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SUMMARY:“Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History” Presentation
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Canal Corridor Association will host an Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled “Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History” by Kim Sigafus. \nDressed in her native regalia\, Kim will be giving a history of the natives in Illinois with a focus on native women\, or what was considered “The Hidden Half.” Her primary focus will be women such as Singing Bird (Blackhawk’s wife)\, and Hononegah. Kim will bring the audience into these women’s day-to-day lives\, including courting\, marriage\, and child-rearing. She will also talk about their role in their husbands’ lives\, and how those lives affected the history of Illinois. \nKim will bring native items that women would have used in their daily lives\, as she discusses the role women played within the family unit. The audience will be able to pick up and view the items\, learn native language and music\, and get the chance to play the drum in this interactive experience. \nKim Sigafus is an award-winning Ojibwa author who writes Native American fiction\, non-fiction\, children’s and young adult books. She has presented on native history\, food\, and music\, and has traveled all over the Midwest in her native regalia\, bringing native culture to life. Kim’s family is from White Earth Reservation\, located in the northwest corner of Minnesota. She sings and drums\, as well as crafts dream catchers and Talking Feathers. \n  \n\nRegister Now \n\n  \nThis event is being produced by Canal Corridor Association in partnership with Illinois Humanities. The Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau invites Illinois authors\, artists\, and educators to share their expertise and enthusiasm with people throughout the state\, enabling local nonprofit organizations to present free-admission cultural programs to their communities. You can find more information on Kim Sigafus and her presentation at https://www.ilhumanities.org/kim-sigafus/
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/singing-bird-and-the-importance-of-native-american-women-in-illinois-history-presentation/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T140000
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SUMMARY:"Down in the Mine: American Coal Miners and Their Songs\, 1890-1960" Presentation
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Canal Corridor Association will host an Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled “Down in the Mine: American Coal Miners and Their Songs\, 1890-1960” by Bucky Halker. \nCoal miners in Illinois and the rest of the US have a long tradition of writing poetry and music related to their occupation. This program brings that tradition to the forefront through the combination of music performance (guitar and vocal) and spoken commentary\, placing this important folk tradition in a broader historical context and offers details on coal mining\, coal-miner bards and songwriters\, early country music\, and individual songs. \nBucky Halker is a songwriter\, performer\, and historian with 15 albums\, including Anywhere But Utah: Songs of Joe Hill (2015)\, a musical tribute to martyred labor songwriter Joe Hill (1879-1915)\, and The Ghost of Woody Guthrie (2012)\, an original music tribute to the legendary folksinger. \n  \nRegister Now \n  \nThis event is being produced by Canal Corridor Association in partnership with Illinois Humanities. The Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau invites Illinois authors\, artists\, and educators to share their expertise and enthusiasm with people throughout the state\, enabling local nonprofit organizations to present free-admission cultural programs to their communities. You can find more information on Bucky Halker and his presentation at https://www.ilhumanities.org/bucky-halker/
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/down-in-the-mine-american-coal-miners-and-their-songs-1890-1960-presentation/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
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SUMMARY:Mazon Creek Fossil Tour Fossil Collector Day
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about the environment\, ecosystems\, and climate of Northern Illinois as it was 300 million years ago by collecting fossil specimens at the Mazon Fossil Beds (on private property in Grundy County). \nThe adventure involves picking fossils at the site of the original mid-1800s discoveries along the Mazon Creek\, including ferns and horsetails. Everyone will have specimens to take home to remember the day. \nSaturday is for experienced fossil collectors\, and will include 4 hours on the river followed by cocktails and appetizers. \nSunday will cater to people new to collecting\, and will include an overview fossil talk\, a hay ride to the river\, up to 3 hours of fossil picking with a guide\, show-and-tell fossil time with cocktails\, and an alfresco farm fresh dinner. \nThe cost is $150 per person. Sign up soon\, as these events sell out quickly. \nFill out our sign up form here. \n\nAll proceeds will go to the Canal Corridor Association to help preserve I & M Canal history\, protect its environment\, and create tourism.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/mazon-creek-fossil-tour-fossil-collector-day/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230826T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
