Alton
Grafton Catfish Tournament
Try to catch the biggest catfish during the Grafton Catfish Tournament that will be held on the river in Grafton. Competition is 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. There will be food vendors and entertainment throughout both days.
CITY: Grafton
Miles Davis Jazz Festival
Enjoy an evening of jazz celebrating the music and life of one the true giants of jazz music - Miles Davis. There will be entertainment and more in honor of Miles Davis. For more info, call (618) 462-2763.
CITY: Alton


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Rare disease helps B-CU baseball coach teach Wildcats value of never taking any opportunities for granted
February 11, 2014
DAYTONA BEACH — He was fed up.
Dr. Phillips grad proud, not scared to watch brother Dallas Robinson compete at Sochi Olympics
February 3, 2014
Cole Robinson isn't thinking about terrorist threats or any potential violence American athletes like his brother, Dallas, could face at the Sochi Olympics.
NFL cheerleader wage fight is a lonely one
January 27, 2014
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell juggles a number of daily pressing issues as the most powerful man in sports:
Richard Sherman rant funny, not foul
January 21, 2014
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman lived every human's dream during his epic Mr. T-like postgame rant about San Francisco receiver Michael Crabtree Sunday night.
Orlando angler nets 200,000th fish
January 15, 2014
Patric McDaniel has quite a fish story to tell. You would, too, if you had caught more than 200,000 fish.
UCF women fall 77-49 to UConn but vow to learn from intense matchup
January 1, 2014
Here's the good, bad and the ugly about UCF women's basketball's 77-49 blowout loss to No. UConn.
A New Year's resolution list for UCF's Blake Bortles
December 30, 2013
Blake Bortles, you've earned the right to repeat this Ron Burgundy mantra to yourself in private.
Central Florida women are pushing through another barrier — the path to the broadcast booth
December 16, 2013
Recently named General Motors CEO Mary Barra reminded the world that women can be trusted to manage multi-million dollar companies. There are currently 19 women who run their respective countries as prime ministers, presidents and chancellors. And we trust women to put their lives in danger alongside their male counterparts every day in military service.
Orlando's Father/Son golf challenge is special for PGA Tour stars such as Lee Janzen
December 9, 2013
Spend even a few moments around PGA golfer Lee Janzen and his 20-year-old son, Connor, and it doesn't take long to notice the deep admiration and respect the two share. Just don't mention the word basketball.
B-CU is a part of football underdog story in Florida
December 2, 2013
There's an underdog revolution taking place in sunshine state football right now.
Oak Ridge athlete Revel Lubin inspired by personal adversity to lead holiday food drive
November 27, 2013
One by one, parents drove up to the Oak Ridge High parking lot and waited to receive boxes filled with frozen turkeys, ham and boxed mash potatoes among other Thanksgiving meal essentials.
Let's not forget victims in sports assault investigations
November 18, 2013
There are two potential victims in the ongoing police investigation in Tallahassee: FSU quarterback Jameis Winston and the woman who says she was sexually assaulted in December.
Venus Williams still a role model in sports landscape
November 11, 2013
Let's take a break from Richie Incognito.
Rowdy crowd at U.S., Brazil match shows Orlando is a soccer city
November 10, 2013
If anyone has lingering doubts about the enormous appeal of soccer in Orlando, I present to you Tom Eisenhuth.
Three quarterbacks at B-CU? No problem
November 4, 2013
Two philosophies generally guide a football team's locker room in the pursuit of championships.
Chandler Parsons, Austin Rivers enjoy low-profile, high energy Orlando rec league games
July 30, 2013
So, a top 10 NBA draft pick, a former Orlando Magic guard, a Houston Rockets forward and a Euro Cup MVP walked into an Orlando recreation center gym the other night.
Overlooked Tinker Field's future in limbo
July 15, 2013
Can you imagine Major League Baseball in Downtown Orlando?
Central Florida football coaches hope Brewington hire opens doors for minorities
July 8, 2013
Florida is undoubtedly one of the most desirable and competitive areas for a high school football coach.
Forget trading in Aaron Hernandez jersey, time to rid ourselves of jersey culture
July 1, 2013
A good friend told me a few years ago he would not allow his kids to wear sports jerseys unless their name was on the back.
WNBA a true blessing for Jones alum Shavonte Zellous
June 24, 2013
Did anybody else laugh at this LeBron James quote last week?
