Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. As the "most average state", Illinois has long had a reputation as a bellwether both in social and cultural terms and politics.
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Upcoming Events in
- Rockin’ for the Reptiles - Sycamore
- Illinois Classic Antique Bicycle Show - Pana
- Pana Midstatae Classic Car Show - Pana
- Blossoms At Butterworth - Moline
- The Zombies @ Mayne Stage Chicago IL - Chicago
- Black Oak Arkansas @ Watseka Theatre Watseka IL - Watseka
- Annual Car & Bike Show - Ashley
- American English - Beatles Tribute @ Watseka Theatre Watseka IL - Watseka
- Fran Cosmo, former lead singer of Boston @ Rotary Rock N Rib Fest Lake In The Hills IL - Lake in the Hills
- Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show - Niles
- Hillside Garage Sale - Hillside
- Girl Scout Pre-K Summer Camp - Naperville
- Little River Band @ Watseka Theatre Watseka IL - Watseka
- Auto Historica XII - Highland Park
- Mud Mountain 5k Classic - Edwardsville
- Annual Theresa Gibbs Memorial Ride - Moline
- Illinois Old-Time Fiddlers Jam Session - Shelbyville
- St. Zachary Augstfest - Des Plaines
- The Association @ Viper Alley Lincolnshire, Illinois - Lincolnshire
- Molly Hachet @ Watseka Theatre Watseka IL - Watseka
- Stoneman Sprint Triathlon - Springfield
- Car, Truck, and Bike Show - Richview
- Iron Abe Olympic Tri - Springfield
- Leroy Troy & The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band @ Watseka Theatre Watseka IL - Watseka
- Prophetstown Pow Wow - Prophetstown
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Popular Attractions in
Sculpture on the AvenueEffingham, IL | Category: Arts
Twenty-six pieces of outdoor sculpture by Midwest artists are exhibited on the Avenues of downtown Effingham. The exhibit changes each July 1. There are several permanent pieces, but about 20 Sculpture on the Avenue
Lakes in
Carlyle LakeRegion : Southern, IL
Carlyle Lake, located on the Kaskaskia River, is the largest man-made lake in Illinois, with over 26,000 acres of water, 11,000 acres of public land, and a shoreline of approximately 82 miles. Its maximum depth is 35 feet, with an average depth of 11 Carlyle LakeArea Recreation
- Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route
- Rend Lake
- Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
- Bay Creek Wilderness
- Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge
- Ohio River Scenic Byway - Illinois
- Garden of the Gods Wilderness
- Mark Twain NWR
- Smithland Lock and Dam and Ohio River
- Clear Springs Wilderness
- Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge
- Lusk Creek Wilderness
- Bald Knob Wilderness
- Lock & Dam 52 + Ohio River
- Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge
