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Annawan Fun Days Scheduled for May 31st through June 2nd

By at May 14, 2013 | 9:49 pm | 0 Comment

Annawan Howes Park

The Village of Annawan is gearing up for a weekend celebration of Annawan Fun Days and you’re invited…. Come celebrate with our community, Friday May 31st through Sunday June 2nd.  This year’s events will include Hot Air Balloon Rides, Fireworks, Pedal Tractor Pulls, Bands, and Many Kids Activities.  There will be a beer garden and food vendors set up all

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Mural Artists to Celebrate ’20 Years of Walldogs’ July 10-14 by Painting the Town of Kewanee, Ill.

By at April 22, 2013 | 9:23 pm | 0 Comment

Mural Artists to Celebrate '20 Years of Walldogs' July 10-14 by Painting the Town of Kewanee, Ill. KEWANEE, ILL. - Twenty years ago, a group of professional sign painters got together and started a tradition that has positively impacted more than two dozen towns across America. 2013 Theme & Logo This summer, on July 10-14,

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Rock River Water Trail is New National Water Trail

By at April 5, 2013 | 8:47 am | 0 Comment

Rock River Trail, National Water Trail

The Rock River Water Trail  has been designated into the National Water Trails System by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, according to a statement by the National Park Service in Washington, DC. The National Water Trails System is a distinctive national network of exemplary water trails of local and regional significance that are cooperatively supported and

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Walk a Mile in her Shoes, Men’s March Against Violence

By at April 4, 2013 | 3:26 pm | 0 Comment

Walk A Mile in Her Shoes, Men's March Against Violence

On May 18th, Princeton Tourism and Freedom House will host the first annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, Men’s March Against Violence.” First organized in California in 2001, the walk consisted of a small gathering of men committed to ending sexualized violence. The walk is now a national event which raises awareness and money to support local domestic violence and

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National Train Day Vendors Wanted

By at April 3, 2013 | 11:34 am | 0 Comment

Amtrak National Train Day 2013

Kewanee, IL – National Train Day in Kewanee is looking for vendors to showcase their ware, Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A family friendly day the event will feature a few surprises but for sure, railroad memorabilia, the Kewanee Farmers Market selling locally grown produce, and area attractions and events showcasing their talent with demonstrations. 

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Bishop Hill Celebrates with Spring Jubilee

By at March 29, 2013 | 2:48 pm | 0 Comment

Bishop Hill, Cantabile String Trio

Bishop Hill, IL – The state historic site of Bishop Hill, Illinois, will begin the 2013 season with kick-off activities on Saturday, April 6. This is the weekend when we say goodbye to a long winter andget out and enjoy everything anew. Spring Jubilee will be different this year with just one day of celebrating. Shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums will be open

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Report Shows Impact of Trails on Illinois Economies, Health, Environment

By at March 27, 2013 | 3:34 pm | 0 Comment

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  A new report released March 30 by an Illinois trails advocacy group shows that runners, walkers and cyclists are making hundreds of thousands of visits to six regional trails around the state, spending money daily, spending more time in nature, and likely reducing health care costs and adding high quality years to their lives. The report, Making Trails Count

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Trail of Terror Wins Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award

By at March 12, 2013 | 4:15 pm | 0 Comment

Illinois Tourism in Excellence Partnership Award

The buzz is building and Henry County along with Blackhawk Waterways, Freeport/Stephenson, and Galena/Jo Daviess Convention and Visitors Bureau won the Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for Best Cooperative Partnership during the recent Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel and Tourism held at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. The Blackhawk

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Former Governor Edgar to Visit Bishop Hill

By at March 7, 2013 | 3:54 pm | 0 Comment

Jim Edgar

  Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar is visiting Bishop Hill on Monday, March 11.  From 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., there will be reception for the former Republican governor at the Steeple Building, located at 103 N. Bishop Hill Street.  This reception is free and open to the public.  Light refreshments will be served. Before becoming the 38th governor, Edgar

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Galva Arts Council Coffeehouse to feature Celtic sounds of Exorna