Youth football concussion study produces puzzling conclusion
June 17, 2013
Here is one conclusion all medical experts can agree on concerning concussions and sports: an 80-mph-plus line drive to the head, like the unfortunate one Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb suffered this weekend, is bad.
Time to shift focus in fight against PEDs in pro sports
June 10, 2013
Apathy is a far more dangerous emotion than anger, and I fear that's where many in the general public have landed in this marathon conversation about performance enhancing drugs.
USSSA Pride hope to complete unfinished business Sunday
June 6, 2013
The National Professional Fastpitch 2012 softball season left a bitter taste in the mouth of Caitlin Lowe.
USSSA Pride hope to complete unfinished business Sunday
June 6, 2013
The National Professional Fastpitch 2012 softball season left a bitter taste in the mouth of Caitlin Lowe.
Sports fans should appreciate Serena Williams
June 3, 2013
Serena Williams, the oldest No. 1 women's tennis player in history, is in legitimate contention this week to win a French Open singles title to go along with her 2002 crown.
Ten ways to beat the summer bummer sports blues
May 27, 2013
The unofficial start of summer is upon us and that generally means one thing to sports fans: boredom. Or, as I like to call it, the summer bummer.
Janet Rasmussen is bringing pride back to Oak Ridge sports
May 20, 2013
The Ridge is officially back. So 17-year-old basketball and football player Revel Luvin tells me.
Conferences should hire more TV execs like Mike Aresco to run conferences
May 13, 2013
The make-over reveal of the conference formerly known as the Big East starts in a few weeks, and I imagine no one is more anxious for reviews than commissioner Mike Aresco.
MLB should consider Davey Johnson for next commissioner
May 6, 2013
Bud Selig will be done with his reign of power in Major League Baseball effective 2014 and the search for a new leader is under way.
Tim Tebow's faith to be tested with release from Jets
April 29, 2013
Tim Tebow's been misled, disrespected and worked in an unfair system run by a group of individuals who were not invested in his success, in this case the New York Jets.
Darrelle Revis trade to Bucs brings new life to Florida NFL
April 22, 2013
Jets fans, you have my condolences.
Baylor's loss is a major gain for women's basketball tournament
April 1, 2013
You want more parity in the women's NCAA Tournament? You got it.
Former NFL player Myron Rolle offers helping hands to Central Florida foster kids
March 28, 2013
Most NFL players would struggle to call the end of their football careers at the ripe ol' age of 26 years old a blessing. But most athletes struggle to view sports through the lens of Myron Rolle.
LeBron James and Miami Heat streak attracts media circus in Orlando
March 25, 2013
Orlando was the epicenter of sporting greatness Monday. Unfortunately, it had little to do with Orlando-based athletes.
March Madness brings a little joy to Orlando Magic locker room
March 22, 2013
Orlando Magic forward DeQuan Jones can't wipe the smile off his face when talking about his winning basketball team – the one located farther south, that is.
Peter Williamson living a young golfer's dream and reality at Arnold Palmer Invitational
March 21, 2013
Soak in all those good highlights from your favorite rising college basketball stars over the next few weeks in the NCAA Tournament. It might be your last.
Golf gives local teen a chance to enjoy competitive sports
March 18, 2013
Holding a cell phone and primed for a photo shoot, Lorna Hampton was giddy about her godson's participation in the Ian Poulter Charity Classic as she sat beside his mother on the shuttle bus headed to the driving range.
Despite miscues, Dwight Howard still loves being Dwight Howard
March 11, 2013
As anticipation builds over Dwight Howard's first return to the Amway Center tonight since bolting for Los Angeles, I wondered if Dwight Howard still enjoys being Dwight Howard.
Ryan Lochte hoping reality TV is platform for swimming popularity
March 4, 2013
What would Ryan Lochte do?
Ryleigh Lemonds, 9, hopes to become NASCAR's next Danica
February 25, 2013
Ryleigh Lemonds might have been the only 9-year-old at Magic Kingdom Sunday not in search Mickey Mouse.
Danica Patrick's feat shouldn't be measured by opponent's gender
February 18, 2013
Danica Patrick recorded a great moment for women in sports when she became the first woman in NASCAR history to win the Daytona 500 pole Sunday.
Watson's story shows difficulties of elite junior tennis
February 11, 2013
About 15 miles west from here, Tom Shaw is whipping the latest batch of college football standouts into shape as they prepare to enter the first phase of their NFL dream.
