Legendary iconic punk band Black Flag plays Donnie’s Homespun on Sat., July 19. I’m glad I’m not in town this weekend (we’re playing the Belgium Beer and Mussels Festival at Schlafly’s Tap Room in St. Louis – personal plug!) only because the wide and wonderful music entertainment choices are too many and too good for […]
Illinois Championship Cow Chip Throw
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Be corny
PHOTO COURTESY CHATHAM SWEET CORN FESTIVAL Local, fresh sweet corn – That’s the tasty draw to the Chatham Sweet Corn Festival held at Chatham Community Park, southeast of the square, this weekend, July 18-19. But there’s so much more going on and lots of other food for purchase, such as ribeye and barbecue sandwiches. New […]
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Pick of the crop
The Chatham Jaycees always put on one of the most enjoyable festivals in central Illinois. This year’s two-day fest with corn and a host of other morsels, entertainment and games and nightly music takes place July 20-21 in Chatham’s Community Park located on the south edge of town. The Illinois Central Blues Club hosts an […]
