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Forsyth’s outstanding location and labor force have attracted awide variety of retail businesses, including many of the country’smost recognized names, as well as a number of specialty shops.Hickory Point Mall is anchored by several large departmentstores: VonMaur, Kohl’s, JC Penney, Sears and Bergner’s.

Aside from the mall, the Village is home to a wide variety ofother retail establishments, including Lowe’s, Staples, Best Buy,Menards, Good’s Furniture, Coziahr Harley-Davidson andPetsmart, among many others.

And if you’re planning to step out for a meal, you won’t go hungryin Forsyth. In the time it takes you to say, “I don’t want to cooktonight,” you can be at any one of our many convenience foodoutlets, casual restaurants, or ńe dining establishments.The mallincludes a food court, and you will ńd your choice of severalrestaurants immediately outside the mall, including Cheddar’s,Applebee’s, Red Lobster, and Texas Roadhouse. Other restaurantsin the Village includeMi Jalapeno (Mexican), O’Charley’s, Steakand Shake, Pizza Hut, and Buffalo Wild Wings.

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Amish CountryBeachy’s Bulk Foods in Arthur is a “can’t-miss” destination

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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, asits website puts it, combines “rigorous scholarship withground-breaking showmanship.”It is the most visited presidential library and museum in the

United States, despite opening just in 2005.Physically, the complex has two parts – the library at 112

N. Sixth St., and the museum at 212 N. Sixth St., whichwelcomed its three-millionth visitor Aug. 1, 2012. The twoparts are joined by an enclosed walkway.Museum Deputy Director David Blanchette recommends

visitors give themselves at least three to three and a halfhours to fully explore.

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Blanchette said for themost part, the museum issuitable for all ages and “Mrs.Lincolnís Attic” (describedbelow) is specifically foryoung children.Most of the exhibits

immerse visitors in sights,sounds and perspective withperiod music, cannon blasts,whispers, and intentionaldistortions. Human figuresare typically life-size, withdetailed hair, skin and evenbody hair.

• “The Plaza,” wherelifelike figures of the Lincolnsgreet visitors.• “Journey One: The Pre-

Presidential Years,” whichfollows Lincoln fromchildhood through hiselection in 1860.• “Journey Two: The White

House Years” begins on theWhite House portico wherevisitors walk past life-sizefigures of George McClellan,Ulysses S. Grant, SojournerTruth and FrederickDouglass. (John WilkesBooth lurks behind a fence.)

Visitors enter the WhiteHouse, where they aregreeted by Mary.War scenes are poignant,

especially an area called“The Civil War in 4 Minutes.”A lone piano plays tunes ofthe day as a U.S. map

undulates with colorful battlelines at the rate of one weeka second. At the lower rightcorner, a meter spins throughupdated casualty totals.At war’s end, the meter

totals 702,000 Northerncasualties and 621,000Southern casualties.• In “Union Theater,”

Lincoln’s life story is told fromthe perspective of an artistpainting Lincoln’s portrait.“Lincoln’s Eyes” runs 17minutes and includes strobelights and loud noises to addrealism to battle scenes.• “Ask Mr. Lincoln” offers

visitors a screen wherequestions are posed toLincoln. Historian and Lincolnexpert Tom Schwartzprovides background for theanswer, then an actorsupplies Lincolnís own wordsfrom letters and speeches.• “The Treasures Gallery”

displays family artifacts likephotos, china and crystal. Insummer 2013, one of the fiveremaining copies of the

located in downtown ArthurPrimitives, Glassware,Feed Sacks, CrocksAntique FurnitureFarm Collectibles -

a variety of old and new -

Specializing in old Aladdinand traditional oil lamps -LP and Natural Gas lightsLamp Repair & Service

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Gettysburg Address, written in Lincoln’s own hand, will be ondisplay.• “Ghosts of the Library” is a holographic, 15-minute

presentation on why history matters.• In “Mrs. Lincoln’s Attic,” children can arrange furniture and

Lincoln family figures in the Lincoln Home doll house; try on a


Mrs. Lincoln’s Attic

Scrapbooking Supplies• Rubber Art Stamps • Cardstock • Punches, Die-Cutting Tools, Etc.

Fabric &NotionsWooden Toys ♦ JohnDeere Toys ♦ Gifts

The Greatest Dot to Dot BooksSome Pictures have over a 1000 numbers • Ages 8-108

Hours:Monday-Friday 8-5Saturday 8-3 ♦Closed on Sunday

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Open Spring to Fall, Winter by appointment.Closed Sundays. Buses by appointment.

At Grandma’s House • ¼ Mile south of Arthur2088 CR 1800 E. • Arthur, lllinois 61911 • 217-543-2844

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child-size Lincoln’s suit, Maryísdress or a Civil War uniform;and have their photo taken

with life-size cut-outsof youngAbraham, hissister and hisparents.Adults must

accompany children.Temporary exhibits move in

and out of the Illinois Gallery.On display through 2013 is “ToKill and To Heal,” a display of

the weapons and medicine of theCivil War.

• The Old State Capitol, bordered by Fifth, Adams, Sixthand Washington streets; a reconstruction of Illinois’ fifthstatehouse, the first in Springfield, used from 1839 to 1876. Itíswhere Lincoln served his last term in the Illinois House anddelivered the “House Divided” speech. Seasonal hours; 217-785-7960.• Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices, Sixth and Adams streets;

only remaining rooms where Abraham Lincoln had a lawoffice, practicing from 1843 to about 1852. Includesvisitors’center, federal court display. Seasonal hours; 217-785-7289.• Lincoln Home National Historic Site, bordered by Seventh,

Edwards, Ninth streets and Capitol Avenue; visitors center,426 S. Seventh St., has free tour tickets; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily;

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1045 E. Columbia Street (Route 133)Arthur, IL 61911 / 217.543.3106

Hours:Monday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.Tuesday - Thursday

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“POURING A “LATTE” CHEER,ONE CUP AT A TIME.”

Illinois Dutch-Style CookingDiscover why The Dutch Kitchen is one of Amish Country’s most populardining spots. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in our nostalgic MainStreet setting. Most of our menu favorites originate from authentic IllinoisDutch recipes.

Enjoy our famous fried chicken, Dutch sausage, freshsalad bar, warm breads with Yoder’s Apple Butter and shoo-°y pie.Come in during your visit to Illinois Amish Country.

• Open Tues thru Sun7:30 - 7:00 (Closed Mon)

• Breakfast, Lunch& Dinner

• Children’s Menu• Daily Specials• Banquet Room• Fresh Salad Bar

Corner of Locust & Main, Downtown Arcola217-268-3518

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217-492-4241; closed Jan.1, Thanksgiving, Christmas.Includes Lincoln Home,restored sidewalks andstreets, Dean and Arnoldhouses include exhibits.• Lincoln Tomb & War

Memorial, Oak RidgeCemetery, 1500 MonumentAve.; 217-782-2717. Hours:9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sun.,

May-Labor Day; 9 .m.-5 p.m.Tue.-Sat., Labor Day-Oct.31; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sat.,Nov.-Feb.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Tue.-Sat., March-April.Second most-visitedcemetery in U.S. containsremains of Lincoln, Maryand three of their four sons.

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Yoder’s Homestead Shop117 E. Main St.,Arcola, IL 61910217-268-3841

Calico Workshop228 South Vine St.,Arthur, IL 61911217-543-2312

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122 S. Vine St., Arthur, ILPhone: 217-543-2221

Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Sat.

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• Bibles in major translations and bindings• Books and informational videos on Amish

• Gospel CD’s and DVD’s

book & music storeGospel

Small farms, one-room schoolhousesand quaint shops dot the landscape ofthe Illinois Amish countrysidesurrounding the cities of Arthur andArcola.While Amish families in the region

have traditionally been engaged infarming, over the past few decades,many have opened cottage businesses.Some have grown to the extent thatthey employ other Amish, according tothe Illinois Amish Museum’s website.One such cottage business in the

area is Beachy’s Bulk Foods, located offIllinois Route 133 between Arcola andArthur. Locals and tourists alike visit

Beachy’s to “find things they can’t findanywhere else,” said Raymond Beachy,an employee and son of the store’soriginal owners.The shelves are stocked with bulk

items, most of which are portioned intosmaller plastic containers and twist-tiedbags. However, those looking for a 50-

pound bag of flour or sugar will find it aswell.The bulk items are ordered from

Amish and non-Amish wholesalers andthen repackaged into smaller portionsby the 20 or so store employees,Beachy said.“There are quite a few items we sell

in the 50-pound or in bulk,” Beachy said.“It’s up to the customer, but the bestprice is if they want to buy it in a largequantity.”Bulk items range from baking

supplies, rice, pasta, spices and soupmixes to candies, snacks, cereals,coffees and teas.

Beachy’s is an Amish Country

“can’t miss” destinationBy Sarah Miller, JG-TC

For instance, one side ofan aisle is packed withcolorful candy chocolate-covered raisins and pretzels,gummy candies in aboutevery shape imaginable, hardcandy in nearly every flavor,bags of jelly beans, andpretty much anything to staveoff a sweets or chocolatecraving.Meanwhile, across the

aisle, snack options includegarlic bagel chips, honeyroasted and wasabisoybeans, all types of nutsand seeds, and a variety ofother choices.More than half of another

aisle is packed with spices,one of the store’s mostpopular type of product,Beachy said. Basil, oregano,nutmeg, mint, garlic powderand other common spicesare stacked in multiple sizesof plastic containersalongside numerous hard-to-find spices and seasonings.The unique variety of

items brought Neogaresident and returningcustomer Vickie Mendenhallto Beachy’s on a Thursdaymorning in February.“I love the spices and stuff.

Itís so much cheaper thanyou get in a regular grocerystore,” she said.Mendenhall was also

looking for particular itemsneeded for her paleo diet.She was delighted to findalmond flour and coconutflour on the shelves sinceshe had not been able toprocure them locally.“They just have things

here that you can”t find otherplaces,” she said.Beachy said the staff

accommodates requests forspecial orders and evenoffers mail order service.“A lot of the items we’d

never heard of until acustomer mentions them,” hesaid. “We’ll find things peoplewant. It may take longer. Weship all over the U.S.”Beachy’s has carried

gluten-free products for quite

some time, but recently theyhave become “prettypopular,” Beachy added.The bulk items are just a

portion of the store’smerchandise. Beachy’s alsohas a freezer section withlocally processed meats,frozen fruits and ice cream; agrocery line; and householditems such as cookinggadgets and canningsupplies. The refrigeratedsection houses Amishcheeses, locally grown eggs,milk and other necessities. Several homemade items

are made on site includingbreads, noodles, cookies,cinnamon rolls and whoopiepies. Many of the items are

locally made as well.Beachy’s stocks honey fromlocal producers, and the jamsand jellies are made just afew miles away.In the summertime, they

order produce in, but localsalso bring in homegrowngarden staples, Beachy said.Employees also attend theweekly Arthur ProduceAuction on occasion topurchase fresh products forthe store.Wooden puzzles,

children’s books and games,toys and some baby itemsare also popular items atBeachy’s.“Overall, I”d say we even

sell more toys and things likethat,” Beachy said.He said the store receives

more “area folks than weused to have,” such asMendenhall, who lives about35 miles away. Others hailfrom Decatur, Champaignand Peoria, and tour busesare often seen in the parkinglot during the summermonths.Marion Meyer and Lee

Austin, both of Springfield,were wandering up and downthe aisles during a late-wintervisit taking in all the store hasto offer.They originally stumbled

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trip and now return everythree or four months, Leesaid.In addition to purchasing

meat, bread and candy,Meyers, a native of Germany,enjoys the culture of AmishCountry. While the Amishspeak English, many alsospeak Pennsylvania Dutch, aform of German, whichMeyer said she is able tounderstand.“I like their food. I love

their culture. I just love it,”she said.The store has attracted a

mix of locals and touristssince opening in 1977.Beachy said his mother

and father, Levi and KatieBeachy, offered producefrom their garden and fresheggs to passerbys from theback porch of theirfarmhouse beginning in1977.“That’s how they actually

got started selling theproduce and stuff,” he said.Over the years, the family

continued to sellitems, includingsome in bulk, fromtheir porch and latera larger building onthe farm. In thesummer of 1985,Beachy’s BulkFoods opened in itscurrent location. Thebuilding has nowbeen expanded fivetimes toaccommodateadditional shelfspace andwarehouse space,Beachy said.One can see the

success of the storethrough theseexpansions, the jam-packed parking lotand on the the facesof returningcustomers.“They’re very

accommodating,”Mendenhall said.“They know whatthey are doing.”