Orlando City hoping for redemption at Disney Soccer Classic
February 7, 2013
Jamie Watson can't recall exactly when the offseason started for his Orlando City Soccer Club. That's because he and about 10 of his teammates have been working out and practicing almost nonstop since his team's devastating loss in the USL Pro League semifinals.
Joe Flacco is NFL's new 'dull' star
February 4, 2013
I hope UCF student Jon Keller got a nice close-up photo of Joe Flacco at the Disney parade Monday. Flacco showed off a rare smile and waved to the hundreds of Baltimore Ravens fans dressed in purple jerseys who eagerly waited for his hour-late Super Bowl MVP hero's welcome at Magic Kingdom.
Former UCF coach, Kruczek, brings change to Trinity Prep
February 2, 2013
If your son plays varsity football at Trinity Prep, you're in danger of a potential 6:30 a.m. knock on the door this spring from your school's new football coach, Mike Kruczek.
Rooney Rule advocate hoping to expand opportunities for black coaches
January 28, 2013
Luck, as the saying goes, is when opportunity meets preparation. Opportunity, as I like to say, is when lucky people meet good professional networks.
Liars always have an audience in sports
January 21, 2013
Fans who claim to watch basketball voted Dwight Howard to be a starter for the 2013 All-Star basketball game.
Tebow gets last laugh of Tim Tebow time era
January 14, 2013
It's almost closing time for Tebow Theatre, but before this era fades into oblivion, the comedy gods gifted us with one final splendid nugget courtesy of Tim Tebow's brother, Peter.
ESPN's apology for Brent Musburger not necessary
January 9, 2013
It was a warm Saturday night in Tallahassee on Sept. 5, 2005, when the world was introduced to a sexy bikini-topped cowgirl who single-handedly - and unintentionally – boiled the blood of thousands of young men across America and the ABC Sports production booth.
A case for Tim Raines and Hall of Fame
January 7, 2013
I don't envy the job the Baseball Writers' Association of America members have in choosing the 2013 Hall of Fame class.
Pop Warner Championships show bright future for Florida football
December 10, 2012
As a native Texan, it humbles me to admit this painful fact; the future of football's greatest talent belongs to Florida.
EA Sports provides NBA dream for O'Gallagher
December 8, 2012
Scott O'Gallagher never saw an NBA lottery, but this former professional basketball player earned something equally great. He's got a golden ticket that he cashes in everyday when he walks into the Willy Wonka Factory of the gaming industry that is EA Sports.
Notre Dame brings good image to NCAA
November 26, 2012
College football fans are generally pretty clear about their feelings on Notre Dame.
Barker rant raises bigger question in college sports
November 21, 2012
Let us all give thanks for the Internet. For it has delivered the fascinating and disturbing rant of all athlete rants from former University of Minnesota receiver A.J. Barker.
Florida Classic brings time of reflection, not celebration
November 12, 2012
There is a gray cloud hanging over the usually jubilant week heading into the Florida Classic between Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman.
Cowboys,Eagles struggles prove Owens no team cancer
November 5, 2012
We've got this condition that's been affecting portions of the NFL community for the past nine years. I think it's called Owenesia.
UCF football team deserves better fans
November 4, 2012
The lyrics from popular British boy band, 'The Wanted,' provided an unintentionally sad soundtrack in the final 30 seconds to an overwhelmingly triumphant night for UCF football.
Forget L.A and Miami, NBA season still an exciting one to watch
October 29, 2012
Barring injuries, it's a foregone conclusion among most NBA experts that L.A. and Miami are the clear front-runners for the ring. But even with the last chapter almost written, this promises to be an even more exciting NBA season than the last. Why you ask? Read my nine burning NBA questions — and here's the kicker: They have little to do with L.A. or Miami.
Lance Armstrong has new title: doping kingpin
October 22, 2012
Maybe the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency should have handled our nation's "war on drugs," first launched more than 40 years ago.
UCF Season Preview: QB Blake Bortles has UCF Knights chasing glory
August 29, 2012
Everything you need to know about the young man carrying the expectations for the UCF football team this season resides in his iPod.
Innocent people will pay price for Penn State sanctions
July 23, 2012
If money is the root of all evil, consider the roots of Penn State's corruption sufficiently axed.
Time for Gators to forge a new identity
August 5, 2011
GAINESVILLE — I'm not sure what should offend a Florida Gators football player more about the August issue of GQ Magazine.