By at February 27, 2013 | 9:29 pm | 0 Comment

Galva Arts Council Coffeehouse

The Galva Arts Council coffeehouse will present a special St. Patrick's Day Coffeehouse on Saturday, March 9th featuring Exorna, a well-known Irish pub band.  The trio comes to the GAC every year for what they call "the Galva warm-up" before embarking on a busy St. Paddy's season. For the past ten years, Exorna has been entertaining audiences with music transported

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The Back Roads Beckon ~ Quilters Delight

By at February 14, 2013 | 1:19 pm | 0 Comment

Prairie Queen Quilt Club Show, Bishop Hill

The Prairie Queen Quilt Club will be hosting their annual Quilt Show, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 17, 18 and 19 at the Old Colony School House in Bishop Hill, Illinois. The annual quilt show is like a needle and thread as it too joins together family members and friends to create something memorable. Plans are underway for the 22nd annual quilt show, and they are

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Galva Arts Council Coffeehouse presents Cool Stylings of “Jazz on the Side”

By at February 5, 2013 | 1:08 pm | 0 Comment

The Galva Arts Council will present the cool stylings of "Jazz on the Side" as the featured performance at its monthly coffeehouse, to be held on Saturday, February 9th, with an open mic segment to follow. The organization will also take advantage of the opportunity to recognize and thank its legion of volunteers, who support the council throughout the year as board

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Unplug Your Electronics & Plug into Henry County Illinois’ Hennepin Canal Parkway

By at January 23, 2013 | 12:44 pm | 0 Comment

Dog Sledding along the Hennepin Canal

  HENRY COUNTY, ILL. – With the holidays in the rearview mirror and winter settling in to stay, we’re tempted to tuck ourselves indoors with our electronic devices and hibernate until spring.  But getting outside to actually delight in winter can make the season seem a lot shorter! Just south of the Quad Cities and two hours west of Chicago; Illinois’

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Henry County Tourism Bureau Begins Tourism Opportunity Assessment

By at January 22, 2013 | 9:23 am | 0 Comment

Federal and state grant monies have been received and Henry County Tourism Bureau will begin a tourism opportunity assessment beginning the week of February 3, 2013.  The study will take place over a five month period and encompass not only Henry but also Mercer and Rural Rock Island counties. Tourism is a sound, viable economic impact strategy for communities and

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Bishop Hill’s Steeple Building Switching Hours

By at December 11, 2012 | 10:15 am | 0 Comment

Press Release - For Immediate Release Bishop Hill’s Steeple Building Switching Hours   Starting Monday, December 10th, the Steeple Building will be going to their winter hours.  The museum will be open to the public Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. , and Saturday and Sunday,  from noon to 4 p.m.   The 1908 Albert Krans Livery Stable is now

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Lucia Nights in Bishop Hill

By at November 27, 2012 | 7:53 pm | 0 Comment

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Press Release - For Immediate Release Lucia Nights in Bishop Hill Bishop Hill invites you to join in the Lucia Nights celebration on Friday, December 7th and Saturday, December 8th from 6 pm until 9:00 pm. This Swedish tradition is based on a legend of Saint Lucia, Queen of Light. During a famine in Sweden, on the longest and darkest night of the year, Lucia

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Food Finds from NW Illinois

By at November 24, 2012 | 4:25 pm | 0 Comment

Food Finds from NW Illinois for feature, food and travel writers (Local foods make great gifts, and most of these are available online.)   NOVEMBER 2012 Anderson's Candy Shop Bishop Hill Bakery The Colony Store Country Corner Magic Popcorn Country Morning

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Bishop Hill Plans for Julmarknad (Christmas Market)

By at November 12, 2012 | 7:11 pm | 0 Comment

Julmarknad, Bishop Hill, IL

Press Release - For Immediate Release         Bishop Hill Plans for Julmarknad (Christmas Market) BISHOP HILL, IL – Prepare for the holidays by attending Julmarknad, or Christmas Market, in Bishop Hill. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm, November 23rd -25th  and December 1st - 2nd.  The attractions include Swedish folk characters, traditional Swedish holiday

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Bishop Hill Heritage Association Announces Website is Live