Visit Arthur Welcome Center on Facebook for Amish Countryhappenings.

The JG-TC asked its Facebook fans what they thought were the“can’t miss” destinations in Illinois Amish Country. Following are some of the responses we received.

Editor’s Note: Comments were edited for grammar and spelling.

We love the Central Illinois Braggin` Rights BBQ competition in Arthur!– Christal Finch

The Amish country of Arcola and Arthur and surrounding communities isa beautiful place to visit. Not only is the countryside picturesque, but thekindness of the people there make it so welcoming.I love to roam the roads there; stopping to enjoy the craftsmanship of theAmish woodworkers, the quilters, restaurants and farmer’s market whilewatching the farming progress through the season. What fortunate people we are to be in such close proximity with ourAmish neighbors. A must visit on everyone’s list this summer!– Marilyn Barkley

Yoder’s for lunch ... or dinner. It’s a great place!– Patsy Beckham Weiss

The Bob Galloway Memorial Amish Country Bike Tour! Held in September. Cycling is the perfect way to experience and see the Amishcountryside, along with a gorgeous time of year. The routes are wellmarked, SAG wagon available, and shorter (10 miles) to longer ridingdistances (60 and 100 miles). – Tana Willaredt


Poly Furniture In Many Sizes Colors & StylesVinyl Gazebos and Swing Sets • Wood GazebosArbors • Porch Swings • Outdoor FurnitureRockers and Gliders • Lighthouses • BridgesGarden Ornaments and Outdoor Decorations

Located on Rt. 133 In Chesterville(217) 543-2894

Beachy’s is open from7 a.m. to 6 p.m.Monday throughFriday, and from 7 a.m.to 5 p.m. Saturday. Likeall Amish-ownedbusinesses, the storeis closed on Sundays.They accept cash andlocal checks, but nocredit cards, whichhasn’t really been aproblem,Beachy said.Beachy’s is located at 259North CountyRoad 200 East,Arthur. It’s aboutseven miles westof Arcola onIllinois Route133 and 1½miles south. Or

from Arthur, it’s twomiles east on IllinoisRoute 133 and 1½ milesouth.The telephone numberis 217-543-3447.

Callers are asked toleave a voicemailmessage for a returnphone call.

Contact Miller [email protected] or 217-238-6847.

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The old saying goes, “The easiestway to a man’s heart is through hisstomach,” but what about a woman’s? Through my work with the Illinois

Route 66 Scenic Byway I’ve fallen inlove with Route 66 because of the won-derful “road food” I get to devour whileexploring the history road. This is signif-icant because I was born after the lastsign for 66 wastaken down, soeverything is newto me. The peo-ple are thefriendliest I’veever met and theliving history isfascinating – butthe food is heav-enly.Traditionally,

Americans areidentified as hav-ing a car culture,but more andmore we aregaining a reputa-tion as foodies.With televisionshows like TheTaste, Iron Chef,and Hell’sKitchen gainingin popularity andtelevision net-works like the

Food Network gaining viewers, whynot?I could write a whole book about all

the places to eat along Route 66 just inIllinois (who knows one day I might) andthere are numerous books written aboutthe iconic restaurants such as LouMitchellís Restaurant, White FenceFarm, Polk-a-Dot Café, and Cozy Dog.

For me, half of the fun of exploring theroad is discovering a hidden gem.For example, near Chicago in Mc-

Cook, Ill., is a small chain of restaurantscalled Steak-n-Egger (8408 JolietRoad). From the outside, it looks likeany other road house; on the inside, itíslike stepping back in time to a shinynew 1950’s diner. While they do serve

Route 66 Offers Great Road FoodBy Stacy Conn, HERALD & REVIEW

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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfi eld, Illinois combines rigorous scholarship and high-tech showmanship to form the nation’s most popular and emulated presidential center. The Library side of the institution contains more than 12 million items pertaining to all aspects of Illinois history, including the world’s larg-est collection of original Lincoln materials. The Museum portion uses life-like fi gures and scenes, special effects, riveting presentation, and ghosts to bring Abraham Lin-coln’s legacy to life like never before.

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Chicken Basket in Willowbrook, Ill. (645 Joliet Road). Itstarted out as a gas station in the 1930s, but thanks to twolocal farm women who donated their chicken recipe, therestaurant was born. Yes, the chicken is great. I especiallylike the wings, but more and more I find myself orderingnothing more than the jalapeño and bacon mac ‘n cheese. It has been described to me as a lava flow of cheese and

I can’t agree more. Hands down the best mac ‘n cheese I’veever had (sorry mom.) I usually get a deep fried slice of pieto go because I can’t resist. Further south, in Atlanta, Ill. about 20 miles south of

Bloomington-Normal, there is a hidden little gem called thePalm’s Grill (110 SW Arch St.). It’s a 1930s diner that hasbeen painstakingly restored. It also has the most amazingapple pie. Lumi Bekteshi, the head waitress, has becomefamous statewide for her delicious pies. I like to wash myslice down with a Route 66 Cream Soda, but other moreconventional beverages are offered as well. Across thestreet is a huge statue of Paul Bunyan holding a hotdog,which makes a great photo opp to commemorate your gas-tronomic adventure.Hallie’s Restaurant (111 South Kickapoo) in Lincoln, Ill.,

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There are various events this spring and summer thatyou can enjoy along the Mother Road. Here are somehighlights

� The Red Carpet Corridor, May 4-5. The celebrationincludes 13 communities along a 90-mile stretch ofRoute 66 from Joliet to Towanda. Other communities in-clude: downtown Joliet; Elwood; Wilmington; Braid-wood; Godley; Braceville; Gardner; Dwight; Odell;Pontiac; Chenoa; and Lexington. Great food and familyfun as you travel the historic road. Visit www.il66red-caroetcorridor.org.� The Edwardsville Route 66 Festival, June 7-8. Afestival of classic cars, lots of food, and fun. Held at theEdwardsville City Park in downtown Edwardsville, thereis a car cruise, local talent show, childrenís activities,and a 10K race. Visit www.edwardsvilleroute66.com .�The Berwyn Car Show, Sept. 7, staged along thestrip in Berwyn, Illinois (Ogden Avenue between OakPark Avenue and Ridgeland Avenue). Beautiful modernand classic cars on display and competing for awards.Visit www.berwynrt66.com.� The International Mother Road Festival, Sept. 27-29. The largest Route 66 festival in Illinois promises tobe spectacular again this year. An estimated 1,000 carsand 80,000 spectators will roll into downtown Spring-field for this family-fun event. Visitwww.route66fest.com.

ABOUT THE ILLINOIS ROUTE 66 SCENIC BYWAY

The U.S. Department of Transportation hasdesignated certain roads as National Scenic By-ways because of their special significance.Route 66 first came into being in 1926 as part ofthe new numbered highway system; it started inChicago. In 2005, the organization became the non-

profit behind the nationally-designated IllinoisRoute 66 Scenic Byway whose mission is to en-hance and promote economic opportunities forcommunities along the route by preservingRoute 66 heritage and increasing heritage andcultural tourism. The agency serves 90 Illinoiscommunities – from Chicago to the Chain ofRocks Bridge near Madison; most have a popu-lation of about 2,500 or less. We help smallbusinesses and attractions draw additional traf-fic by helping them develop their identities withina cohesive Route 66 brand, providing grants,and assisting communities and businessesapply for grants. We also help travelers find thebest places to visit along Route 66 in Illinois.

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Sept. 28th & 29thSanta Night - November 29th

Candlelight Tours - November 29th,

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Tour the restored C.H. Moore Victorian Mansion and Farm Museum and visit our unique Gift Shop!

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erates Hallie’s owned The Mill Restau-rant, an iconic Route 66 destinationback in the day. While walking back toyour car, see if you can spot the phonebooth on the roof of city hall.Finally, there’s Vic’s Pizza (2025 N.

Peoria Road) in Springfield, home to theRoute 66 Shaped Pizza, which is fan-tastic. But I go for the chili – not too

much tomato or spice, and refreshingeven on the warmest of days. Whilethere, stop by a few doors down to visitthe Bill Shea Gas Station Museum(2075 N. Peoria Road). He is one of themost recognizable Route 66 icons andhas amazing stories of Route 66 toshare. His museum is a “pickers” dreamand is filled with gas and oil memora-

bilia.While traveling Route 66, it doesn’t

matter when or how much you’ve eaten,there is always room for road food. Sohop in the car and grab a bite and enjoythe “new” American culture – automo-bile cuisine. – Conn is project administrator for

the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway.


With its sandstone canyons, seasonal waterfalls,historic lodge and the Illinois River forming part ofits border, Starved Rock State Park in north-centralIllinois tends to get a lot of attention – andunderstandably so.The park, across the river from Utica, not far

from interstates 39 and 80, is among the mostvisited parks in the state.It offers 13 miles of marked hiking trails,

camping and boat ramps with access to the IllinoisRiver. The trails lead to several tall overlooks withnames such as Eagle Cliff, Lovers Leap andnamesake Starved Rock.The visitors’ center has displays about the

area’s history and frequently offersprograms and guided hikes.Its sister park immediately to the south,

Matthiessen State Park, has hiking andequestrian/mountain biking trails. Hikerscan explore a deep canyon with a creek fedby Matthiessen Lake, which feeds into theVermilion River.East-central Illinois has a fair share of

state parks and natural areas offering avariety of activities, from boating andfishing to camping and hiking as well ashorseback riding.

MORAINE VIEW STATE RECREATION AREAThis site near LeRoy is the home of 158-acre Dawson Lake, which has abeach/swimming area in addition to fishingand boating. The camping facilities include

backpacking and equestrian camping areas. A self-guidednature trail is part of the hiking trail system.