Serena Williams might be a diva, but she's no quitter
June 24, 2011
Maybe she wore one too many flashy outfits. Or maybe it was that angry outburst toward a U.S. Open referee two years ago or maybe it's simply the Hollywood company she keeps (reality television star Kim Kardashian, in particular) that turned some people off.


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The Turlock City Parks, Recreation and Community Programs Commission made a commitment to support a smoke-free policy at all public parks.
The Turlock Business Partnership Incentives Program has been so successful in aiding small businesses it now needs more money to keep it going.
Queen Shamiram, the first woman to rule an empire without a man, may soon find a home in Turlock after the Turlock City Arts Commission voted to recommend the city accept a donated bronze statue of the ancient Assyrian ruler.
The light at the end of the tunnel was seen Thursday morning as Gov. Jerry Brown outlined a 2013-14 balanced budget proposal that increases funding to all levels of education - and even includes a surplus.
By a 4 to 1 vote the Turlock City Council approved the commissioning of a water rate study that could clear the path for rate increases for Turlock residents in coming years.
Assemblywoman Kristin Olsen (R-Modesto) will serve as vice chair of the Assembly's Education and Agricultural committees, and will also serve on the Insurance, Higher Education, and Accountability and Administrative Review committees.
After a two-month delay, a study which could result in increased water rates is back before the Turlock City Council.
In recognition of the second anniversary of the Thomas W. Mayfield Regional Animal Services Facility, the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency is offering a dog license amnesty program for the entire month of January.
A host of new laws governing California's roadways, are set to take effect at the beginning of the new year.
U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) announced a location change for his Modesto District Office, which is now open at 4701 Sisk Road, Suite 202, Modesto.
A group of California State University, Stanislaus students has big ideas on how to improve Turlock's Farmers Market.
Carlos Yamzon has been named the new Executive Director of the Stanislaus County Council of Governments.
New clean air standards announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday could be tough for some Valley counties to meet.
The new Turlock City Council, entrusted with guiding the city through 2014, was seated on Tuesday.
Criminals could get a bit of a shock the next time they try to break into a secured area.
The Turlock City Council faces a full agenda on Tuesday, taking up three major issues concerning a possible tax increase for Turlock road repairs, the development of new housing near Monte Vista Crossings, and the imminent change to district elections.
Recently releasing the draft 2014 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy and associated Environmental Impact Report, the Stanislaus Council of Governments Policy Board is currently accepting public reviews and comments during a 60 day period.
Due to multiple noise complaints from neighboring properties, the Larsa Event Center, located on E. Monte Visa Avenue may have its Conditional Use Permit revoked pending a decision by the Stanislaus County Planning Commission.
Hundreds of concerned community members, farmers, and local officials filled the packed conference room at California State University, Stanislaus on Tuesday evening, eager to hear more about regional groundwater issues from a panel of experts.
Recently partnering with a planning and design firm to develop a Bicycle Master Plan, the City of Turlock has been making strides in various efforts to improve the safety of bicycle and pedestrian pathways throughout the City.
On Tuesday, the Turlock Irrigation District Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on revisions to certain electric service rates, including the addition of a new rate schedule specifically for electric and plug-in vehicle owners.
Over the past year, the City of Turlock has made strides in increasing the amount of provided internships, giving more than 50 college students professional experience that will benefit not only their résumés, but future career opportunities.
With the proposed countywide transportation tax failing to be pushed to the November ballot recently, the Stanislaus Council of Governments has begun looking to other funding options to begin developing the South County Corridor, connecting the cities of Turlock and Patterson.
The inaugural meeting of the newly formed Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission held on Wednesday brought forth excitement from the combined group of nine commissioners, as they begin seeking new ways to expand and improve the City's art community and parks.
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A rugby program for children 2-7 that is hugely successful in the United Kingdom is now available in Burlington.
Rugbytots has classes available year round at two locations in Burlington.
Classes focus on agility, co-ordination, key sports skills and teamwork to encourage a love of sports.
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The Public Guardianship for the Elderly Program was established in 1986 by the Tennessee General Assembly. The primary purpose of the program is to provide conservatorship services to persons 60 years of age and older who are unable to manage their own affairs and who have no family member, friend, bank, or corporation willing and able to act on their behalf. This service is available in all 95 counties of the state, through district public conservators located at the nine Tennessee Area Agencies on Aging and Disability.