By at November 12, 2012 | 1:53 pm | 0 Comment

  The Bishop Hill Heritage Association (BHHA) in Bishop Hill, Illinois seeks to protect the rich history of the 1846-1861 Bishop Hill Colony. The Colony is still evident today in the form of historic buildings and artifacts as well as in its 130 residents, many of whom are descendants of the original settlers. The BHHA created its own website with an online store

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Calling All Ghosts, Goblins and More to the Henry County Courthouse

By at October 15, 2012 | 4:53 pm | 0 Comment

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Calling all ghosts goblins and more to the Henry County Courthouse Cambridge, IL - It’s that time of the year costumes, sweets, tricks and treats. The historic 1880 Henry County Courthouse and the HC Employee Booster Club will welcome all ghosts, goblins, princesses, and more to the special trick or treat event on Friday, October 26.  Bring the kids and tour the

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Haunted Woods Begins When the Sun Goes Down & the Creatures Come Up!

By at September 27, 2012 | 11:51 am | 0 Comment

Haunted Woods

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Haunted Woods Begins When the Sun Goes Down and the Creatures Come Up! September 21, 2012 Orion, IL -- Hillcrest Event Center would like to welcome you to its Haunted Woods every Friday and Saturday beginning September 28th through November 3rd 2012 from 7pm -12am.  Admission is $10.00 per person.  The woods have some rough terrain so take that

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41st Annual Bishop Hill Jordbruksdagarna September 29-30

By at September 20, 2012 | 11:09 am | 0 Comment

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  41st Annual Bishop Hill Jordbruksdagarna September 29 - 30   BISHOP HILL -- The 41st Annual Jordbruksdagarna, the Swedish autumn festival, will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bishop Hill State Historic Site. Jordbruksdagarna (Swedish for “earth work days”) will feature demonstrations, performances, food,

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Henry County Villages Share Swedish Holiday Traditions with Music, Food, Folklore, Festivities & Church Services

By at September 18, 2012 | 6:50 pm | 0 Comment

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NEWS RELEASE! for travel & feature writers/editors Girls in white gowns process by candlelight on Lucia Nights in Bishop Hill, Ill Henry County Villages Share Swedish Holiday Traditions With Music, Food, Folklore, Festivities & Church Services HENRY

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Lock your Love in Orion this October!

By at September 18, 2012 | 10:58 am | 0 Comment

    In Europe, love padlocks started appearing on bridges, fences, and poles in the early 2000s. The padlocks honoring someone or something have become all the rage in the cities of,Paris,Rome, and Dublin, and even appear on the Great Wall of China!  Main Street Orion is excited to bring to America’s Midwest its very first Lovescape Location! The

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Illinois communities receive Lt. Governor’s Awards for Downtown Revitalization

By at September 18, 2012 | 9:27 am | 0 Comment

  OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SHEILA SIMON QUINCY – September 17, 2012. Several Illinois communities received the 2012 Lieutenant Governors Awards for Excellence in Downtown Revitalization during the Illinois Main Street Conference held September 13 - 14 in Quincy.  The award winners included Batavia, Bloomington, Cambridge, Crystal Lake, Elgin,

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2012 TRAIL OF TERROR SWINGS INTO HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

By at September 13, 2012 | 3:15 pm | 0 Comment

  [caption id="attachment_8391" align="alignleft" width="231" caption="FFrightening Fun!"][/caption] The buzz is building in Henry County, Illinois, and our haunts, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, fall festivals, and the winery are preparing for the those adventurous souls who will follow the trails for freighting fun! The award winning Trail of Terror is a

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Annawan Ambush Mini -Triathlon and 5K

By at September 13, 2012 | 12:47 pm | 0 Comment

Annawan, IL, Sept. 7, 2012 – Have you always wanted to call yourself a triathlete? Are you intimidated by long distances and the dreaded four- letter- word SWIM? Well, we have the event for you! The Village of Annawan is pleased to present the ANNAWAN CANAL AMBUSH Mini-Triathlon and 5k October 6, 2012 at 9am. Enjoy a beautiful autumn trail run along the stunning

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The Back Roads of Henry County, Illinois Beckon You to Autumn Country Adventures