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Paige Cooper, 6, LeRoy; AmeliaCreech, 6; Addison Creech, 2, and Mattie Cooper, 2, Dawson Lake, Thursday, August19, 2010. Moraine View State Park.(The Pantagraph, David Proeber)

Lenny Glaub, of LeRoy,fixes the bib on one ofhis dogs while out onDawson lake Saturday,Sept. 20, 2008, at MoraineView State Park nearLeRoy. (The Pantagraph/CARLOS T.MIRANDA)

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CLINTON LAKE STATE RECREATION AREAThree miles east of Clinton, the 9,300-acre site is operatedunder a long-term lease with Exelon Nuclear, whichoperates a nearby nuclear power plant. The site has a


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In this photo taken April 10,2012, Melissa Blasen, from Clin-ton, Ill., walks along a two-mileloop through Weldon SpringsState Park in Clinton. A newproposal would allow the stateto charge visitors an annual ordaily fee to park in the stateparks, no more than $25 for theannual admission and around$5 to $8 for a daily pass. Illinoisis among seven states with freestate park admissions. (APPhoto/Shannon McFarland)

beach, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking,camping and equestrian trails. Although the lake attracts themost attention, the miles of hiking trails are another way toview the area. The 9.3-mile North Fork Trail is particularlychallenging, risingand falling steeplythrough ravinesand heavilywooded areas.

WELDONSPRINGS STATEPARKJust southeast ofClinton, the parkoffers boating(electric motorsonly), fishing,hiking andcamping,including a fewbackpackingsites. The oldUnion School,built in 1865 andused as a schoolfor 80 years,


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Herald & Review/Jim BowlingCompetitor Randy Howell of Springville, Alabama, the Bassmaster’s Evan Williams Bourbon All-Star Championship, Eagle CreekState Park on Lake Shelbyville.

continues its educationalfunction as an interpretivecenter with “hands-on”learning. The schoolhouse

trail includes 80 bluebirdhouses and surrounds aprairie undergoingrestoration, which attracts

butterflies and dragonflies.

WALNUT POINT STATEPARKBoating is limited to boatswith electric trolling motorsonly at this park 20 mileseast of Charleston. Fishing,hiking and camping areamong other activities.

EAGLE CREEK STATE RECREATION AREA ANDWOLF CREEK STATE PARKLocated near LakeShelbyville, Wolf Creek iseight miles east of Windsorand Eagle Creek is four mileseast of Findley. In addition toboating and fishing on the11,000-acre lake, the siteshave hiking, picnicking,camping and equestriantrails.

HIDDEN SPRINGS STATEFORESTTen miles southeast ofShelbyville, Hidden Springsoffers picnicking, camping,fishing and hiking. There areaccess trails to Rocky Springand Quicksand Spring.

FOX RIDGE STATE PARKThis park, eight miles south

of Charleston, is known forits rugged, scenic hiking trails– some of which are steep –along the Embarras River.There are 18 picturesquewooded bridge andnumerous rest benches. Youmight need a rest if you climbthe 144 steps to the Eagle’sNest observation deck. Thepark also offers picnicking,camping, fishing and boating.

LINCOLN TRAIL STATEPARKBoating, fishing, campingand hiking are available atLincoln Trail, two miles southof Marshall. Outboard motorsare limited to 10 horsepower.

SAM PARR FISH &WILDLIFE AREAThe lake at Sam Parr islimited to boats with motorsof 10 horsepower or less andis popular with canoepaddlers. There are 13 milesof equestrian trails in additionto hiking trails, picnic sheltersand campsites. Fishing isalso allowed. The site is threemiles northeast of Newton.

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DECATUR | With theupper level of the Children’sMuseum of Illinois the sceneof multiple crime scenes, thegame was afoot.And, as luck would have

it, the Decatur museum wasalso host to a wholeScotland Yard full of youngdetectives more than 30,plus moms and dads whoset about tracking down thebad guys.The occasion for this

frenzy of crime anddetection was a newprogram called FamilyScience Sunday. The secondSunday of each month in2013 will be given over toexploring a scientific topicpitched to appeal toaudiences age 3 to 12 andthe first subject in the series,which kicked off in January,

was called, not surprisingly,“Whodunit?”The aim was to teach kids

the basics of forensicscience in a relaxed, non-gory atmosphere that waskind of like Sesame Streetmeets CSI. The youngdetectives used everythingfrom microscopes and hairand fingerprint analysis tofind which among a motleycrew of suspects, including adog and a suspicious-looking cat, had shamelesslystolen a gift that wasníttheirs.All of the teachers for

Family Science Sunday arefaculty members fromDecatur’s RichlandCommunity College, andSunday’s visiting expert wasTod Treat. He’s actually vicepresident of student and

academic services at thecollege but is a chemist bytraining and developed aforensic science course athis previous college beforecoming to Richland.Family Science Sunday is

funded through asponsorship deal withArcher Daniels Midland Co.and several other corporatebackers, and this allows themuseum to stage the eventswithout extra [email protected] (217) 421-7977

Central IllinoisMuseums

From industry to history, atourist in Central Illinois maychoose from a variety ofmuseums and historic sitesto suit their interest.Not into history? Donít worry.These sites also have manyexhibits that focus on thepresent and future, as well.

AltamontDr. Charles M. Wright HouseCorner of North Main Streetand Jackson Avenue

(618) 483-6397;www.wrightmansion.orgHours: 2 to 4 p.m. SundaysPrices: $5 adults, $1childrenThe house is on the NationalRegister of Historic Places.

ArcolaIllinois Amish MuseumRockome Gardens125 N. County Road 425E(217) 268-4106;www.rockome.com

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Prices: $10 adults, $8seniors, $6 childrenVisitors can also tourRockome Gardens stores,take a train or buggy rideand walk through gardens.

AtwoodHarris Agricultural Museum521 N. Illinois St.(217) 578-3040;www.harriscompanies.com/images/HarrisMuseum.htm

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Monday through FridayFree.Exhibits include agriculturedisplays such as a Model “T”Ford grain truck, early grainelevator office and farmingexhibits.

BloomingtonDavid Davis Mansion1000 Monroe Drive(309) 828-3493;www.daviddavismansion.org

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Wednesday through Sunday.Prices: $4 adults,

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$2 children.David Davis was a judgewhose influence on AbrahamLincoln’s career wasfundamental to the futurepresident’s success.

McLean County Arts Center601 N. East St.(309) 829-0011; www.mcac.orgHours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesday through Friday;noon to 4 p.m. SaturdayFree.Visitors can experienceeducational programs,exhibits and area festivals.

McLean County Museum of History200 N. Main St.(309) 827-0428;www.mchistory.org

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday through Saturday; 10a.m. to 9 p.m. TuesdayPrices: $5 adults, $4 seniors,children free

The museum housesexhibits, programs andphotos, as well as archivedhistorical material.

Prairie Aviation Museum2929 E. Empire St.(309) 663-7632;www.prairieaviationmuseum.org

Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Thursday-Saturday; noon to4 p.m. SundayPrices: $5 adults, $2 ages 6to 11, Free age 5 andyounger.Visitors are encouraged totouch the displays andaircrafts while visiting withmembers of the aviationcommunity.

ChampaignChampaign County HistoricalMuseum102 E. University Ave.(217) 356-1010;www.champaignmuseum.org

Hours: noon to 5 p.m.Saturday and Sunday

Free.Memorabilia from throughoutthe county is studied,interpreted and exhibited for visitors.

Krannert Art Museum500 E. Peabody Dr.(217) 244-0516;www.kam.illinois.edu

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday-Saturday; 9 a.m. to9 p.m. Thursday; 2 to 5 p.m.SundayFree.Exhibits and collections fromall over of the world are ondisplay to encouragelearning.

Orpheum Children’s ScienceMuseum346 N. Neil St.(217) 352-5895;www.orpheumkids.org

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Tuesday-Friday; 1 to 5 p.m.Saturday and SundayPrices: $4 adults, $3 children


An upstairs bedroom of the C.H. Moore Homestead in Clinton, during Christmas at the Homestead "Images of Christmas", on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012.(The Pantagraph/Steve Smedley)

The museum is designed toeducate and inspire childrenthrough science and the arts.

William M. Staerkel Planetarium2400 W. Bradley Ave.(217) 351-2568;www2.parkland.edu/planetarium

Show hours: 7 p.m. and 8p.m. Friday and SaturdayPrices: $5 adults, $4 childrenand seniorsThe 50-foot dome is offersvisitors the opportunity toview the stars, the sun andthe moon, as well as viewsfrom any point on earth.

CharlestonLincoln-Douglas Debate MuseumColes County FairgroundsHours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(217) 348-8043Free.The museum is an exhibitdocumenting the 1858debate between Illinoissenators Abraham Lincolnand Stephen Douglas.

Tarble Arts MuseumOn the campus of EasternIllinois University, 600 LincolnAve.Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m.Sunday.

(217) 581-2787;www.eiu.edu/tarble

The Tarble Arts Museumoffers a changing art exhibit,as well as educationalprograms, demonstrations,concerts and plays.

ClintonC.H. Moore Homestead/DeWittCounty Museum219 W. Woodlawn St.(217) 935-6066;www.chmoorehomestead.org

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday-Saturday; 1 to 5


The Style through the Ages, Lunch-eon & Style Show to benefit the Chil-dren's Discovery Museum was held inthe Illinois State University Bone Stu-dent Center Ballroom on Friday, Feb.22, 2013. (The Pantagraph/STEVE SMEDLEY)

Herald & Review/Jim BowlingFrom left, engineer DavidHarp, student engineerMatthew Clayton and studentengineer Alison McCrady ob-serve a successful test runfrom a Garfield MontessoriSchool teamís Rube Gold-berg machine during theRube Goldberg competitionat the Childrenís Museum ofIllinois Saturday.

p.m. SundayPrices: $3 adults, $1 childrenages 12-18, free for children12 and younger.Clifton Haswell Moore wasthe first lawyer to practice inClinton and a friend toAbraham Lincoln.

DanvilleVermilion County Museum116 N. Gilbert St.(217) 442-2922;www.vermilioncountymuseum.org

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday-SaturdayPrices: $2.50 adults, $1ages 13-17Also available for tours is the19th century Fithian Home,located in the back yard ofthe museum.

Vermilion County War Museum307 N. Vermilion St.(217) 431-0034; www.vcwm.org/Hours: noon to 3 p.m.Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 4p.m. SaturdayPrices: $2 adults; $1 childrenThe historic building housesartifacts from wars frommore than 200 years.

DecaturAfrican-American Cultural and

Genealogical Society of IllinoisMuseum314 N. Main St.(217) 429-7458; www.african-americancultural.org

Hours: 1:30 to 5 p.m.,Monday, Wednesday andFriday; 2 to 4 p.m. SaturdayPrice: $2 adults, $1 studentsThe museum providesvisitors with resources ofAfrican American historythrough workshops,displays, contests andspecial events.

Birks MuseumCampus of MillikinUniversity, 1184 W. Main St.(217) 424-6337Hours: 1 to 4 p.m., Mondaythrough FridayFree.Located in the universityíshistoric Gorin Hall, themuseum houses works ofart and crafts.

Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum3635 U.S. Route 36 East1-888-926-9843;www.chevrolethalloffamemuseum.com

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Tuesday-SundayPrices: $7 per person or $35for season pass

Children’s Museum of Illinois55 S. Country Club Road(217) 423-5437; www.cmofil.orgHours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m.SundayPrices: $5 ages 2 and olderThe museum is an

interactive experience forchildren of all ages. Throughhands-on activities, visitorswill try out experiments withscience, arts andhumanities.