Currently there are 387 elderly Tennesseans receiving services through the program. These persons may be unable to make decisions regarding their finances or needed medical care; frequently, they need assistance in obtaining the basic necessities of life. District public conservators help clients by providing assistance which enables them to remain in the least restrictive environment while preserving personal dignity.
The guidelines for the program are found in the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability's Policies and Procedures for Programs on Aging. In addition to supervision by the Area Agencies on Aging and Disability and oversight by local courts, local programs are monitored annually by the state program coordinator, a staff member of the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability. The program is designated public sector, with some fees generated by court award based upon a sliding scale fee employed when the resources of a client indicate this to be appropriate. In no instance does a client who meets SSI low-income standards pay a fee. The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability adopted a suggested sliding fee scale for guidance in those instances when a fee is awarded.
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April 23, 2014
For the fifth time in six years, the Virginia men's tennis team is bringing home an ITA Team Indoor championship.
The top-seed Cavaliers knocked off second-seeded USC 4-2 on Monday afternoon to win this year's title. Virginia needed just 40 minutes to win the doubles point, then the Cavaliers' top three singles players -- Jarmere Jenkins, Alex Domijan, and Mitchell Frank -- each won in straight sets to clinch the win.
"This is another stepping stone for our program, to win another National Indoor Championship," head coach Brian Boland said. "We now have to get ready for the outdoor season and continue to get better to accomplish the goals this team has for itself."
Virginia had won four consecutive ITA Indoor titles from 2008 to 2011, while the Trojans won last year's championship. USC has also defeated the Cavaliers in the last two NCAA championships.
"Playing USC is always a challenge," said Boland. "They have a great program and we have so much for respect for them. We have had a lot of great battles with them in the past, and today was no exception, and we know that there will be more to come in the future."
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It is rare to hear a team publicly admit it's time to panic, acknowledging that their season is spiraling out of control.
Yet this is where the Panthers find themselves after a humiliating 7-1 home loss to the Flyers on Saturday night.
"You have to panic right now," winger Tomas Fleischmann said quietly. "We have to bring everything we have. It's a short season. We have to panic right now."
The Panthers are most definitely sweating after losing their fourth consecutive game just five games into the season.


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Warburton: Brentford will entertain their way to the Championship
6:00am Friday 13th December 2013 in Football By Stuart Amos
New Brentford boss Mark Warburton has told his players to make sure they entertain the fans and results will look after themselves.
The 51-year-old former Bees sporting director stepped out of the backroom shadows to take over from departed boss Uwe Rosler this week, with ex-Liverpool academy chief Frank McParland filling his old position in the Griffin Park hieracrchy.
Warburton takes charge with Brentford fourth in League One table after winning seven of their last eight league games under their former manager, who sealed a move to Championship side Wigan Athletic at the weekend.
And, while the ex-Watford academy coach admits it is a case of stepping out of the frying pan and into the fire, he is confident he already has the resources to secure promotion this term.
"My wife thinks I'm insane for taking the job," he said.
"Sporting director is more secure, absolutely, but you only live once.
"I truly believe in the strenghth of our squad. I think we can get promotion this year. We are good enough to do that.
"I couldn't live with myself if I turned this chance down."
He added: "You'd like to think we have got enough quality in the squad. I love working with the players and love watching them play.
"If we can go out and entertain the fans that means we are playing creative attacking football.
"If the boys are enjoying themselves and they are entertaining the fans, then I think we have enough quality to be successful."
Some supporters have questioned the appointement in terms of Warburton's lack of managerial experience, but Rosler recommended Warburton as his replacement, while ex-Bees boss Nick Forster has also backed his former first team coach.
"I learned a huge amount off him in terms of structuring training sessions," he said.
"He has a lot of coaching experience and the players really responded to him as results showed during my time in charge. I think it is a natural progression for him to take charge."
Warburton hopes he is given time, but knows it is up to his players to perform.
"I hope the fans are patient with us, but we've got to get the team playing," he added, ahead of tomorrow's visit of Oldham Athletic.
"There are no easy games in this division, but delivering a performance each week is what it is about."
One of Warburton's first tasks will be to negotiate the January transfer window and he says he has learned from the mistakes of last term.
"We could have done with a bit more in the budget for the final leg, so we must make sure we have flexibility," he said.
"The squad does not need major surgery, but we've got to get good quality cover and that will be our job in January. If we can keep some money back for later then we have done our job."