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SUMMARY:Mazon Creek Fossil Tour Fossil Collector Day
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about the environment\, ecosystems\, and climate of Northern Illinois as it was 300 million years ago by collecting fossil specimens at the Mazon Fossil Beds (on private property in Grundy County). \nThe adventure involves picking fossils at the site of the original mid-1800s discoveries along the Mazon Creek\, including ferns and horsetails. Everyone will have specimens to take home to remember the day. \nSaturday is for experienced fossil collectors\, and will include 4 hours on the river followed by cocktails and appetizers. \nSunday will cater to people new to collecting\, and will include an overview fossil talk\, a hay ride to the river\, up to 3 hours of fossil picking with a guide\, show-and-tell fossil time with cocktails\, and an alfresco farm fresh dinner. \nThe cost is $150 per person. Sign up soon\, as these events sell out quickly. \nFill out our sign up form here. \n\nAll proceeds will go to the Canal Corridor Association to help preserve I & M Canal history\, protect its environment\, and create tourism.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/mazon-creek-fossil-tour-fossil-collector-day-2/
LOCATION:IL
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
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SUMMARY:Mazon Creek Fossil Tour Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about the environment\, ecosystems\, and climate of Northern Illinois as it was 300 million years ago by collecting fossil specimens at the Mazon Fossil Beds (on private property). \nThe adventure includes picking fossils at the original site of the discoveries along the Mazon Creek as it was in the mid-1800s such as ferns and horsetails. Everyone will have specimens to take home to remember the day.  Sign up soon\, as these events sell out. \nNew and returning families with children will enjoy this day which includes an overview talk about the fossils\, a hay ride to the river\, fossil picking with a guide\, a cookout lunch\, show-and-tell fossil time\, and an optional swim in the pool.  A certificate of participation will be included. \nThe cost is $75 for students and $100 for adults. Sign up soon\, as these events sell out quickly.  \nFill out our sign up form here. \nAll proceeds will go to the Canal Corridor Association to help preserve I&M Canal history\, protect its environment\, and create tourism.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/mazon-creek-fossil-tour-family-day-4/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230812T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20230310T143343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T161817Z
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SUMMARY:Mazon Creek Fossil Tour Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about the environment\, ecosystems\, and climate of Northern Illinois as it was 300 million years ago by collecting fossil specimens at the Mazon Fossil Beds (on private property). \nThe adventure includes picking fossils at the original site of the discoveries along the Mazon Creek as it was in the mid-1800s such as ferns and horsetails. Everyone will have specimens to take home to remember the day.  Sign up soon\, as these events sell out. \nNew and returning families with children will enjoy this day which includes an overview talk about the fossils\, a hay ride to the river\, fossil picking with a guide\, a cookout lunch\, show-and-tell fossil time\, and an optional swim in the pool.  A certificate of participation will be included. \nThe cost is $75 for students and $100 for adults. Sign up soon\, as these events sell out quickly. \nFill out our sign up form here. \nAll proceeds will go to the Canal Corridor Association to help preserve I&M Canal history\, protect its environment\, and create tourism.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/mazon-creek-fossil-tour-family-day-2/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
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SUMMARY:“Forgottonia\, An Intimate Portrait of Rural Illinois” Presentation