Hieronymus Mueller Museum420 W. Eldorado St.(217) 423-6161;www.muellermuseum.org

Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday-SaturdayHieronymus Mueller was animmigrant from Germanywho founded the Mueller Co.Find out the history of thisfamous inventor/innovatorand his family.

Macon County History Museumand Prairie Village5580 N. Fork Road(217) 422-4919;www.mchsdecatur.orgHours: 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday-SaturdayPrices: $2 adults, $1 children12 and youngerVisitors will experience life inthe prairie during 1800sthrough interactive displaysand exhibits.


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EffinghamCross at the Crossroads1904 Pike Ave.(217) 347-2846;www.CrossUSA.orgHours: November throughMarch, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.daily; April through October,10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.Volunteers are usually at thesite during these hours, butcall ahead to make sure.Travelers can visit theMidwest’s tallest cross,located near Interstates 57and 70.

Mid America Motorworks17082 N. U.S. Highway 451-800-500-1500;www.mamotorworks.com

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m. to 6p.m. SundayThis collection of vehicleshas been rated one of the top50 in the country.

LernaLincoln Log Cabin402 S. Lincoln Highway(217) 345-1845;www.lincolnlogcabin.org

Hours: November throughMarch: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wednesday-Sunday; Apriland May: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesday-Sunday;Memorial Day through LaborDay: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. sevendays a week; Septemberthrough October: 9 a.m. to 5p.m. Wednesday-SundayThe site offers visitors theexperience of 19th centurylife. A short film about the lifeof the Lincolns precedes thetour.

LewistownDickson Mounds Museum10956 N. Dickson MoundsRoad(309) 547-3721;www.experienceemiquon.com/content/di

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Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.dailyFreeAs a unique archaeologicalmuseum, this museum offersvisitors opportunities toexplore the American Indiantravels through the IllinoisRiver Valley.

LincolnHeritage in Flight Museum1351 Airport Road(217) 732-3333;www.heritageinflight.org

During World War II, CampusEllis housed the barracks inthe current museum. Militaryand aviation displays from allmilitary wars and conflictsare shown along with variousaviation artifacts. Call forhours of operation.

MahometMuseum of the Grand Prairie950 N. Lombard(217) 586-2612;www.museumofthegrandprairie.org

Hours: March 1 to May 31: 1to 5 p.m. daily; June 1 to Aug.31: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday-Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m.Sunday; Sept. 1 to Dec. 31: 1to 5 p.m. daily.Free.Interactive stations, exhibitsand educational programsare just a few programsvisitors can experience whilevisiting this museum.

MonticelloMonticello Railway Museum992 Iron Horse PlaceOpened weekends only from11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Noholidays.(217) 762-9011; www.mrym.orgFrom May through October,the museum offers train ridesat two locations, at themuseum site and indowntown Monticello. Visitorscan walk through the railwaycars and other exhibits.Special events are heldthroughout the year. For the

train schedule or the list ofevents, call the museum orvisit the website.

PanaCarnegie-Schuyler Library303 E. Second St.(217) 562-2326;www.panalibrary.com

Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Monday, Thursday andFriday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Tuesday and Wednesday; 9a.m. to 1 p.m. SaturdayThe library was designed byAndrew Carnegie, but is stilla current library with exhibitsand programs.

Pana History Museum2nd and Oak streets(217) 820-1429The museum houses manyartifacts that show the impactof the city’s developmentsuch as the railroads, coalmines and greenhouses.

ParisBicentennial Art Center and Museum132 S. Central Ave.(217) 466-8130;www.parisartcenter.com

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Tuesday through FridayFree.Abraham Lincoln and hisrival, Stephan Douglas, werefriends and visitors to thishistoric home’s originalowner, Milton Alexander.

PetersburgLincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site15588 History Lane(217) 632-4000;www.lincolnsnewsalem.com

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily;closed Monday and Tuesdayduring the off seasonFree.The site portrays the lifestyleof Abraham Lincolnís life asa young adult. The park hasa full restaurant, performancetheater and walking trails.

Riding in a coach built for the Rock Island Lines, Robert White holdshis grandson, Stuart Holmes, 5, as they enjoy the ride along theMonticello Railway Museum. ''This is the fourth time we've riden thissummer, we go at least three or four times a season,'' said White.Pantagraph/STEVE SMEDLEY


PontiacLivingston County War Museum321 N. Main St.(815) 842-0301Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Monday through Saturday;noon to 4 p.m., SundayFree.The museum is staffed bymilitary veterans and historybuffs.

Pontiac-Oakland AutomobileMuseum205 N. Mill St.(815) 842-2345;www.pontiacoaklandmuseum.org/

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Saturday and SundayFree.The largest collection ofPontiac and Oakland

vehicles are housed at themuseum, along with artifacts,maps and original designs.

Route 66 Association Hall ofFame and Museum110 W. Howard St.(815) 844-4566;www.il66assoc.org

The Hall of Fame featuresmemorabilia from the historicMother Road.

RantoulChanute Air Museum1011 Pacesetter DriveHours: Monday throughSaturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.;Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.Prices: $10 adults, $8 seniorsand active or retired military,$5 students, Free to childrenages 4 and younger

(217) 893-1613 ext. 22;www.aeromuseum.org.

The former Chanute AirForce Base is home tomilitary and civilian aviationand aerospace artifacts.Visitors can learn about airtravel through flightsimulators, exhibits, specialair events and more.

SpringfieldAbraham Lincoln PresidentialLibrary and Museum212 N. Sixth St.(217) 558-8934; www.alplm.orgHours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Prices: $12 adults, $9 seniorsand students, $7 activemilitary, $6 children ages 5-15, free to children youngerthan 5The museum chronicles thelife and legacy of the UnitedStates 16th president withexhibits, performances andartifacts. The museum alsohosts temporary exhibitsthroughout the year.

Air Combat Museum835 S. Airport Road(217) 522-2181Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aprilthrough September; 7 a.m. to4 p.m. October throughMarchPrices: $20 for a guided tour

The museum displayscombat aircraft and militaryvehicles.

Dana-Thomas House301 E. Lawrence Ave.(217) 782-6776Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wednesday-SundayPrices: $10 adults, $5children, $15 familiesFrank Lloyd Wright designedthe famous house forsocialite Susan LawrenceDana in 1902. The house hasthe largest collection ofWright art glass and furniturecollection.

Illinois State Fire MuseumIllinois State Fairgrounds, OldFirehouse(217) 524-8754Hours by appointmentFreeThe museum houses severalfire vehicles dating back to1857, as well as exhibits andmemorabilia.

Illinois State Military Museum1301 N. MacArthur Blvd.(217) 782-9365Hours: 1 to 4:30 p.m.,Tuesday-SaturdayFreeThe museum houses thehistory of the Illinois military

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through displays, unusualartifacts and stories.

Illinois State Museum502 S. Spring St.(217) 782-7386 orwww.museum.state.il.us/Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Monday-Saturday; noon to 5p.m., Sunday.FreeAccording to the website:“The Illinois State Museum isa system of museums andgalleries serving the peopleof Illinois. The Museumsfoster an appreciation of theliving world, introduce the artof Illinois, open windows toeducation, and protectirreplaceable statetreasures.”

Illinois State CapitolSecond and Capitol streets(217) 782-2099Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. to3:30 p.m. Saturday andSunday.FreeVisitors are allowed to watchwhen lawmakers are insession. The offices of thegovernor, secretary of stateand other heads of state arehoused in this building.

Korean War National Museum9 Old State Capital Plaza1-888-419-5053 orwww.kwnm.org/

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday-SaturdayFree.According to the website:“The museum is far beyond acollection of war memorabiliaand artifacts rather acollection of historicallysignificant pieces andsupporting stories that bringto life a conflict thatpartnered nations fromaround the world to combatthe expansion ofcommunism.”

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

413 S. Eighth St.Visitor Center, 426 S.Seventh St.(217) 391-3226; www.nps.gov/lihoHours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.dailyFree, but a ticket is requiredfrom the Visitor Center.Visit the home of AbrahamLincoln and his family beforehe left for Washington D.C.

Lincoln TombOakridge Cemetery, 1500Monument Ave.(217) 782-2717;www.lincolntomb.org

Hours: March throughOctober: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.daily; November throughFebruary: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.The final resting place for thecountryís 16th president islocated in the OakridgeCemetery, as well as warmemorials honoring thetroops sent from Illinois.

Old State CapitolOld State Capitol Plaza,Sixth and Capitol streets(217) 785-7960Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Tuesday-SaturdayFrom 1839 to 1876, thebuilding housed the Illinoisgovernment during Lincolnístime as a politician.

TeutopolisTeutopolis Monastery MuseumSt. Francis of Assisi Church,110 S. Garrott St.(217) 857-3586 orwww.stfrancischurch.com/newsite/wordpress/?page_id=173

Hours: 12:30 to 4 p.m. on thefirst Sunday of the month,April through NovemberPrices: $3 adults, $1 childrenLocated on the second floorof the church, the museumhas more than 30 rooms witharticles, books and Bibles ondisplay.

TuscolaDouglas County Museum700 S. Main St.(217) 253-2535;www.docomuseum.org

Hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday; 10a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; 1 to4 p.m. SundayFree.The museum featuresexhibits, special events andprograms.

UrbanaSpurlock MuseumOn the University of Illinoiscampus, 600 S. Gregory St.(217) 333-2360;www.spurlock.illinois.edu

Hours: noon to 5 p.m.Tuesday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesday-Friday; 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Saturday; noon to 4p.m. SundayFree.Exhibits representingcultures from around theworld can be view throughfive different galleries. Themuseum also offers tours,educational programs andevents.

VandaliaFayette County Museum301 W. Main St.(618) 283-4866;http://www.vandaliaillinois.com/museum.html

Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Monday through Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m., SundayFree.Artifacts and memorabiliafrom Vandalia’s days as thestate capitol are on display inthe museum.

National Road InterpretiveCenter106 S. Fifth St.(618) 283-9380;www.nationalroadvandalia.org

Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Wednesday-SaturdayNational Road was America’sfirst highway built by thefederal government. Visitorswill learn the story of the“Road that Built the Nation.”

Vandalia State House315 W. Gallatin St.(618) 283-1161Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Tuesday through SaturdayFree.Visitors can tour the oldestIllinois State Capitol buildingand view the historicstructure.

WatsekaOld County Courthouse Museum103 W. Cherry St.(815) 432-2215;http://www.iroquoiscounty.net/museum/

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Monday-FridayFree.Prices: $10 per person or$15 per familyThe old courthouse housesexhibits dating back to the1800s, as well as currentexhibits.

