Festivals Grant Program News Today

According to the IDNR, 124,547 people attended the event from Friday to Sunday. Chris McGinness, Site Superintendent III of FMSP, said that is an increase of 37,547 over last year’s

Decatur Park District approved the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater restoration.

Using a blend of state, private and local tax dollars, Springfield Park District is undergoing an aggressive program to upgrade its 34 parks, Leslie Sgro...

The town has a full day of entertainment - singers, dangers, bands, magic - for ShirleyFest, a family event designed bring more awareness and engagement in the community for local arts programs. 

Getting more than kicks on Route 66

Hoffman Estates will receive a $500,000 matching state grant to help fund $1 million in planned investments at the Virginia Mary Hayter Village Green, including concessions and restroom upgrades.

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater will receive a $500,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Planned improvements will not preclude future site development

Naper Settlement has been selected to receive a $187,003 state tourism grant.

The woman who invented the game that eventually became Monopoly was born in Macomb. The community plans to honor her and celebrate that connection by developing the world’s largest Monopoly board on its courthouse square.