DESCRIPTION:The Canal Corridor Association will host an Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled “Forgottonia\, An Intimate Portrait of Rural Illinois” by Chris Vallillo. \nDon’t miss Chris Vallillo as he performs his new one man show\, “Forgottonia\,” featuring music he wrote over the last 35 years about Western Illinois based on his experiences as a folklorist and songwriter in rural Illinois. The show combines music\, storytelling\, and historically accurate narratives in a solo performance. Vallillo has spent the past 35 years documenting and preserving the heritage of Western Illinois: the land lovingly called Forgottonia. \nChris Vallillo is an award-winning rural singer/songwriter\, folk musician and folklorist with a natural affinity for American roots music. A master of bottleneck slide guitar\, he weaves original\, contemporary\, and traditional songs into a compelling and entertaining portrait of the history and lifestyle of the Midwest. In the mid 1980s he was involved in documenting the last of the “pre-radio” generation of rural musicians in Illinois. \n  \nRegister Now \n  \nThis event is being produced by Canal Corridor Association in partnership with Illinois Humanities. The Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau invites Illinois authors\, artists\, and educators to share their expertise and enthusiasm with people throughout the state\, enabling local nonprofit organizations to present free-admission cultural programs to their communities. \nYou can find more information on Chris Vallillo and his presentation at https://www.ilhumanities.org/chris-vallillo/
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/forgottonia-an-intimate-portrait-of-rural-illinois-presentation/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230507T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20230324T210613Z
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SUMMARY:Grundy County Historical Society's 100th Anniversary Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join the 100 Year Celebration at the Museum of the Grundy County Historical Society! Helpful experts will be present at various exhibits in the museum\, including the I&M Canal\, fossils\, tool shed\, and more. You can even watch a demonstration on an old fashioned loom! Refreshments will be served.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/grundy-county-historical-societys-100th-anniversary-open-house/
LOCATION:Museum of the Grundy County Historical Society\, 510 West Illinois Avenue\, Morris\, IL\, 60450\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T173026Z
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SUMMARY:The Chicago Portage - A Lasting Gift - Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:  \n“The Chicago Portage – A Lasting Gift”\nPresented by Richard Lanyon \nThe Chicago Portage is not just history; it is still a main vein of Midwest commerce. Local author and historian Dick Lanyon takes us on a journey through the development of a waterway route that includes the Chicago Portage\, and connects the Chicago River’s South Branch with the Des Plaines River in Joliet. Dick traces how the portage route was first exploited to build a modest canal and railroads for commercial purposes\, then developed into a larger canal to divert city wastewater away from Lake Michigan. Finally\, he explores how the precise location of the ancient subcontinental divide is critical in accounting for the Chicago area’s allowance of Lake Michigan’s water as mandated by the U.S. Supreme Court. \nRichard Lanyon is a scientist\, author of “Building the Canal to Save Chicago” and others about the development of Chicago’s waterways\, and the former executive director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. \n  \n\n  \nFriends of the Chicago Portage will present four free public history lectures in its 2023 Lecture Series celebrating the discovery\, location and development of the Chicago Portage. Accomplished local authors\, historians and storytellers will explore the colorful history of how the passage of a pair of Frenchmen though the Portage 350 years ago led to the birth of a city\, and how subsequent improvements created Chicago. All four lectures will begin at 1 p.m. on the last Saturday of January – April\, at the Lyons Public Library located at 4209 Joliet Ave.\, in Lyons.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/the-chicago-portage-a-lasting-gift-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Lyons Public Library\, 4209 Joliet Avenue\, Lyons\, IL\, 60534\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20230228T132847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T132847Z
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SUMMARY:Lemont Junior Ranger Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day with the whole family! Meet a real life National Park Service ranger and learn about America’s first National Heritage Area. You’ll receive a Junior Ranger badge\, a certificate\, and a whole lot of knowledge that you can share with others about the Illinois & Michigan Canal.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/lemont-junior-ranger-day/
LOCATION:The Forge: Lemont Quarries\, 1001 Main St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20230224T124711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T124711Z