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Located in Effingham, theUnion Jack Antiques & Country Accentsshop opened its door in September of2012. Upon arrival, as you walkthrough the doors the old servant’s bellrings, transporting you back to theEnglish countryside. From there youare greeted with fine tall case clocks,linen presses, chimney pots and oldcopper pots as well as the shopkeeperJessica Moreton. It is her passion tobring into people’s homes the thingsshe loves and make them their own,reflecting their own unique style with adiverse collection of items that are

mixed with thenew and the oldto form acohesive look.As you gazethrough the shopyou can’t helpbut notice thelarge collectionof oil paintings,pub signs, andprints casing thewalls. Many areoriginals from the

early 1900’s. As you continue on,you can’t help but catch the scentof apple spice in the air remindingyou of the old world just like it waslike on the English countryside. You areonce aging surrounded by anassortment of old antiques and newpottery including those from MasonCase and Emma Bridgewater. Continueon and enjoy a whimsical journeythrough time while you browsecupboards filled with authentic Englishjams, jellies, chocolate, toffee, sweets,and outstanding teas. Union Jack alsooffers delicacies such as lemon curd

jam, orangemarmalade, andshortbread cookies.The mystique of

Union Jack isconstantlychanging, witha mixture ofold Europeanantiques,homeaccessories,and unique giftideas, a mustvisit for anyonewho needs toadd a personaltouch to theirhome.


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ur climateand rich soil has proved invit-ing for any number of grapegrowers and lovers of thegrape, as well as a growingnumber of grain-based mi-crobreweries. (The craft spiritmovement has eeked into Illi-nois, but only to the farnorth.)As you set upon your trav-

els, you should know that notevery winery has its ownvineyard, but most vineyardshave their own wineries. Themicrobreweries are a mix ofhigher-end restaurants andthose with a more pub-likefeel.As always, designate a

driver who will not imbibe.The following information

comes from our friends atthe Illinois Grape Growersand Vintners Association,which represents more than100 wineries and 450 vine-yards across the state, andfromMidwestmicrobrews.com.Typical of the very local-

ized nature of vineyards andwineries, most do not havewebsites.

WINERIES, VINEYARDS

Listed by Central Illinois town:Carlock:White Oak Vine-yards, 8621 E. 2100 NorthRoad; 309-376-3027

Champaign: Alto Vineyards,4210 N. Duncan Road; 217-356-4784

Clinton: D’Anetti Vineyard,1205 W. Webster; 217-848-0765

Coffeen: Forsee Vineyard &Winery, 18165 N. Fourth St.;

217-534-6347Decatur: Five Guys GrowingGrapes, 2300 S. Twin BridgeRoad; 217-864-9896

Decatur: Long Creek Vine-yards, 7135 E. FirehouseRoad; 217-521-6297;www.longcreekvineyards.com

Decatur: Twin Bridge Vine-yard, 2666 Prestwick; 217-429-6125

Effingham: Tuscan Hills Win-ery, 2200 Historic Hills Drive;217-347-9463; www.effinghamwinery.com

El Paso: Wolf Creek Vineyard& Winery, 2781 County Road1300 North; 309-527-3674

El Paso: Wolf Creek Vineyard& Winery, 2853 County Road1400 North; 309-527-3531

Fairbury: Heide Vineyard, 533S. Fifth St.; 815-692-2413

Fairmount: Sleepy CreekVineyards, 8254 E. 1425North Road, Fairmount; 217-733-0330; www.sleepycreekvineyards.com

Findlay: Niemerg Family Win-ery, 301 S. Main St.; 217-756-5521

Greenup: Cameo Vineyards,400 Mill Road; 217-923-9963; www.cameowine.com

Kappa: Coyote Ridge Vine-yard, 205 S. Second St.; 309-527-5933

Mackinaw: Mackinaw ValleyVineyard, 33633 Ill. Route 9;309-359-WINE; www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com

Marshall: Castle Finn Vine-yard & Winery, 1288 N.1200th St. 217-463-2600;www.castlefinnwinery.com

Mattoon: Legacy Winery, 2401Commercial Ave..; 217-246-1042

Newton: Jasper Ridge Vine-yard, 8659 N. 1250th St.;618-783-3103

Niota: Spillman Creek, 1355E. County Road 2600; 217-755-4405

Olney: Fox Creek Vineyards,5502 N. Fox Road; 618-392-0418; www.foxcreekwinery.com

Rantoul: Sleepy Creek, 1320Harmon Drive; 217-893-4878

Shelbyville:Willow RidgeVineyards & Winery, R.R. 2;217-738-2323; www.willowridgewinery.com

Stewardson: Vahling Vine-yards, 1¼ miles west ofRoute 32 on County Road400N; 217-682-5409;www.vahlingvineyards.com

St. Joseph: Red Tail Vineyard,1377 County Road 1700North; 217-469-0223

Warrensburg: Heman ValleyVineyard, 9381 W. WiseRoad; 217-672-8287

MICROBREWERIES

Bloomington: Illinois BrewingCo., 102 N. Center St. No.111; 309-829-2805;home.mchsi.com/~peewee101/ibc/ibc.html.

Champaign: The Blind PigBrewery, 120 N. Neil St.;217-398-5133; www.blindpigbrewery.com/brewery.html.

Champaign: Destihl (“distill”)Restaurant & Brew Works,301 N. Neil St.; 217-356-0301;http://destihl.com/Champaign_IL.html.

Normal: Destihl Restaurant &Brew Works; 318 S. TowandaAve.; 309-862-2337; http://destihl.com/DESTIHL_Normal.html.

Red Bud: Kaskaskia BrewingCo., 105 E. Market St.; 618-282-2555;www.kaskaskiabrewing.com.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS WINERIES & VINEYARDS

Wine lovers are the beneficiaries ofthe dry weather in East Central Illinoislast summer.Grapes love dry weather, several

local vintners said, meaning the grapecrop in the area was excellent in 2012.The result will be some tasty wines in2013 and beyond, produced by thewineries along the East Central IllinoisWine Trail.There are nine wineries on the East

Central Illinois Wine Trail, with mostgrowing their own grapes to producetheir unique Illinois wines.The hot summers and cold winters

determine which varieties of grapes dowell in this area. Wine made fromgrapes in the region have a uniquetaste, certainly different from wine madein California and New York.Varieties of grapes that thrive in this

area of Illinois include Chambourcin,Rougon, Norton, Concord and Steuben,

all good for making red wine; andCayuga, Niagara, Vidal Blanc andVillard Blanc, each a grape used tomake white wine.And all are able to prosper in

Illinois’ up-and-down seasonaltemperatures.“The 2012 growing season was

good for grapes,” said Rob Morgan ofCastle Finn Winery near Marshall inClark County. “They like dry ground.It was a very good year. The yieldswere up, the sweetness levels wereup. We had to add less sugar.”“We had rain early,” said Dennis

Vahling of Vahling Vineyards nearStewardson in Shelby County. “It wasgreat. From the end of June to theend of August it was dry. By thattime, the grapes are as big as theyare going to get. They are justproducing sugar.”Dan Webb of Cameo Vineyards in


East Central Illinois Wine TrailBy BILL LAIR, JG-TC

Owner Dan Webb, pictured at the tasting counter atCameo Vineyards in Greenup, Ill., on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.(Journal Gazette/ Times-Courier, Kevin Kilhoffer)

Greenup in CumberlandCounty said the increasedsugar level due to the dryweather in 2012 will meanconcentrated flavor in thewine to be made from thatcrop.Much of the white wine

served in 2013 will be fromthe outstanding 2012 grapecrop. Reds served this yearmost likely will be from 2011or earlier.The skin of most red

grapes is thicker so it takes alittle more aging to smoothout the taste, Webb said.That bodes well for red winesreleased in 2014.Most area wineries offer

about 15 different wines,ranging from fruit and sweetwines to whites and dry reds.If sweet wine is your

favorite, you will fit right inwith the wine lovers of thearea. Morgan, Webb andVahling all said sweet winesare their top sellers.“We sell more sweet

wines,” Cameo’s Webb said.“The grapes that do well here

lend themselves to sweetand semi-sweet wines.”And the grapes that grow

in East Central Illinois alsolend themselves to wineswith such distinct localnames as White Satin,Prairie White, Prairie Mistand Prairie Dawn, plus RedBrick Road, Blizzard FordBlush, Grandview Nights,and Embarras Blush, KissingBridge and National RoadRed.The Webbs, Morgans and

Vahlings all are or weretraditional Illinois farmerswho enjoyed winemaking asa hobby before launchingtheir wineries.

Webb, one of the originalmembers of the Illinois GrapeGrowers and VintnersAssociation, began plantinggrapes in 1992. He and hiswife, Sonya, opened CameoWinery 10 years later, inMarch 2002.They experimented with

about 40 varieties of grapesbefore narrowing their choiceto five varieties on theirseven acres of vineyards.“We have sandy ground

here that is very well-suitedto grapes,” he said ofCameo’s hillside locationabove the Embarras River.“You often see vineyards

and orchards on hills,” he


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said. “It makes forgood water drainageand the air movementhelps prevent the latespring and early fallfrosts.”Vahling, a former

hog farmer, firstplanted grapes in 1997and also began sellingwine in 2002. Heenjoyed making winefor family and friendsbefore starting hiswine business.“I like making my

own and sharing it withothers,” he said. “It’sthe joy of making yourown product.”“I had been making

wine for 15 years at

home,” Castle Finn’sMorgan said. “Thatíswhere I got thepassion and desire toopen a winery.”Webb, at Cameo,

also likes making winefrom vine to bottle.“I’m very flattered

when peoplecompliment us or sayour wine is consistent,”he said. “A lot of it hasto do with us being incontrol of the rawproduct – our grapes.We control the qualityof the grapes. This iswhat makes our winesspecial. We areinterested in quality.”Morgan said his

grapes also are alllocal.“We crush them the

same day they arepicked, or close to it,”he said. “Sometimeswe pick them in themorning and crushthem in the evening.”Crushed grapes are

fermented and sit inairtight vats for a yearor more before beingbottled.While sweet wines

have been the topsellers at VahlingVineyards, the ownersenses a change.“Some who used to

drink sweet wine arenow switching to dry,”

Vahling said. “Sales ofdry wine is increasing.“Every winery has itsown definition of whatis sweet,” he said. “Weusually recommendpeople who are tastingstart with a semi-sweetand move from there.”Morgan’s Castle

Finn Winery said about80 percent of the folkswho visit his wineryprefer sweet wine.“Niagara is our best

grower,” he said. “It justworks in this soil andseems to thrive.Niagara makes asweet white wine. Itísthe best-selling grapewine we have.”The Niagara grape

is used to makeMoonlight Minuet, afull-flavor sweet whitewine at Castle Finn.Castle Finn is one

of the newestvineyards in the area.The vines are sevenyears old, while CastleFinn has been open

about two and a-halfyears.Other wineries in

the area includeTuscan Hills Winery inEffingham, NiemergFamily Winery inFindlay and WillowRidge Vineyards &Winery west ofShelbyville.In addition, there

are the BerryvilleVineyards inClaremont inLawrence County, FoxCreek Vineyards atOlney and LasataWinery atLawrenceville.Visitors can taste

wines at the variouswineries and purchasebottles of theirfavorites on site.The Cameo Winery

overlooks acres ofvineyards from thetasting room madefrom Webb’sgrandfather’s barn.“We were ‘green’

and ‘repurposing’


before it was popular,” he said,smiling. The winery name alsois repurposed. Webb had afavorite Chevrolet Cameopickup truck when he wasyounger. When he opened thewinery, that favorite pickupbecame the new name.Morgan knows Castle Finn

is “off the beaten path” butsays that is by design.“Its got some ambience,” he

said. “Some people want to getaway and not hear the soundsof the city. It’s the novelty ofbeing out in the country withjust nature’s sounds.”Vahling has added a new

offering at his winery. Vahlingnow grows his own shiitake

mushrooms, to be eatenraw or fried like morels.“It’s supposed to be the

best cancer-fighting food onthe market,” Vahling said.Right now, he is selling the

shiitake mushrooms in 5-pound boxes to restaurantsand grocery stores or in 1-pound boxes to individuals.Wherever you stop on the

East Central Illinois Wine Trail,then local winemakers havegood news, thanks to a great2012 grape crop:“It should be excellent taste

and the prices shouldn’tfluctuate much,” Morgan said.


Owner Dan Webb demonstrates taking a sample usinga wine thief at Cameo Vineyards in Greenup, Ill., onWednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.(Journal Gazette/ Times-Courier, Kevin Kilhoffer)


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6-7 | Coles County Speedway Race Car Show,Cross County Mall, Mattoon

12-14 | Spring Craft Show, Cross County Mall,Mattoon

12-14 | Town & Country Art Show, Cross CountyMall, Mattoon

19-21 | Spores N’ More Mushroom Festival, LakeShelbyville and surrounding areas. The Kick-offreception begins at 5:30 pm with a mushroomsoup dinner. Events begin the following morningwith a 5k run. Events continue throughout theday with Morel hunts and auctions, food, Blessof the Bikes and a Safety Day demonstration.Email [email protected]

19-20 | Celebration: A Festival of the Arts, EasternIllinois University Campus Doudna Fine Arts Cen-ter, South 7th St. Everything from blacksmithingto watercolor with live performances and uniquefoods. Call (217) 581-2113 orwww.eiu.edu/~festival/.

19-20 | Festival of the Young Child, 10 am – 2pm, Cross County Mall, Mattoon

20 | Festival of Spring, Rock Springs CoservationArea, 3939 Nearing Lane. Celebrate the firstday of spring with animal shows, wagon rides,astronomy programs and fishing derby. Formore information, call (217) 423-7708.

26-28 | Sports Card Show, Cross County Mall, Mattoon

3-5 | New Car Show, Cross County Mall, Mattoon4 & 5 | 90 Miles of Family Fun on Route 66! 13

towns along Route 66 celebrate the MotherRoad. In Pontiac, Chinese artist Tang Dongbaiwill be painting a new mural on the sidewalk in

downtown. An art show featuring the works ofregional artists will be held on the square.Touch-A-Truck for Kids will be held at the PontiacRecreation Center on Sunday morning, andthere will be yard and garage sales city-wide allweekend.

18 | Pontiac Cruise Night, Pontiac; Bring your an-tique, classic or new car to downtown Pontiacand enjoy the fellowship of hundreds of otherautomobile enthusiasts. The small registrationfee is used to support local charities.

18 | Chet Kingery Memorial Bluegrass Festival,Rockome Gardens, 125 N. County Road 425E., Arcola. Afternoon and even blues concerts.$15. www.rockome.com

25 | Pre-War Festival, Pontiac; Downtown Pontiacwill step back into time with antique autos, highwheel bicycles, old time music, period gamesand more. THe Pre-War Festival focuses on lifein the United States prior to 1942. Get your vin-tage clothes out and join us for a great week-end of fun.

Fridays | Municipal Band Concerts, Pontiac; Joinus for lively music and good family fun at theband concerts. Most concerts held on thecourhosue lawn. Bring your own lawn chairs.

1 | “Get Your Kicks on Route 66” Car Show, Pon-tiac; Benefits the Lenore Weiss and Betty EstesCancer Fund

6-9 | Moweaqua Pow Wow Days, Central Park.Come see the Decatur Park Singers first per-formance of the season. The festival will have acarnival, food and raffles.

9 | Summer Start Up! Community Festival, St.Charles Borromeo Church, 921 Madison Ave.Charleston, Activities include games, raffles,crafts, pork chop dinner and live music. For

more information, www.saintcharleschurch.com13-16 | Vermillion Players Summer Theatre, Pon-

tiac; “South Pacific”13-16 | Tate & Lyle Players Championship, Hick-

ory Point Golf Course, 272 Weaver Road. Play-ers from around the U.S. and around the worldcompete earn a spot of the LPGA Tour. For moreinformation, www.tateandlyleplayerschampi-onship.com/.

14-15 | Carro Gordo Fat Hill Fest, Downtown.Decatur15 | Pontiac Cruise Night, Pontiac; Bring your an-

tique, classic or new car to downtown Pontiacand enjoy the fellowship of hundreds of otherautomobile enthusiasts. The small registrationfee is used to support local charities.

18 | Juneteenth ‘National Freedom Day’ Celebra-tion, Central Park, downtown Decatur.

28-30 | Summer Flea Market, Cross County Mall,Mattoon

29 | Arthur Freedom Celebration Fireworks, JurgensPark, Illinois 133. The event will feature an airshow with World War II aircrafts, helicopter ridesand skydivers.

Fridays | Municipal Band Concerts, Pontiac; Joinus for lively music and good family fun at the

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band concerts. Most concerts held on thecourhosue lawn. Bring your own lawn chairs.

4 | Red, White and Blue Days, Morton Park, Divi-sion Street and Lincoln Avenue, Charleston.Events begin at 1 pm July 3 with vendors andactivities. Other events will include live music,Farm of the Year contest and Little Mr. and Misscontests. For more information, call 345-7691 orhttp://charlestontourism.org/Calendar_of_Events.html.

11-14 | Vermillion Players Summer Theatre, Pontiac; “TBA”

16 & 17 | Beautiful Bagel Baby Contest 6:30 pm, Cross County Mall, Mattoon

17-20 | Bagelfest, Peterson Park, Mattoon, 500Broadway Ave., Bagelfest kicks off with the car-nival on July 17. The weekend will continuewith the Miss Bagelfest and Beautiful Baby Con-test, food vendors, local and national music,bingo and a parade.www.mattoonbagelfest.com/.


2-4 | Antique Show, Cross County Mall, Mattoon2-4 | Decatur Celebration, downtown. The Mid-

west’s most exciting street festival wtih 10show stages featuring national and emergingmusic artists, carnival, arts and crafts, over 60unique food vendors and the Razzle DazzleGodtimes Parade. For more information, call423-4222 or decaturcelebration.com/home/.

8-10 | Blue Mound Fall Festival, Wise Park. Theevent will have a Cruise-In Car Show, entertain-ment, carnival, food and 5K or 1-mile run. Formore information, call (217) 823-1406 or(217) 823-2188.

8-11 | Vermillion Players Summer Theatre, Pontiac; “TBA”

15-18 | Apple Dumpling Festival, downtown At-wood. For more information, call 578-2512.


17-18 | Bluegrass in the Gardens, Rockome Gar-dens, Arcola. Bluegrass music from regionalbands. $15; $25 for both days; children 7-18,

$8; children 6 and under, free.www.rockome.com

23-25 | Summer Flea Market, Cross County Mall,Mattoon

23-25 | Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival, LoganCounty Airport. A community-wide event withart a barbeque contest, music wine tasting, carshow and hot air balloons.

27 | Farm Progress Show, Progress City, Decatur,4275 E. Mound Road. Admission: $15 adultsand $8 ages 13-17. For more information,www.farmprogressshow.com

29-September 2 | The Nation’s second oldestgathering of antique and heritage steam andgasoline powered farm equipment. Horse shows,tractor pulls, live entertainment, daily parade ofpower, and lots of things for the kids. This yearwill feature Case and Caterpillar manufacturedtractors.

31-September 2 | Arthur Cheese Festival, down-town. The event will have a tractor pull, parade,National Cheese Eating Contest. Free cheese willalso be available. www.arthurcheesefestival.com

31-September 2 | Casey Popcorn Festival,Fairview Park. The event offer 1,500 pounds offree popcorn, carnival, crafts and music.www.popcornfestival.net

6-8 | Arcola Broom Corn Festival, Main Streetdowntown. The event will have broom activi-ties, food, a parade with the Lawn Rangers andmore. For more information, 217-268-4530 orwww.chamber.com

13-15 | Sports Card Show, Cross County Mall,Mattoon

14-15 | Prairie Celebration, Rock Springs Conser-vation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane. Re-enactorsdressed in 19th century attire demonstratetrades and skills of the time. For more informa-tion, call (217) 423-7708.

19-21 | 20th Annual Thresermen’s Bluegrass Fes-tival, Pontiac; Held each year at Threshermen’sPark a few miles out of the city, this festival cel-ebrates all things bluegrass. Nationally known

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entertainers, dancers and festival food. Bringyour lawn chair, settle in and enjoy the music!

20-21 | Monticillo Celebration, Main Street.(217) 762-9318.

20-22 | Arts in Central Park, Central Park, down-town Decatur. Artists from all over the countrydisplay works such as paintings, photography,jewelry and sculptures. Music and Food will alsobe available. For more information, www.decat-urarts.org

20-22 | Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Fes-tival, Logan County Fairgrounds. Events include18th century games, stew and butter making,tug-of-war, lawn mower races and more.www.railsplitting.com

22 | GTO Car Show, Pontiac; Come be a part of anall Pontiac car show sponsored by the GTO Association of America and its St. Louis &Springfield Chapters.

27-29 | New Car Show, Cross County Mall, Mat-toon

28-29 | Apple N’ Pork Festival, 219 E. Wood-lawn. Clinton. Tram and bus transportation avail-able.

3 | Mattoon Chamber Expo, Cross County Mall,Mattoon

5 | Dalton City Fall Festival5 | Scarecrow Daze, Forest Park, Shelbyville.11-12 | Chocolate Fall Fantasy, Pontiac; Join thedowntown merchants as they celebrate all thingschocolate! Great sales, great sweets and greatfun!

25-27 | Fall Flea Market, Cross County Mall, Mattoon31 | Trick or Treat 6 pm – 8 pm, Cross CountyMall, Mattoon

1-3 | Sport Card Show, Cross County Mall, Mattoon7-12 | Jolly Trolley Open Houses, Pontiac; An an-

nual event highlighted by fantastic deals offeredby downtown merchants. A great way to startthe holiday season. The Pontiac Jolly Trolleygives free tours of historic Pontiac.

8-10 | Christmas Craft Show, Cross County Mall,Mattoon

19 | Fall Harvest Festival, Rock Springs Conversa-tion Area, 3939 Nearing Lane. Children are in-vited to celebrate the season with a customecontest, trick-or-treating and a scavenger hunt.(217)423-7708.

22-23 | Festival of Trees, Sarah Bush LincolnHealth System Health Education Center, ColesCounty, Christmas trees, wreaths and center-

pieces decorate the Lumpkin Family Center ofHealth Education. Call (217) 238-4765 orwww.sarahbush.org.

7 | Christmas in the Heart of Charleston, Court-house Square. Hours: 5 to 7 pm Holiday pa-rade, carriage rides, refreshments, windowdisplays and entertainment are planned. (217)348-0430.

