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Festivals to Attend This Summer in Central Illinois

If you are looking for places to go or something to do this summer, then come visit central Illinois and all of it’s summer festival fun! There is plenty of cheese to be tasting, raggedy Ann & Andy to see, and even a chance to see how a broom is made! On June 1st-3rd, attend […]

Illinois Poetry Club to Share Poetry with Adults & Children at the Arcola Public Library

For this occasion, the Hometown Poetry Club is hosting a poetry reading for children and adults alike for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. The club hopes to inspire those who come up with something funny, inspirational, holiday, and even some “back with” poetry. For those who enjoy writing or reading poetry, they can take the […]

Women’s Espadrilles

Espadrilles are great for summer. They are comfortable to wear and almost weatherproof. Mainly because the espadrilles are made of cord, or a sort of rubber cord. Only the soft soles of this shoe are made of cloth or linen, but not only those materials. A common misconception with the espadrille is that it is […]

Fall Festivals in Illinois

Perhaps the best time of the year is the fall holidays in Illinois and elsewhere across the US. There are countless county fairs, small town festivals, and even some larger festivals with literally something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for some fun for yourself or the whole family, from August through December there are a […]

Experience Childhood at the Museum of Raggedy Ann & Andy in Arcola, Illinois

Most little girls have had a Raggedy Ann or Raggedy Andy doll somewhere during their lives. They were also lucky enough to have both! And a few years later, there was also a special Saturday cartoon called The Advent of Raggedy Ann and Andy. But according to history, the author of this great value, Johnny […]