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SUMMARY:“Untold African American Stories” Presentation
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Canal Corridor Association will host an Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled “Untold African American Stories” by Mary Frances. \nMs. Frances will give a brief story about each one of the ten large images of African Americans in her presentation and encourage audience engagement about how they feel and think about the images. This event is free and open to the public. \nMary Frances has been a college teacher for 20 years and has given lectures and presentations as well as led discussions for live and online students. She’s done public speaking about her environmental and historical research along with talks to her city council and community organizations about issues that matter to her in her community of Springfield\, Illinois. Being a Road Scholar allows her to share her passion for African American history\, research\, and public speaking with audiences outside her community. \n  \nRegister Now \n  \nThis event is being produced by Canal Corridor Association in partnership with Illinois Humanities. The Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau invites Illinois authors\, artists\, and educators to share their expertise and enthusiasm with people throughout the state\, enabling local nonprofit organizations to present free-admission cultural programs to their communities. \nYou can find more information on Mary Frances and her presentation at https://www.ilhumanities.org/mary-frances/
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/untold-african-american-stories-presentation/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230415T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20230324T204106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T204722Z
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SUMMARY:Louis Jolliet: A Solid Path Through Water
DESCRIPTION:At the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre in Joliet\, Illinois. \nA one-act\, one-person play written and performed by Jim Healy\, in honor of the 350th anniversary of Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet’s voyage down the Mississippi River in 1673. \n$20 admission includes: \n7:00 pm Live presentation (lobby opens at 6:00 pm)\nTwo complimentary drinks & cash bar\nHors D’oeuvres\nLive music\nMeet & greet with Jim after the show \nGet Tickets Here! \n  \nABOUT JIM:\nJim Healy’s involvement in theater goes back to his high school days\, college years (which include his time studying acting and directing in London) and family raising (while landing lead roles in community theatre here at Bicentennial Park). Jim is a popular speaker\, writer and psychologist by training. In 2019\, Jim received an honorary doctorate in the Humanities from Lewis University for his work helping families. Beatrice Pavia\, a writer and editor from Champaign\, Illinois\, calls Jim’s play “a deft combination of lighthearted and powerful observations\, artfully and entertainingly blended. Insightful and inspiring!”
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/louis-jolliet-a-solid-path-through-water/
LOCATION:Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre\, 201 W Jefferson Street\, Joliet\, 60432\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T133000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20230104T154341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T210222Z
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SUMMARY:26th Annual Boat Captain's Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!\nThe Boat Captain’s Luncheon\, started by Canal Corridor Association Chairman\, John Trutter\, in 1992\, is an annual gathering of canal supporters from throughout  the IMCNHA celebrating the work and passion of its volunteers. \nThe 26th Boat Captain’s Luncheon will take place on Friday\, April 14th\, 2023\, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM\, held at the stunning Bolingbrook Golf Club\, located at 2001 Rodeo Drive\, Bolingbrook\, Illinois.  \nThe Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Area (IMCNHA) is a collection of places and a community of people and organizations who cherish the stories\, history\, buildings\, and landscape of those places. This year\, we are celebrating some of the Placekeepers\, Storytellers\, and Builders among us.  \nThe following honorees will be celebrated at the luncheon this year: \nVillage of Lemont \nLaSalle County Historical Society \nFriends of the Chicago Portage & Forest Preserve of Cook County \nOld Joliet Prison Preservation Coalition \nFriends of Chicago River \nSeneca History Museum \nMazon Creek Fossil Crew \n  \n\n  \nTicket pricing as follows: \nSponsor Table For 10 People: $1\,500 \nPatron Ticket: $150 Per Person \nIndividual Ticket: $125 Per Person \nREGISTER NOW! \n  \nRaffle Tickets: $20 Per Ticket\, or 7 Tickets for $100 \nBUY RAFFLE TICKETS HERE!