By at September 11, 2012 | 1:40 pm | 0 Comment

NEWS RELEASE! for travel & feature editors The Back Roads of Henry County, Illinois Beckon You to Autumn Country Adventures   HENRY COUNTY, ILL. -- In September, summer moves gently into autumn in western Illinois' Henry County. Bright sunny days and cool, crisp evenings beckon you to hit the back

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Bishop Hill Remembers 9/11

By at August 27, 2012 | 11:51 am | 0 Comment

9/11 Ground Zero

BISHOP HILL REMEMBERS 9/11 Bishop Hill, IL – VagnHall Galleri, above the Blacksmith Shop in Bishop Hill, Illinois, will host a photography and artifact display focusing on September 11, 2001. There will be a reception in the gallery on September 8, 2012, from 1 – 4 p.m. to introduce the display.  Area photographer, John Seder, who photographed ground zero, and

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Tourism has a big impact on Henry County’s economy

By at August 24, 2012 | 12:42 pm | 0 Comment

Tourism is a revenue generator for Illinois and Henry County communities. How? By letting visitors know Illinois and Henry County is the best place to visit and do business. Simply put, tourism means business. Tourism is a long-term strategy, an investment that brings proven and consistent results.  It is fueling economic growth in Henry County.  Henry County Tourism

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Orion Hosts 40th Annual Fall Festival

By at August 20, 2012 | 9:17 pm | 0 Comment

Orion Fall Festival

2012 OrionFallFestivalNewsRelease8.16.2012 Contact:  Byron Carlson, 309.526.8320   Orion Hosts 40th Annual Fall Festival The 40th annual Orion Fall Festival opens at 5 pm, Friday, August 31 in Central Park.  The festival ends Sunday, September 2 at 6 pm.  Admission to all events is free. Weekend activities include carnival rides, a food tent, arts and

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Looking for Bragging Rights on Who Has the Best BBQ in the Area?

By at July 26, 2012 | 12:52 pm | 2 Comments

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:  Kearston Kosth - Kearston@championmvp.com www.Hillcrest-Resort.com  (309) 755-6550 Looking for Bragging Rights on Who Has the Best BBQ in the Area? July 20, 2012 Orion, IL -- Hillcrest Event Center is hosting the 3rd annual Illinois BBQ Festival July 28-29th, 2012. The festivities kick off Saturday with the BBQ Open Best Ball

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Midwest Folklife Festival Old Fashioned Barn Dance

By at July 26, 2012 | 12:29 pm | 0 Comment

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Press Release – for Immediate Release Midwest Folklife Festival Old Fashioned Barn Dance WHEN: Saturday, August, 4 2012 at 7 pm – 10 pm. WHERE: Bishop Hill, IL – The 1861 Bishop Hill Colony School MUSIC:   Live music with Pale Aronatus (John Heasley – guitar, Mike Terry – Mandolin and Mary Christianson – fiddle. Patti Christianson –

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Annual Texaco Country Showdown in Kewanee, IL

By at July 19, 2012 | 2:38 pm | 0 Comment

Texaco Country Showdown

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 19, 2012 Additional Details Contact: Fletcher M. Ford ‐ (866) 500‐4471 regionalmediainfo@gmail.com Regional Media News Release Hogg Country 102.5 WJRE Annual Texaco Country Showdown in Kewanee, IL Anticipation and excitement is higher than ever as aspiring country music artists prepare for the 30th Annual Texaco Country

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TWELFTH ANNUAL MIDWEST FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL

By at July 17, 2012 | 10:27 pm | 0 Comment

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7-11-2012    Twelfth Annual Midwest Folklife Festival Returns to Western Illinois 2012 Festival Theme is "Labor and Leisure"   The twelfth annual Midwest Folklife Festival returns to historic Bishop Hill, Illinois, located in the state’s western Henry County, August 4 – 5, 2012. The Midwest Folklife Festival is a two-day free outdoor public festival

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Twelfth Annual Midwest Folk Festival Returns to Western Illinois

By at June 29, 2012 | 12:23 pm | 0 Comment

6-24-2012 – For Immediate Release TWELFTH ANNUAL MIDWEST FOLK FESTIVAL RETURNS TO WESTERN ILLINOIS The twelfth annual Midwest Folk Festival returns to historic Bishop Hill, located in the state’s western Henry County August 4th-5th, 2012. The Midwest Folklife Festival is a two-day free outdoor festival that highlights the ethnic and folk arts, customs, and