7 | Big Brothers/Big Sisters Auction, Cross CountyMall, Mattoon

Jan 31-Feb 2 | Central Illinois Jazz Festival, De-catur Conference Center and Hotel, U.S. High-way 36 West. 454-2709 orwww.juvaejazz.com

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In six years, the annualSignature Cup competitionbetween the best golfersin Bloomington-Normaland the best in Decaturhas been everythingorganizers hoped it wouldbe – a Ryder Cup-stylematch play team eventunlike any other in CentralIllinois. Decatur won the

inaugural event in 2007,and Bloomington-Normalfollowed with five straight,so fans have been leftwanting a bit morecompetitive balance. That said, Cup players

say it has become knownfor more than who winsand loses. The seventhannual Cup will be June29-30 at Red Tail Run inDecatur.“When I think about

what the Signature Cupmeans, my pulse quickensa little bit,” said KurtisRogers, head pro at RedTail Run and a participantin the pro division for sixyears. He is captain of theDecatur Signature Cupteam.“I think the best thing is

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Lon Lugten tees off for Decaturon the third during the Signa-ture Cup golf tournament at theDen at Fox Creek, Sunday,June, 24, 2012. (The Pantagraph/LORI ANNCOOK-NEISLER)

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it,” he said. “They see thatthe outcomes have been alittle lop-sided and theythink that’s what it’s about,but it’s more than that. “It has become a really

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Greg Wohlford blasts out of a sand trap during the Signature Cup Golf Tournament,Saturday, June 23, 2012 at The Den at FoxCreek in Bloomington. (The Pantagraph,David Proeber)

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golf, is a founder of the event and helped Decatur winthe 2007 event with a much-needed singles point onSunday. “We’ve become good friends with a lot of their players

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Nearly 70 years ago, Central Illinoisdiscovered that dirt could be useful formore than growing corn and soybeans.That’s when souped-up jalopies and

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you’re doing and do it ashard as you can and as bestas you can without goingpast the point where youmess up.”Macon Speedway

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Billy Moyer of Batesville, Ark., turns in a top qualifying lap of 13.307 on Friday, March 30, 2012, during qualifyingfor the World of Outlaws Late Model Series Illini 100 at Farmer City Raceway. (Photo courtesy Dennis Krieger)

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CCHHAARRLLEESSTTOONN SSPPEEEEDDWWAAYYThis dirt oval, three-eighthsof a mile in length, has threeUMP-sanctioned classes(Modified, Street Stock andHornet), in addition toseveral other part-timeofferings (Pure Stock andSprint, to name two). Lastyear marked the return ofpopular Late Models to theSpeedway. The season kicks off in Apriland ends in September. Anumber of nationalchampions have raced here,including Denny Schwartz,Jeff Leka and Jason Feger.The track is located betweenCharleston and Ashmore onIllinois 16. Contact: 217-345-2929Online: www.myspace.com/geocob

CCOOLLEESS CCOOUUNNTTYY SSPPEEEEDDWWAAYYKnown as the oldest microsprint race track in the U.S.,

the Coles County ModifiedMidget Racing Association’sseason gets under way forfive different classes (Multi,Non-Wing, Restrictor,Sportsman and JuniorSprint) at the beginning ofMay.Three nationalchampionships have taken

place here in the past half-century, the last one in 2006,and the club is currentlyaffiliated with the 600 MicroSprint USA organization.The track is located betweenMattoon and Charleston onIllinois 316.Contact: 217-348-8035Online: www.ccmmra.com

CCOOLLEESS CCOOUUNNTTYY DDRRAAGGWWAAYYVoted by the NHRA as theTrack of the Year in the NorthCentral Division for both2007 and 2008, the dragstripmaintains a busy schedulefrom March until November.Elapsed time bracket racingis featured on an eighth-milestrip, with dragsters, junior

Central Illinois Race Tracks


#401 in Steam -Special Weekends May-Oct.Mother’s Day -May 11, 12Father’s Day -June 15, 16Fireworks Train -(Reservations are recommended)July 3

Railroad Days -Sept. 21, 22Ghost Train -Oct. 19, 20, 25, 26, 27The Polar Express™ -(Tickets go on sale June 1, 2013)Nov. 29, 30 & Dec. 1, 6, 7Lunch with Santa -(Reservations are recommended)Dec. 7, 8

2013 Special Events!2013 Special Events!

Gary Cook races in the modified division Tuesday (May 20, 2008) at Fairbury American Legion Speedway. (Pantagraph/Carlos T. Miranda)


dragsters, motorcycles andstreet cars competing alike. Itis also home of one of thearea’s marquee events,Thunder on the Prairie, whichtakes place every June. Top drivers vie to reach theregion finals in Indianapolisand eventually the NHRAnationals in Pomona, Calif.For a $10 fee, anyone canbring a car to the track for theStreet Legal series, whichruns on Fridays throughoutthe summer.The Dragway is located onIllinois 316 between Mattoonand Charleston.Contact: 217-345-7777Online:www.colescountydragwayusa.com

LLIINNCCOOLLNN TTRRAAIILL MMOOTTOOSSPPOORRTTSSUsed as a popularrecreational facility as well asa competitive one, LTM hasthe longest calendar year ofany area track, starting inFebruary and ending nearHalloween.Two- and four-wheeled bikesand off-road vehiclescompete in motocross andhare scramble events, mostlyduring two-day weekends.The Illini Super Series bringstogether riders from differenttracks for a season-endingpoints race. The track is west

of Casey, just off U.S. 40.Contact: 217-932-2041Online:www.lincolntrailmotosports.com

FAIRBURY AMERICAN LEGION SPEEDWAY¼-mileLocation: Third Street atRoute 24, FairburyPhone: 309-532-7862Racing every Saturday night:Late Models, Modifieds,Sportsman, Street StocksOpening Night: Saturday

April 27Key Late Model Dates: June22 – UMP Summer Nation-als, $10,000-to-win mainevent;July 26-27 – Prairie DirtClassic, World of OutlawsLate Model national touringseries, $20,000-to-win mainevent.

FARMER CITY RACEWAY¼-mileLocation: Highway 150,Farmer CityKey Late Model Dates: April5-6 – Illini 100 World of Out-laws Late Model nationaltouring series, $20,000-to-win main event.2013 Schedule to be deter-mined.

LINCOLN SPEEDWAY¼-mileLocation: Logan County Fair-grounds, 11th and Jefferson,Lincoln.Phone: 217-899-3727Racing every Friday night:Pro Late Models, Modifieds,Street Stocks, 4-cylinderCompacts.Opening Night: Friday April19Key Late Model Dates: June

30 – UMP Summer Nation-als, $10,000-to-win mainevent.

MACON SPEEDWAY1/5-mileLocation: 9 miles south ofDecatur off US 51Phone: 217-764-3000Racing every Saturday night:Late Models, Modifieds,Sportsman, Street Stocks, 4-cylinder Compacts.Opening Night: SaturdayApril 6Key Late Model Dates: UMPSummer Nationals, $5,000-to-win main event. NASCARNights: TBD

PEORIA SPEEDWAY¼-mileLocation: 3520 W. Farming-ton Road, Peoria. Phone: 309-357-3339Racing every Saturday night:Late Models, Modifieds,Steel Block Late Models,Street Stocks, 4-cylinderCompacts, Lightning Sprints.Opening Night: Friday April12Key Late Model Dates: June24 – UMP Summer Nation-als, $5,000-to-win mainevent.

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Late Model driver Jimmy Dehm, ofLexington, competes during thequalifying round of the 20th annualUMP dirt car summer nationals atFarmer City Raceway Friday night(June 20, 2008). (Pantagraph/BMosher)


Hooks, Lines & SinkersIllinois has lots of lakes,

rivers, channels and pondsfilled with all sorts of fish andwater-based critters. Here,thanks to our friends atIFishIllinois.org, are some ofthe bigger and best ones:Carlinville Lake No. 2: 105

acres, five miles south ofCarlinville in MacoupinCounty; boat fishing, gravelramps, trolling motors, pic-nicking, camping.Carlyle Lake: 24,580 acres,

northeast of Carlyle in Clin-ton, Bond and Fayette coun-ties; boat fishing and rental,ramps, unrestricted motors,water skiing, swimming, pic-nicking, camping.Clinton Lake: 5,000 acres,

three miles east of Clinton inDeWitt County; boat fishing,ramps, motors, picnicking,camping.Coffeen Lake: 1,100 acres,

one mile west of Coffeen inMontgomery County; boatfishing, ramps, restricted mo-tors, picnicking, camping.Dawson Lake:

158 acres, fourmiles north ofLeRoy inMcLeanCounty; boatfishing, ramps,restricted mo-tors, picnicking,camping.Evergreen

Lake: 886 acres,10 miles northof Bloomingtonin McLeanCounty; boatfishing, ramps,10 hp. Motors,picnicking,camping.Kinkaid Lake:

2,750 acres,three milesnorthwest ofMurphysboro inJacksonCounty; boatfishing, ramps,

unrestricted motors, picnick-ing, camping.Kincaid Reservoir: 31 acres,

four miles east of Kincaid inChristian County; boat fish-ing, ramps, picnicking.Lake Bloomington: 635

acres, 10 miles north of

Bloomington in McLeanCounty; boat fishing, ramps,restricted motors, picnicking.Lake Centralia: 450 acres,

northeast of Carlyle in Mar-ion County; boat fishing,ramps, water skiing, swim-ming, picnicking, camping.

Lake Decatur: 3,093 acresin Decatur in Macon County;boat fishing, ramps, waterskiing, unrestricted motors,swimming, picnicking, camp-ing.Lake Mattoon: 1,050 acres

south of Mattoon in Shelby

Scott Doyle of Bloomington wasfishing off the dock at DawsonLake, Moraine View State Park,north of LeRoy.

Two men jig ice fishinglures while looking forfish to bite at DawsonLake in Moraine ViewState Park North ofLeRoy on Friday Dec. 22,2010.(ThePantagraph/STEVESMEDLEY)

County; boat fishing, ramps, water skiing, unrestricted motors,swimming, picnicking, camping.Lake of the Woods: 25 acres, one mile north of Mahomet in

Champaign County; picnicking.Lake Shelbyville: 11,100 acres, east of Shelbyville in Shelby

and Moultrie counties; boat fishing and rental, ramps, waterskiing, unrestricted motors, swimming, picnicking, camping.Lake Vermilion: 900 acres, east of Danville in Vermilion

County; boat fishing, ramps, picnicking, camping.Mount Pulaski Park District Lake: 20 acres, two miles south of

Mount Pulaski in Logan County; picnicking.Newton Lake: 1,750 acres, eight miles southwest of Newton

in Jasper County; boat fishing, ramps, 25 hp. motor, picnicking.Paris Twin Lakes: 220 acres, north edge of Paris in Edgar

County; boat fishing, ramps.Rend Lake: 18,900 acres, three miles east of Sesser in

Franklin and Jefferson counties; boat fishing and rental, ramps,unrestricted motors, picnicking, camping.Weldon Springs: 29.4 acres, two miles east of Clinton in De-

Witt County; boat fishing, ramps, restricted motors, picnicking,camping.