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/26th-annual-boat-captains-luncheon/
LOCATION:Bolingbrook Golf Club\, 2001 Rodeo Drive\, Bolingbrook\, IL\, 60490\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20230224T112413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T112413Z
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SUMMARY:International Expo of Contemporary & Modern Art
DESCRIPTION:For its 10th edition\, the Expo Chicago art fair has lined up more than 170 exhibitors from 36 countries to present work at the Navy Pier. The fair is slated to run April 14–16\, with a VIP preview day on April 13. Among leading galleries that will participate are Gallery 1957\, Corbett vs. Dempsey\, Cristea Roberts Gallery\, Luis De Jesus\, Edel Assanti\, Kavi Gupta\, half gallery\, Rhona Hoffman Gallery\, Jenkins Johnson Gallery\, Kasmin\, moniquemeloche\, Galeria Nara Roesler\, and Michael Werner Gallery. \nGet Tickets Here
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/international-expo-of-contemporary-modern-art/
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, 600 E. Grand Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20230224T105856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T105856Z
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SUMMARY:Mass at St. James at Sag Bridge
DESCRIPTION:A Roman Catholic Mass will be celebrated by Pere Jacques  Marquette\, S.J.\, (portrayed by Fr. Thomas Koys) at St. James at Sag Bridge\, Northern Illinois’ oldest working Roman Catholic Church. It is situated on a high bluff at the western tip of the glacier-carved Mount Forest Island\, overlooking the Cal Sag Channel and the community of Sag Bridge. A reception will follow in the parish hall. \n  \nSign Up Now!
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/mass-at-st-james-at-sag-bridge/
LOCATION:St. James at Sag Bridge\, 10600 Archer Avenue\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230411
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CREATED:20230224T103126Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Abraham Lincoln!
DESCRIPTION:Travel back to 1848 as Illinois Congressman Abraham Lincoln salutes the opening of the I&M Canal. This free\, 45-minute outdoor program will take place at three locations throughout the day\, and is the first event in our year-long 175th Anniversary celebration. \n·      11:00 AM in Joliet\, Illinois\, on the steps of the Will County Courthouse \n·      1:30 PM in Morris\, Illinois\, on the steps of the Grundy County Courthouse \n·      4:00 PM in Ottawa\, Illinois\, in Washington Square Park\, with short reception to follow at Reddick Mansion \n  \nSign Up Now!
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/meet-abraham-lincoln/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20230109T164558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T164558Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Tea 2023
DESCRIPTION:  \nGet ready to shake off those winter blues! Join us in Lock 16’s Vintage Room for our bright and festive Spring Tea. Come enjoy a classic tea menu of Spring inspired homemade scones\, Devonshire cream & jam\, tea sandwiches\, sweets and a selection of teas. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/spring-tea-2023/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20230112T172618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T172618Z
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SUMMARY:Mapping the Chicago Portage - Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Mapping the Chicago Portage: Seventeenth-Century Explorations by Jolliet\, Marquette\, La Salle\, and Joutel”\nPresented by Richard Gross \nWhen a local amateur historian\, John Swenson\, and a podcast by a group of Chicago historians\, writers\, and artists asserted a route south of Chicago\, different from the site recognized by the National Park Service\, is the actual Chicago Portage\, Richard Gross was moved to write a well-researched scholarly paper on past and recent efforts to establish the true location of the Chicago Portage and refute the work of Swenson. Join Rich for a look at this lively debate about the location of Chicago’s birthplace on the 350th anniversary of its European discovery by Jolliet and Marquette. \nRichard Gross has been actively involved in researching the history of the explorer Cavalier de La Salle since he was a member of La Salle Expedition II when he and 22 other participants\, authentically retraced La Salle’s expedition of exploration from Montreal Canada to the mouth of the Mississippi River in celebration of the US Bicentennial. Using period documents\, he has spent many years unraveling the myths and confusion surrounding all aspects of La Salle’s activities in the Midwest. Richard taught high school Biology and Chemistry for 20 years. \n  \n\n  \nFriends of the Chicago Portage will present four free public history lectures in its 2023 Lecture Series celebrating the discovery\, location and development of the Chicago Portage. Accomplished local authors\, historians and storytellers will explore the colorful history of how the passage of a pair of Frenchmen though the Portage 350 years ago led to the birth of a city\, and how subsequent improvements created Chicago. All four lectures will begin at 1 p.m. on the last Saturday of January – April\, at the Lyons Public Library located at 4209 Joliet Ave.\, in Lyons.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/mapping-the-chicago-portage-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Lyons Public Library\, 4209 Joliet Avenue\, Lyons\, IL\, 60534\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20230112T172202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T172202Z