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Hawkins in, Parker out
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 at 3:31 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders waived wide receiver Samie Parker and added defensive back Michael Hawkins to the roster, according to the transactions page at Raiders.com.
An Oklahoma product, Hawkins has been with Green Bay (fifth-round draft pick), Cleveland, Minnesota, Dallas and Tampa Bay. He was cut by Dallas on Aug. 17, signed with the Bucs two days later, and then released.
Hawkins played 11 games with Green Bay in 2005 and seven with Cleveland in 2006. He has one career start.
I'll have a post-practice blog later. The Raiders practice today at 3:30 p.m. and Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m., their final practice in Napa.
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I haven't been much for architecture here in the Link Foundry and I don't know why. Vehicles, costumes, jewelry, events, but not places. Odd, because a place can be just as evocative of an era or the people within it as any other element of storytelling. Perhaps the drama hasn't been there up to this point in my searches. Or maybe I'm finally looking in the right places. Check out these places that just introduce themselves, the living embodiment of form indiscernible from function.
I'm a big believer in the idea that a building, like most other types of vessels, takes on some of the emotion of what or whom it once contained. Call it aura, lingering spirit, or whatever. The structure may be collapsed, with trees and weeds growing through it, but you don't need a floorplan or a former resident to figure out what it once was. Take for example, the collection of photos of abandoned asylums by John Gray. Or I should say, take them, please. They are creepy and evocative and utterly clear about what the walls held when they held anyone at all. Favorites? How about 8? 20? 22? 36? Too busy with goosebumps to pick favorites. Lots of goosebumps. Usage note: the first collection that comes up is Abandoned Buildings; also worthwhile, but for me, the real thing is Abandoned Asylums, further down in white type in the small menu on the left.
Once upon a time, a courthouse was designed to evoke respect for the law. Columns and cupolas, sweeping lawns and brick facades, windows of all sizes, stately, graceful and beautiful. Speaking as one of this county's recipients of a recently completed county facility, I am not impressed with efforts of late. In fact, I'd have to have the address to tell the new building apart from the housing project down the street. Or the shopping mall across town. The house of the law of a free people should be more than that. Sigh. That is why I'm grateful for people like Mick Watson, who is documenting every county courthouse in the state of Texas. Some are head-shakingly new; most are delightful in their old age. Here is the collection on Flicker.
Check out more small-town goodness in this collection of old photos at Galena Images dot com. Historic Galena, IL is fairly close to where I live, so I've been in several of the buildings shown in the "Historic Galena Images" collection. Most of them appear to be pre-World War I, though many of them are not dated.
From our friends at Dark Roasted Blend, we have a collection of images of abandoned Russian castles and country houses, left behind as their owners fled the Bolsheviks in the late teens and twenties. Some are being restored, some are being left to rot.
Having spent a significant amount of time living near a hydroelectric plant, the architecture of power plants has always fascinated me. I know that the stuff inside them is what generates the electrical power, but the emotional power is all on the outside. Check out these two (yes, two) collections from Dark Roasted Blend.
Bonus time! All right, enough reality. This lovely artwork is from a new discovery, a site called doctormonocle.com. Wow. I mean wow. Did I mention wow?
Thanks for reading! And don't forget that, while it's cool to live somewhere, sometimes it's even cooler to have somewhere live in you.


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Born: Aug. 3, 1977 (Escanaba, Mich.)
Wife: Jill Gobert VanDamme
Children: Madelyn, Claire and Andrew
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Now in his fourth season, VanDamme has helped the Vols equal their best postseason stretch in school history with three consecutive trips to the NCAA Championship Finals for the first time since the mid-1990s.
VanDamme took over as assistant coach for the Vols after learning the trade under renowned golf instructor Jim McLean. VanDamme spent seven years at the Jim McLean Golf School in both Palm Springs, Calif., and Traverse City, Mich., becoming the youngest Master Instructor in school history.
"Casey joined our staff as a very accomplished pro golf instructor," Vols head coach Jim Kelson said. "Teaching and instruction have been focal points in our program for several years. These two components are really at the core of our program here at UT."
VanDamme's teaching experience included working with some of the finest players on the PGA Tour, and he was an on-site teaching professional to a participant in the 2009 PGA Championship.
"I continue to be impressed with Casey's knowledge of the game and his understanding and expertise as a teacher of golf," Kelson said. "He possesses a thorough and complex understanding of the mechanics of a golf swing, but his methods of teaching and development are simplified for his students.