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Anything GoesJuly 3-14, 2013Family Friendly

The Will Rogers FolliesJuly 17-28, 2013Family Friendly

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Ray Boyd of Bloomington lifts his boat at the conclusion of a morning fishing on Dawson Lake, Thursday, August 19, 2010. Moraine View State Parkhas comeback from a year where state budget cuts threatened its viability.(The Pantagraph, David Proeber)

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL AREA

The Den at Fox CreekBloomington309-434-2300Par: 72Yardage: 6,422Greens fees: M-Th $31;F-Sun $41 (Frequentplayer card: M-Th $24;F-Sun $31)Practice range: YesWebsite: www.the-dengc.com

Highland Park G.C.Bloomington309-434-2200Par: 70Yardage: 5,539Greens fees: M-Th $16;F-Sun $18 (Frequent

player card: M-Th $13;F-Sun $15)Practice range: NoWebsite: www.highlandparkgc.com

Ironwood G.C.Normal309-454-9620Par: 72Yardage: 6,456Greens fees: M-F $19,weekends $24; seniors(60-older) and juniors(17-under) $15 after 2p.m. on weekendsPractice range: YesWebsite: www.golfironwood.org

The Links at Ireland GroveBloomington309-661-8040

Par: 29Yardage: 1,590 Greens fees: $10, $5under age 6Practice range: YesWebsite: www.thelinksatirelandgrove.com

Prairie Vista G.C.Bloomington309-434-2217Par: 72Yardage: 6,427Greens fees: M-Th $31;F-Sun $33 (Frequentplayer card: M-Th $24;F-Sun $26)Practice range: YesWebsite:www.prairievistagc.com

Weibring Golf Club at ISUNormal

309-438-8065Par: 71Yardage: 6,160Greens fees: M-F $32,weekends $35; seniors:M-F $23, weekends$26; juniors: M-F $20,weekends $23Practice range: Shortgame areaWebsite:www.isugolf.com/golf

Anderson Fields G.C.Streator815-672-3702Par: 35Yardage: 2,682Greens fees: 9 holes:$10 (resident), $12(non-resident); 18holes: $17 (resident),$20 (non-resident)


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Area Golf Course Directory

Practice range: NoWebsite:www.ci.streator.il.us/anderson-fields.php

Bluegrass Creek G.C.Minier309-392-2094Par: 36Yardage: 3,044Greens fees: $13 (allday); juniors $8 (15-under)Practice range: No

Dwight Country ClubDwight815-584-1399Par: 71Yardage: 6,306Greens fees: M-F$17, weekends $21Practice range: YesWebsite: www.dwightcountryclub.com

El Paso Golf ClubKappa309-527-5225

Par: 71 Yardage: 6,111Greens fees: $27 for 18holes, $13.50 for 9holes, closed tothe public Sunday andholidaysPractice range: Shortgame areaWebsite: www.elpasogolfclub.com

Fairlakes Golf CourseSecor309-744-2222Par: 67 Yardage: 5,052Greens fees: M-F: $9 (9holes), $16 (18 holes);weekends: $11 (9holes), $18 (weekends)Practice range: NoWebsite: www.fair-lakesgc.com

Four Willows G.C.Mason City217-482-3349Par: 35

Yardage: 3,000Greens fees: $9 for 9holes, $6 for replayPractice range: No

Hazy Hills G.C.Hudson309-726-9200Par: 35 Yardage: 2,900Greens fees: $9Practice range: No

Indian Creek G.C.Fairbury815-692-2655Par: 72 Yardage: 5,840Greens fees: 9 holes:$10, M-F, $12 week-ends; 18 holes: $16 M-F,$18 weekendsPractice range: YesWebsite: www.indiancreekcc.net

Indian Springs G.C.Saybrook309-475-4111


Hardy’s Reindeer RanchFall & Christmas

Phone: 217-893-3407Rantoul, IL

www.reindeerranch.com

Corn Maze, Hay Rides,Pumpkins, Gift Shop, Reindeer

Tours, Christmas Trees

Herald & Review/Lisa MorrisonTeam Bloomington gathers around the trophyafter winning this year's Signature Cup.


Par: 36 Yardage: 3,255Greens fees: $16 M-F,$19 weekends (18holes)Practice range: Yes

Kaufman Park G.C.Eureka309-467-2523Par: 34 Yardage: 2,767Greens fees: 9 holes:$10; 18 holes: $16Practice range: No

Lake of the Woods G.C.Mahomet217-586-2183Par: 72 Yardage: 6,044Greens fees: M-F $24(resident), $26 (non-resi-dent); weekends $25(resident), $27 (non-resi-dent)Practice range: YesWebsite: www.golfthelake.com

LeRoy Country ClubLeRoy309-962-3421Par: 71 Yardage: 5,681Greens fees: 9 holes $7,18 holes $14Practice range: Chippingarea

Lick Creek G.C.Pekin309-346-0077Par: 72Yardage: 6,308Green fees: weekdays$21.25, weekends $24Practice range: YesWebsite:www.pekinparkdistrict.org/lickcreek.html

Lincoln Elks C.C.Lincoln217-732-4010Par: 71 Yardage: 6,100Greens fees: 9 holes$15, 18 holes $26Practice range: Yes

Metamora FieldsMetamora309-367-4000Par: 71

Yardage: 6,209Green fees: weekday$45, weekends $55Practice range: YesWebsite: www.metamorafields.com

North Greens G.C.Atlanta217-648-5500Par: 36 Yardage: 3,290Greens fees: 9 holes$10, 18 holes $16; sen-iors: 9 holes $8, 18holes $13 (M-F)Practice range: Yes

Pontiac Elks C.C.Pontiac815-842-1249Par: 72 Yardage: 6,579Fees: M-F $20, week-ends $24Practice range: YesWebsite: www.pontiacelks.com

Railside Golf ClubGibson City

217-784-5000Par: 72 Yardage: 6,755Fees: M-F $18; week-ends $20Practice range: YesWebsite: www.railside.com

Twin Creeks G.C.Streator815-672-4220Par: 72 Yardage: 6,133Greens fees: 9 holes: M-F $12, weekends$15.50; 18 holes: M-F$17, weekends $22.50Practice range: Yes

WeaverRidge Golf ClubPeoria309-691-3344Par: 72Yardage: 6,013Green fees: $45-$93 (in-cludes cart)Practice range: YesWebsite: www.weaverridge.com

Wolf Creek Golf ClubCayuga815-842-9008Par: 72 Yardage: 6,637Greens fees: 9 holes: M-F $10, weekends $13;18 holes: M-F $18,weekends $21Practice range: YesWebsite: www.golfatwolfcreek.com

Woodlawn C.C.Farmer City309-928-3215Par: 72 Yardage: 6,234Greens fees: 9 holes: M-Sat $10, Sunday $12; 18holes: M-Sat $18, Sun-day $20Practice range: YesWebsite: www.woodlawncountryclubfc.com

DECATUR AREA

Hickory Point727 Weaver Road, De-catur217-421-7444Par: 72Yardage: 6,848Greens fees: $24 week-daysDriving range: YesWebsite: www.decatur-parks.org/golf

Bloomington-Normal team members Ray Kralis, left, and CraigOnsrud share a laugh while driving on the fairway of No. 5 at TheDen at Fox Creek Golf Course in Bloomington on Saturday (June 21, 2008) during the Lee Enterprises Signature Cup.(The Pantagraph/Joel Fellers)


Red Tail Run520 W. Grove Road, Decatur217-422-2211Par: 72Yardage: 7,351Greens fees: $24 week-daysDriving range: YesWebsite: www.decatur-parks.org/golf

Scovill3909 W. Main St., De-catur217-429-6243Par: 71Yardage: 5,925Greens fees: $24 week-daysDriving range: YesWebsite: www.decatur-parks.org/golf

EFFINGHAM

CardinalEffingham15737 N. Beach Road, 217-868-2860

Par: 72Yardage: 5,899Website:www.sites.google.com/site/cardinal-golfcourse/

Foreway G.C.Effingham16041 N. 100th St.217-858-5418Par: 36Yardage: 2,910Website: forewaygolfcourse.com

The National Golf CourseRoute 1, Box 230, Find-lay217-756-5555Par: 72Yardage: 6,900Greens fees: $30 week-daysWebsite: thenationalgc.com

Moweaqua Golf CourseMoweaqua2598 E. 1900 NorthRoad217-768-3411Par: 72

Yardage: 6,307Driving range: YesGreens fees: $16 week-daysWebsite: moweaquagolfcourse.com

Oak TerracePana1000 Beyers Lake Road1-800-577-7598Par: 72Yardage: 6,275Greens fees: $44 week-daysWebsite: www.oakterraceresort.com

St. Elmo Golf ClubOne mile northwest ofSt. Elmo618-829-3390Par: 36Yardage: 3,220Greens fees: $8Website: stelmogolfclub.com

Deer TrailShelbyville1902 E. 1500 North

Road217-774-3030Par: 35Yardage: 2,832

Lake ShoreTaylorville1460 E. 1000 NorthRoad217-824-5521Par: 72Yardage: 6,778Greens fees: $30 week-daysWebsite:www.golflakeshore.com

Lincoln TrailTaylorville2021 Lincoln Trail217-824-5161Par: 35Yardage: 2,905

IronhorseTuscola2000 Ironhorse Drive217-253-6644Par: 72Yardage: 7,046Greens fees: $24 week-daysWebsite: www.ironhorsegc.com

Angus LinksThree miles south ofWindsor217-459-2805Par: 71Yardage: 6,705Greens fees: $27Website: www.anguslinks.com

LegendsChampaign4551 Nicklaus Drive217-863-2145Par: 29

Herald & Review/Lisa MorrisonDave Hunt8th green Red Tail Run Golf Course2012 City Amateur Tournament

Yardage: 1,489Greens fees: $9Website: www.legendsofchampaign.com

Stone CreekUrbana217-367-3000Par: 72Yardage: 7,118Greens fees: $44Website: www.stonecreek

golfclub.com

University of Illinois BlueSavoy800 Hartwell Drive217-359-5613Par: 72Yardage: 6,479Greens fees: $22 week-daysDriving range: YesWebsite:

www.uofigolf.comUniversity of Illinois OrangeSavoy800 Hartwell Drive, 217-359-5613Par: 72Yardage: 6,866Greens fees: $22 week-daysDriving range: YesWebsite: www.uofigolf.com

MATTOON-CHARLESTON AREA

Meadowview Golf CourseMattoon6489 MeadowviewLane217-258-7888Par: 72Yardage: 6,745Type: PublicDriving range: Yeswww.meadowviewgolf.com

Norton Knolls Golf CourseOakland

North Reel Street, P.O.Box 594217-346-3102Par: 34Yardage: 2,547Type: PublicDriving range: No

Rogala Public LinksMattoon1322 State Highway 16217-235-5518

Par: 36Yardage:3,069Type: PublicDriving range:No

Eagle RidgeGolf CourseParis928 ClintonRoad217-463-3434Par: 72Yardage:6,589Type: Public

Bent Tree GolfCourseCharleston14618 E.County Road

400 North217-348-1611Par: 70Yardage: 6,240Type: Public

Timberlake Golf CourseSullivan957 County Road 700East217-797-6496Par: 70Yardage: 6,054Type: Publicwww.timberlakegolfcourse.com


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Mans´eld General Store107 N. Jefferson217.489.3351

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Margaret’s Attic toBasement II Antiques111 N. Jefferson217.489.6056

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Rose ‘n Berries114 Oliver

217.489.5733Call for Hours

Three Toad TreasuresFunky Junk Shop101 N. Jefferson217.489.6048

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Father son team of Bob and Mike Lee, end a roundof golf at Highland Park Golf Course Thursday morning. Mike Lee is watching his father putt.The Pantagraph Photo llustration/STEVE SMEDLEY

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