IT Picks

Terrain Biennial is an international exhibition of site-specific art made for front yards, empty lots, balconies and porches. Artists repurpose those private spaces and turn them into public exhibition spaces to foster dialogue between neighbors and to also offer new perspectives for both the artists and viewers alike to experience. The 2019 biennial featured over […]

Riley Green, winner of the Academy of Country Music’s 2020 New Male Artist of the Year award, had been scheduled to play at this past summer’s Sangamon County Fair. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the show was canceled. As a gesture to show their appreciation to all their supporters, the good folks at the county […]

The Jacksonville Area Museum, a new institution showcasing the community’s unique heritage and culture, will officially open to the public on Saturday. Located in the old post office building, the museum will use original artifacts and storytelling exhibits to show why Jacksonville is a one-of-a-kind community. The exhibits prepared for the opening will feature institutions, […]

The Animal Protective League (APL) will hold its annual Upscale Collectible Sale this Friday and Saturday at White Oaks Mall in the upper level of the space previously occupied by Bergner’s. The sale will include furniture, antiques, jewelry, tools, home décor, books, movies, holiday items and toys – a two-year accumulation of donated items. All […]

Art Spectacular is a multi-experience festival of art, music and children’s programs. Founded by Rees Carillon Society board member, Barb Walker, the art show is a professionally juried fine art and craft show featuring museum-quality works. The participating artists are among the region’s and nation’s most recognized for their original work in a variety of […]

Males age 15 and older are welcome to attend a free event focused on physical and mental wellness. The event includes lunch and health screenings. COVID-19 testing and vaccinations will also be available. Speakers to discuss nutrition, prevention and wellness include internal medicine specialist, Dr. Winston Townsend, medical director of Memorial Weight Loss and Wellness […]

The folks at the Illinois State Fair have been planning a comeback and they have packed a lot of fun into its 10 days – livestock shows, concerts, midway rides and attractions, harness and auto races and, of course, food, lots of food. To get the party started, the rock music supergroup, Sammy Hagar and […]

In celebration of its 75 years of operation, the Decatur Airport, a Decatur Park District property, is hosting a two-day air show. The show will consist of both civilian and military performers. You will be able to see the precision aerial maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force A-10 Demonstration Team, the strict coordination of the […]

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s biannual job fair offers a great opportunity for job seekers to market themselves and be recognized by some of the area’s best employers. Over 50 businesses and organizations have signed up to participate at Tuesday’s fair and the industries represented include retail, agriculture, education, media, manufacturing and health care. […]

If you have been training and are up for a triathlon, Tri Harder Promotions has several challenging opportunities taking place on Saturday. With staggered start times, they have been able to fit three races into the day. The day will begin with the mother of all the races, the Route 66 Half Tri, a 1.2-mile […]

The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds will deliver $350 billion for state, local, territorial and tribal governments to respond to the COVID-19 emergency and bring back jobs. The funds provide substantial flexibility to meet local needs, as well as water, sewer and broadband infrastructure. Join in one of the first conversations regarding the […]

The celebration of Ghana’s historic homecoming has finally made its way into central Illinois. Afrochella, the festival that showcases and celebrates the diversity of Afro culture through art, entertainment and entrepreneurship, was conceived as a simple food festival in 2015 in Accra, Ghana, in West Africa. The annual event took flight in 2019 when it […]