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Axel’s Cause for Paws

By at June 26, 2012 | 12:42 pm | 0 Comment

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Henry County, Illinois back roads are beckoning motorcycle riders for a spirited afternoon Saturday, July 28, Axel’s Cause for Paws.   Enjoy the scenery on this 105 mile ride through towns of Annawan, Geneseo, Coal Valley, Woodhull, and Cambridge.  The fun begins and ends in Kewanee featuring live music, pin striper contest, and food!  This is a first time

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Celebrate the Solstice Swedish-Style June 23 in Historic Bishop Hill, Illinois

By at June 26, 2012 | 11:28 am | 0 Comment

In the 1840's, a group of religious emigrants left Sweden for Illinois, where they founded the Henry County village of Bishop   Hill. Their experiment in utopia dissolved during the Civil War, but the bustling town they built survives as a National Landmark Village, and an Illinois State Historic Site. Today, descendants of those pioneers still live here,

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Bishop Hill Artist, Steve Carleson, Opens New Exhibition at Galesburg Civic Art Center

By at June 25, 2012 | 10:19 am | 0 Comment

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An Exhibition of Works by Steve Carleson And Marsha Carleson Galesburg Civic Art Center Opening Reception – Friday, June 29th from 6pm to 8pm Exhibition Dates – Friday, June 29th through Saturday, July 28th Steve Carleson is an artist from Bishop Hill.  He runs the Outsider Gallery with his wife, Marsha.  Mr. Carleson will be showing Mixed Media work never

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Midsommar in Bishop Hill

By at June 21, 2012 | 11:36 am | 0 Comment

Midsommar in Bishop Hill

Experience the traditions of a Swedish summer celebration in Bishop Hill, Illinois, on June 23. Midsommar 2012 will bring a blend of the old and the new through music, dancing, food, laughter, and Swedish heritage and culture. Midsommar is an occasion of large gatherings — in many cases, whole families gather to celebrate this traditional high-point of the

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Bishop Hill Honor Flight benefit returns – A Salute to our Veterans

By at May 28, 2012 | 11:41 pm | 0 Comment

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5-21-2012 Bishop Hill, IL - Honor Flight returns to Bishop Hill Sunday, June 10th, 3-7 p.m. with the community raising funds to send area veterans to Washington, D.C.  Fortunate veterans who are chosen will visit memorials dedicated to honoring their sacrifices. In the last two years the community raised more than $33,000 for the Quad Cities Chapter of the Honor

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Paddle, Pedal, Fish, Hike and Camp the Hennepin Canal Linear State Park in Western Illinois’ Henry County

By at May 18, 2012 | 1:09 pm | 0 Comment

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HENRY COUNTY, ILL.­­ -- Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. It's time to turn off the TV, lace up your sneakers, go outside and move!  Western Illinois has many recreational opportunities, and some of the best are in Henry County. For example, take the Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park. This 104-mile linear waterway and trail stretch from the

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Swedish Folk Art Workshop

By at April 25, 2012 | 3:10 pm | 0 Comment

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Saturday May 12th 9 a m Featuring Donna Benson - Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum gold medalist. Benson has been painting & teaching traditional style Nordic folk art for over 30 years. Steeple Building, Bishop Hill, Illinois.  Cost: $20 per person for workshop; Lunch: $3 per person. To register contact Patti Christianson at 309-375-6844

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Henry County, Illinois: A Picker’s Paradise

By at March 31, 2012 | 8:35 pm | 0 Comment

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HENRY COUNTY, ILL. -- The back roads beckon bargain hunters and pickers to the small towns of Henry County, and the yard sale season kicks off on Saturday, May 12 from 9 am to 5 pm with Thrifty on 150, a linear garage sale covering a 50-mile stretch of US Highway 150 from Coal Valley to Galesburg, Ill., passing through the towns of Orion and Alpha. Henry County is a

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Swedish Dance Workshop offered in Bishop Hill, IL