UID:6904-1677330000-1677337200@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:The History of the Chicago Portage - Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:  \n“The History of the Chicago Portage”\nPresented by Benjamin Sells \nBenjamin Sells\, author of the recently published “A History of the Chicago Portage”\, will present the story of how a seven-mile stretch of marshland gave rise to the city of Chicago. From the indigenous people who first used the portage\, through the arrival of the Europeans\, to the heyday of the Fur Trade and the nefarious account of Chicago’s first murder\, join Benjamin to learn about one of the most important\, and neglected places in United States history. \n“Benjamin Sells offers a lively and wide-ranging account of the history of the Chicago Portage from the time of the glaciers to the present. He makes clear that no place is as significant to our understanding the history of this region and that more attention should be given to the Chicago Portage National Historic Site.” — Ann Durkin Keating\, author of The World of Juliette Kinzie: Chicago Before the Fire. \nBenjamin Sells is a lawyer\, psychotherapist\, the author of nine books\, and a former mayor of Riverside\, Illinois. His latest book is “Beauty Matters: Civic Lessons from an Olmsted Village.” \n  \n\n  \nFriends of the Chicago Portage will present four free public history lectures in its 2023 Lecture Series celebrating the discovery\, location and development of the Chicago Portage. Accomplished local authors\, historians and storytellers will explore the colorful history of how the passage of a pair of Frenchmen though the Portage 350 years ago led to the birth of a city\, and how subsequent improvements created Chicago. All four lectures will begin at 1 p.m. on the last Saturday of January – April\, at the Lyons Public Library located at 4209 Joliet Ave.\, in Lyons.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/the-history-of-the-chicago-portage-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Lyons Public Library\, 4209 Joliet Avenue\, Lyons\, IL\, 60534\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20230109T164030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T164030Z
UID:5018-1675949400-1675956600@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Valentine's Tea 2023
DESCRIPTION:Nothing says love like a good cup of tea! Share an afternoon with old friends and new in Lock 16’s Vintage Room for our Valentine’s Tea. Come enjoy a classic tea menu of homemade sweets and treats with a selection of tasty teas. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/valentines-tea-2023/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20230112T171528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T171528Z
UID:5031-1674910800-1674918000@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Jolliet & Marquette's Discovery of Chicago - Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Jolliet & Marquette’s Discovery of Chicago”\nPresented by John Langer and Gary Mechanic \nRediscover the lives and legacy of the 17th Century French explorer Louis Jolliet and Jesuit missionary Father Jacques Marquette. Friends of the Chicago Portage tour guides John Langer and Gary Mechanic explore the lives and journeys of Jolliet & Marquette as we celebrate the 350th anniversary of their epic discovery of the Mississippi River and the Chicago Portage. John and Gary are veteran Friends of the Chicago Portage tour guides. John grew up in the area of the Portage\, lives in Villa Park and is a local realtor. Gary is a 3rd generation Chicagoan\, the founder of Friends of the Chicago Portage and producer of this lecture series. \n  \n\n  \nFriends of the Chicago Portage will present four free public history lectures in its 2023 Lecture Series celebrating the discovery\, location and development of the Chicago Portage. Accomplished local authors\, historians and storytellers will explore the colorful history of how the passage of a pair of Frenchmen though the Portage 350 years ago led to the birth of a city\, and how subsequent improvements created Chicago. All four lectures will begin at 1 p.m. on the last Saturday of January – April\, at the Lyons Public Library located at 4209 Joliet Ave.\, in Lyons.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/jolliet-marquettes-discovery-of-chicago-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Lyons Public Library\, 4209 Joliet Avenue\, Lyons\, IL\, 60534\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20220928T145401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T145401Z