"This unique ability ideally qualifies Casey to be a member of our staff." VanDamme brought a dozen years of golf instruction to the Vols.
In his UT debut season, VanDamme coached three golfers to postseason SEC honors. David Holmes and Robin Wingardh were named to the All-SEC second team, while Jay Vandeventer was a Freshman All-SEC selection. Last year, Wingardh again was named All-SEC second team and Danny Keddie earned Freshman All-SEC honors.
VanDamme began his collegiate golf career at Marquette before finishing at Northern Michigan, where he graduated in 2000. He started his tenure under Jim McLean in 1998 while still playing for the Wildcats. He also played professionally on the NGA Hooters Tour from 2003-04.
VanDamme served from 2006-09 as athletics director at Mid Peninsula High School in Rock, Mich., while spending summers since 2005 with the CVD Golf Academy in Gladstone, Mich. He also served in 2008 as head golf professional at LochenHeath Golf Club in Traverse City.
VanDamme and his wife, the former Jill Gobert, both are natives of Escanaba, Mich. They live in Knoxville with their daughters, Madelyn and Claire, and son, Andrew.


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Locked bridge plating relies on secondary bone healing, which requires interfragmentary motion for callus formation. This study evaluated healing of fractures stabilized with a locked plating construct and a far cortical locking construct, which is a modified locked plating approach that promotes interfragmentary motion. The study tested whether far cortical locking constructs can improve fracture-healing compared with standard locked plating constructs.
In an established ovine tibial osteotomy model with a 3-mm gap size, twelve osteotomies were randomly stabilized with locked plating or far cortical locking constructs applied medially. The far cortical locking constructs were designed to provide 84% lower stiffness than the locked plating constructs and permitted nearly parallel gap motion. Fracture-healing was monitored on weekly radiographs. After the animals were killed at week 9, healed tibiae were analyzed by computed tomography, mechanical testing in torsion, and histological examination.
Callus on weekly radiographs was greater in the far cortical locking constructs than in the locked plating constructs. At week 9, the far cortical locking group had a 36% greater callus volume (p = 0.03) and a 44% higher bone mineral content (p = 0.013) than the locked plating group. Callus in the locked plating specimens was asymmetric, having 49% less bone mineral content in the medial callus than in the lateral callus (p = 0.003). In far cortical locking specimens, medial and lateral callus had similar bone mineral content (p = 0.91). The far cortical locking specimens healed to be 54% stronger in torsion (p = 0.023) and sustained 156% greater energy to failure in torsion (p < 0.001) than locked plating specimens. Histologically, three of six locked plating specimens had deficient bridging across the medial cortex, while all remaining cortices had bridged.
Inconsistent and asymmetric callus formation with locked plating constructs is likely due to their high stiffness and asymmetric gap closure. By providing flexible fixation and nearly parallel interfragmentary motion, far cortical locking constructs form more callus and heal to be stronger in torsion than locked plating constructs.
Far cortical locking fixation may be advisable for stiffness reduction of locked bridge plating constructs to improve fracture-healing.
Fixation constructs. A: Locking plate (LP) with anatomic curvature of the ovine tibia. B: Far cortical locking (FCL) screw for unicortical fixation in the far cortex, enabling elastic flexion of the screw shaft within the motion envelope (?d) in the near cortex. C: Nearly parallel interfragmentary motion provided by far cortical locking screws under axial loading. D: Mechanically, far cortical locking constructs derive elastic fixation by cantilever bending of far cortical locking screw shafts similar to an external fixator that derives elasticity from fixation pin flexion.
Progression of periosteal callus formation. A: The far cortical locking (FCL) group formed significantly more callus (mean and standard deviation) than the locked plating (LP) group (p = 0.004). B: Callus projections at the anterior, posterior, and lateral aspects representative for far cortical locking and locked plating specimens at week 9 after surgery.
Periosteal callus rendering from quantitative computed tomography data at week 9. A: Bone mineral content (BMC, mean and standard deviation in mg hydroxyapatite) in the far cortical locking (FCL) group was 43% greater than in the locked plating (LP) group. B: Far cortical locking constructs yielded symmetric callus formation, evident by equal bone mineral content in the medial half of the callus (near callus) and lateral half of the callus (far callus). Locked plating constructs had an asymmetric bone mineral content distribution, with 49% less bone mineral density in the near callus. C: Transverse slices adjacent to the osteotomy gap as well as callus volume rendered from computed tomography scans illustrate that callus formation was asymmetric in locked plating constructs, but extended from the far to the near cortex aspects in far cortical locking constructs, as reflected by the medial imprint of the plate. D: Parasagittal quantitative computed tomography slice extracted through the near cortex demonstrates that the far cortical locking screw-holes maintained clearly defined and circular boundaries.
