Back September 13, 2023

Andrew & His Sisters: A WWII Musical Tribute

#HIKING in #LeeCountyIL!👉 https://link.vnwil.com/Werd  This is just one of our 4 counties of hiking possibilities. Do you have any favorites?

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It's never too late to go #hiking in #LeeCountyIL! https://link.vnwil.com/Werd

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It's close--the season opening of the John Deere Historic Site in #GrandDetourIL! The perfect family-friendly outing from April 1 through Oct. 31. Live #blacksmith demos, archeological site, gift shop, beautiful grounds, and more. The best part...it's #FREE! 👉 https://link.vnwil.com/Wd5n

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It's the first day of #SPRING! Before long, the gray and brown tones will disappear, and the vibrant colors of spring will be everywhere, from forest floors, prairies, and backyard gardens!

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ROAD TRIP! Take your pick of a raucous 𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗢 night, a hilarious 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗬 event, a 2-day 𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗤𝗨𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪, & 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 to welcome in #Spring! Go to our EVENTS calendar 👉👉 https://swiy.co/OTAe to see what's happening.

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Travel silently through the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge and experience the beauty only the refuge can bring. From May to September, the Golf Cart Wildlife and Birding Tours take visitors on their own up-close adventure. 

The refuge hosts more than 3.7 million annual visits for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, and other recreation. Your next adventure awaits in Thomson, IL.

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🕰️✨ Step back in time at the 𝟳𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 & 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄
! ✨🕰️

It's a treasure hunter's dream weekend on 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟮-𝟮𝟯, 2025, at the Blackhawk Center in Oregon, IL! With 𝟰𝟬+ 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀, you’ll find stunning antiques, vintage collectibles, furniture, jewelry, textiles, and more! 🏺🪑💎

𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗹? Bring your small treasures on Sunday from 10 AM - 2 PM for expert evaluations by Hack’s Auction ($5 per item). 

📍 Blackhawk Center, Oregon, IL
🎟️ $8 admission covers the whole weekend!
⏳ Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM | Sunday: 10 AM - 3 PM

Tag your favorite vintage-loving friends and mark your calendars! 🛍️✨ 

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A little birdy 🤣 tells us that the American White Pelicans are making their way back to our region in #NWillinois! Have any of you seen them yet? 

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