UID:4979-1670592600-1670599800@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Tea 2022
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season at Lock 16’s Christmas Tea. Enjoy a time of friendship & good cheer\, featuring sweets and savories\, as well as homemade scones and a variety of teas. Two dates available. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/christmas-tea-2022-2/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20220928T145113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T145113Z
UID:4976-1670506200-1670513400@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Tea 2022
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season at Lock 16’s Christmas Tea. Enjoy a time of friendship & good cheer\, featuring sweets and savories\, as well as homemade scones and a variety of teas. Two dates available. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/christmas-tea-2022/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20220928T144700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T144700Z
UID:4972-1668087000-1668094200@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Harvest Tea 2022
DESCRIPTION:Share an afternoon with old friends and new in Lock 16’s Vintage Room for our Harvest Tea. Come enjoy a classic tea menu of Autumn inspired homemade scones\, Devonshire cream & jam\, tea sandwiches\, sweets\, and a selection of teas. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/harvest-tea-2022/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20190129T182305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T182305Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:Why not treat yourself to a relaxing Christmas themed Afternoon Tea experience? \n \nLocated in the Lock 16’s Vintage Room you will spend time relaxing with friends\, or meet new friends. The afternoon tea menu features a variety of tasty teas\, delectable savory tea sandwiches\, scones served with Devonshire Cream & Jam\, sweet mini desserts\, all made in-house. \nA short story will put you in the Christmas spirit! \nReservation Required\n$24.95 per-person\nCall (815)223-1851 for more information
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/christmas-afternoon-tea-2/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, 61301
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20190909T123503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T123503Z
UID:3545-1575705600-1575716400@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast with Santa is back at the Lock 16 Café & Gift Shop in Downtown LaSalle!  \n\n\n\n\nBefore Santa gets too busy in his workshop\, tell him what you would like for Christmas\, enjoy a delicious breakfast and receive a special treat!\nBring the children to Lock 16 for a fun filled Holiday event\, they will enjoy breakfast & picking out gifts while meeting Mr & Mrs Claus! All children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa. Bring your camera to capture the memories.\n\n\nRESERVATION REQUIRED\n\nTickets:\nAdult/Senior $10\nKids: $8\nTimes for breakfast with Santa are 8:00am-9:00am OR 10:00am-11:00am. \n\nBreakfast will include Pancakes\, Sausage\, Scrambled Eggs\, Fruit and Beverages.\n 
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/breakfast-with-santa-2/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, 61301
CATEGORIES:Lock 16
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20190905T124122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T124122Z
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SUMMARY:Lockport Dinner Lecture: Pullman: 125 Years After the Strike
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday November 14th 2019\, 6pm – 8:30pm\,\nfor an entertaining evening at the beautiful\, historic Public Landing Restaurant in Lockport\, IL\, with National Park Ranger Sue Bennett and her presentation Pullman: 125 Years After the Strike.\n\nThe local Pullman strike in the summer of 1894 was embraced by the newly formed American Railway Union\, and became a national boycott that crippled commerce and transportation. What lingering lessons still impact the main players (business\, workers\, regulators and media) today?  Join us for conversation about what happened to the town of Pullman\, it’s workers and the company. Hear an update on the most recent progress in the development of Pullman National Monument.\n\nHosted by the Canal Corridor Association and Pullman National Monument\, this dinner lecture series provides an opportunity to introduce participants to local and regional history topics during a relaxed and enjoyable evening.\n\nBuffet Dinner: Roasted Free Range Turkey\, Herb Roasted Pork Loin\, 3 Cheese Tortellini\, decaf coffee station\, mixed greens salad\, pretzel rolls\, chefs fresh vegetable & garlic Mashed Potatoes. Dessert will be ice cream\n\n\nTimes: Cocktails: 6:00pm\nDinner: 6:30pm\nLecture: 7:20pm\nLocation: Public Landing Restaurant\n200 W 8th St\, Lockport\, IL 60441\n\nMember: $30\nNon-Member: $35\nLecture Only: $8