By at February 27, 2012 | 8:00 am | 0 Comment

Swedish Dance Workshop

Play, laugh, dance, learn--Swedish culture workshop Saturday, March 17, 2012 Bishop Hill, Illinois To celebrate Swedish culture, Bishop Hill Heritage Association and Pride of the Family, a Vasa Order of America youth club, present a Swedish culture workshop "Play, laugh, dance, learn" in Bishop Hill, Illinois for individuals and families. Held at the Colony

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Friends of the Hennepin Canal to Host Capital Campaign Gala

By at February 18, 2012 | 9:23 am | 0 Comment

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Henry County, Ill. -- On Friday, March 23, Renaissance Hennepin, a project of the non-profit Friends of the Hennepin Canal, will host a dinner/theater capital campaign gala, Unlocking the Journey, at the Annawan Best Western Hotel & Banquet Center, 315 N. Canal St., in Annawan, Ill. Proceeds will support the Friends' lock restoration

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Henry County Tourism Bureau Launches

By at January 13, 2012 | 1:53 pm | 0 Comment

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Spring 2012 Henry County Visitor Guide HENRY COUNTY, IL – A New Year is a good time to do new things, and the Henry County Tourism Bureau (HCTB) is seizing the opportunity to launch a new logo and tag line, along with a new visitor’s guide.  The tag line is “The Back Roads Beckon”, and the logo graphics are evocative of Henry County’s country drives,

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Bishop Hill Celebrates $300,000 Restoration Project

By at January 2, 2012 | 11:10 pm | 0 Comment

Bishop Hill Celebrates Restoration Bishop Hill Heritage Association Hosts Special Event on Jan. 4 to Celebrate Restoration of 1857 Blacksmith Shop BISHOP HILL, ILL. -- This historic little community is celebrating the restoration of the 1857 Blacksmith Shop, and they plan to thank the people and agencies who made it possible. The public is invited to a special

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Henry County Tourism Bureau Reports Marketing Efforts Are Paying Off In Dollars For the County

By at August 22, 2011 | 6:18 pm | 0 Comment

CAMBRIDGE, Ill. (August 18, 2011) – The Henry County Tourism Bureau (HCTB) is pleased to report that the Illinois Office of Tourism (IBOT) has recently released numbers that reflect an increase in tourists visiting Henry County. To evaluate hospitality trade, IOT monitors areas of transportation, lodging, food service, entertainment & recreation, and general

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Geneseo’s Humane Society Ice Cream Social Features “River City 6″

By at August 16, 2011 | 6:41 pm | 0 Comment

Geneseo, Illinois - The Henry County Humane Society - Geneseo will hold their "Dog Days of Summer" picnic and ice cream social on Tuesday, August 23, at Geneseo City Park.  Food sales begin at 5:00 pm, and will feature pulled pork sandwiches, sliders, accompaniments and drinks by L&J Hometown Market's Catering of Atkinson and Annawan.  Desserts will be

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Clay and Fiber Festival

By at August 8, 2011 | 5:01 pm | 0 Comment

The fifth annual Clay and Fiber Fest returns to Bishop Hill, Saturday, August 20th and Sunday August 21st from 10 am to 5 pm both days. Preparations are well underway for the fifth annual Bishop Hill Clay and Fiber Festival 2011. The event has something for every one of all ages. Watch ceramic artists demonstrate the art of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Also, see

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Trains, Planes, and Automobiles Event featuring train rides pulled by a Steam Engine

By at August 3, 2011 | 10:22 am | 0 Comment

The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce is planning to host the Trains, Planes and Automobiles event September 8th through September 10th, 2011. We encourage all to visit Geneseo for this unique event which begins with a Stearman Fly-In on Thursday, September 8th.  Visitors can celebrate the 40th anniversary of the National Stearman Fly-In, witnessing up to 90 of these World

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AETA’s Working Farm Show

By at July 28, 2011 | 9:46 am | 0 Comment

Geneseo, Ill. ~ They’re growing cotton in the corn belt! Well, not enough to compete with the king of Midwestern crops, but enough for the Antique Engine & Tractor Association (AETA) to haul out some old-time cotton-harvesting equipment for its annual three-day Working Farm Show, Sept. 16-18, near Geneseo, in Illinois’ Henry County. As an organization, AETA

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