Torsion test results after tibial harvest and implant removal at postoperative week 9 (mean and standard deviation). Compared with the locked plating (LP) group, tibiae in the far cortical locking (FCL) group were not significantly stiffer (A), but they healed to be 54% stronger (B), and they sustained 156% more energy before fracturing (C).
Typical histological appearance of healing in the far cortical locking (FCL) and locked plating (LP) groups, shown with toluidine blue stain and after image processing for callus differentiation (green = callus, blue = cortex, and pink = fibrous tissue). Three of six locked plating specimens had deficient bridging at the near cortex, while all other near and far cortices had bridged.
We thank Dr. Chisena and colleagues for their comments and request for clarification. We agree that applying a splint over a soft padding layer may induce some soft tissue compression. We further agree that soft tissue pressure, along with interfragmentary motion and strain are interrelated mechanical factors that affect the fracture healing cascade.
However, both study groups had the identical post-operative treatment, including splint application, with the only difference between groups being the controlled and parallel interfragmentary motion provided by FCL constructs.
Therefore, the pronounced improvement in fracture healing seen in the FCL group can only be explained by the defined interfragmentary motion provided by FCL screws. This conclusion is furthermore supported by the results of the standard locked plating group, whereby rigid fixation suppressed callus formation, particularly at the near cortex adjacent to the plate where interfragmentary motion is minimal.
To the Editor:
The article, "Far Cortical Locking Can Improve Healing of Fractures Stabilized with Locking Plates" (2010;92:1652-60) by Bottlang et al. was read with great interest. It is a very intriguing mechanical analysis of a complex topic which attempts to isolate the effects of micro-motion on fracture healing. However, the study does not account for the effects of the local soft tissue compression around the fracture and the pressure applied to the fracture when the limb was immobilized in a cast applied over a soft padding. The sheep remained in a protective harness for three weeks after surgery. Photographs of the harness suspending the animal, referenced in the paper (1) demonstrate the contact made with the fractured limb (Figure 1). Some pressure must have been applied to the extremity with this padding, casting and harness.
Fig 1. Picture from Auer et al. (1) demonstrating the animal suspended with the harness contacting the casted lower extremity after osteotomy. Reproduced from: Auer JA, Goodship A, Arnoczky S, Pearce S, Price J, Claes L, von Rechenberg B, Hofmann-Amtenbrinck M, Schneider E, Müller-Terpitz R, Thiele F, Rippe KP, Grainger DW. Refining animal models in fracture research: seeking consensus in optimising both animal welfare and scientific validity for appropriate biomedical use. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2007;8:72. Reproduced with permission.
Furthermore, it is unclear from their description of the post-operative treatment whether both groups of animals had the same immobilization.
In a recent study (2), it was shown that local soft tissue compression enhanced the fracture healing in a rabbit fibula. These results provide evidence that make inter-fragmentary micro-motion unlikely to be key contributor to fracture healing. While the referenced experiment was a pilot study, the data that was collected clearly demonstrates that the variable of pressure must be controlled for when studying fracture healing.
There are then two reasons why the conclusion that the callus formation and fracture healing is dependent on the inter-fragmentary motion can be questioned. First, the pressure applied to the osteotomy site cannot be assumed to be zero (and should have been measured and controlled) with the padding, casting and suspension in a harness as described. Second, it is unclear from the article whether the postoperative treatment was the same for both groups.
1. Auer JA, Goodship A, Arnoczky S, Pearce S, Price J, Claes L, von Rechenberg B, Hofmann-Amtenbrinck M, Schneider E, Müller-Terpitz R, Thiele F, Rippe KP, Grainger DW. Refining animal models in fracture research: seeking consensus in optimising both animal welfare and scientific validity for appropriate biomedical use. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2007;8:72.
2. Morr S, Chisena EC, Tomin E, Mangino M, Lane JM. Local soft tissue compression enhances fracture healing in a rabbit fibula. HSS J. 2009 Nov 13. [Epub ahead of print]
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