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/lockport-dinner-lecture-pullman-125-years-after-the-strike/
LOCATION:Gaylord Building\, Lockport\, 200 W. 8th Street\, Lockport\, IL\, 60441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20190129T170108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T170108Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner Lecture: Casting a Historic Vote: Suffrage in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an unforgettable evening at the beautiful\, historic Public Landing Restaurant with presenter Jeanne Schultz Angel and her presentation “Casting a Historic Vote: Suffrage in Illinois”.\n\n\n\n\nPrior to 1920\, women were denied the vote in the majority of elections in the United States. The struggle for enfranchisement began with the birth of our nation and was strategized differently in our local\, state\, and federal elections. Despite what people today believe to be a straightforward goal\, the path to women’s suffrage was infused with sexism and racism and triggered a fear of feminism whose roots are still seen today. While wealthy women advocates played a vital role in the suffrage movement\, they were not the only ones seeking enfranchisement. From attorney Ellen Martin\, the first woman to vote in Illinois\, to Ida B. Wells\, a woman who did not let racism stop her voice\, women’s suffrage has been a battle hard fought by a diverse group of activists in Illinois.\n\n\n \n\n\nCocktails begin at 6:00pm\, followed by a delicious buffet style dinner at 6:30pm. The dinner lecture begins at 7:30pm. \n\n\nHosted by the Canal Corridor Association and The Gaylord Building\, this dinner lecture series provides an opportunity to introduce participants to local and regional history topics during a relaxed and enjoyable evening. Reservations required for all events.\n\n\n \n\n\nFor more information call (815)220-1848×1838
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/dinner-lecture-casting-a-historic-vote-suffrage-in-illinois/
LOCATION:Public Landing Restaurant\, 200 W 8th St\, Lockport\, IL 60441\, Lockport\, 60441\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20190205T174113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T174113Z
UID:2985-1550250000-1550264400@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:The 1836 Event
DESCRIPTION:Established in 1836\, Lockport played a significant part in the success and establishment of Chicago.  Join us in celebrating our great City of Lockport!  We are pleased to announce Main Street Lockport’s 28th annual 1836 Event\, to be held on February 15\, 2019.  The 1836 Event is Main Street Lockport’s biggest fundraising event\, named after the year of our City’s establishment\, and to benefit the Lockport community.  \n\n \n\nThis year’s event will include special guests\, silent auction\, raffles\, live music\, the Main Street Wall of Wine\, and VIP access to Gallery 7.  \nProceeds will fund a project to “upscale the historic Scale House”.  The building\, outside of the historic Norton Building\, was a warehouse in the 1800s when Lockport was an important stop along the waterway.  Originally used as a scale house until the 1940s\, and later used as office space for a steel fabrication company.   The scale house was vacated in the 1980s\, after which the City raised funds for a partial rehab of the building.  This year\, in cooperation with the City of Lockport\, Main Street Lockport is planning to improve the facilities\, add security lighting\, and revive it as a viable space for our City’s community and visitors.  Your involvement will help ensure this mission as well as enhance the historic building and increase enjoyment of our downtown.  \n  \nClick here to RSVP
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/the-1836-event/
LOCATION:Public Landing Restaurant\, 200 W 8th St\, Lockport\, IL 60441\, Lockport\, 60441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T051542
CREATED:20181101T163449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T163449Z
UID:6892-1549980000-1549987200@imcbeta.connorjdesign.com
SUMMARY:Queen of Hearts Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join us for at the Lock 16 Cafe & I&M Canal Visitor Center for a Queen of Hearts Tea this Valentine’s Day! \n \nWhy not treat yourself to a relaxing Valentine’s themed Afternoon Tea experience? Located in the Lock 16’s Vintage Room you will spend time relaxing with friends\, or meet new friends. The afternoon tea menu features a variety of tasty teas\, delectable savory tea sandwiches\, scones served with Devonshire Cream & Jam\, sweet mini desserts\, all made in-house. \nReservation Required\n$24.95 per-person\nCall (815)223-1851 or CLICK HERE to book
URL:https://imcbeta.connorjdesign.com/event/queen-of-hearts-afternoon-tea/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Center\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, 61301
CATEGORIES:Canal Corridor Association,Lock 16
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