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Wed 11/1/23 to Sun 12/31/23
STREATOR
STREATOR "ESCAPE" *FUNDRAISER*
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Dos Fuentes
Expires 12/14/2023
$5 OFF a $40+ Ticket
Wonderful Mexican Dining!
Experience a Premier Family Owned and Operated Establishment. Try it once to become a regular customer!
Not Valid with any other Offer. Limit one coupon per ticket.
Nature's Designs by Tiff
Fresh Florals, Silk Florals, Custom Chalkboard Designs, Home Decor, Gifts, Candles, Bath Products, Candy Bouquets, and much more!
www.naturesdesignsfloral.com (815) 692-3024
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Old Log Cabin
Expires 01/06/2024
$2 OFF an Appetizer with two Entrées
American Dining along Historic Rt 66!
Come to Enjoy Breakfast and Lunch!
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Wed 11/15/23 to Wed 12/13/23
FORREST
~CHRISTMAS ANGELS~ *DONATIONS*
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Fri 11/17/23 to Fri 12/8/23
DWIGHT
*LOVE BOXES* ~DONATIONS~
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Once n Again
Shop or consign preowned name brands for your entire family! Shop In-store and Online
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The Spotted Owl
We are a locally owned, small town Boutique offering . . . Women's clothing Jewelry Accessories Home Decor and More!
www.shopthespottedowl.com (815) 692-1201
Tue 11/21/23 to Thu 12/14/23
DWIGHT
*POINSETTIAS* ~FFA FUNDRAISER~
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Tue 11/21/23 to Fri 12/8/23
PONTIAC
*TOY DRIVE* ~FUNDRAISER~
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Mon 11/27/23 to Thu 12/14/23
GIBSON CITY
*CHRISTMAS BASKETS DONATIONS* ~AMERICAN LEGION~
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Mon 11/27/23 to Mon 12/18/23
GRAYMONT ~ PONTIAC ~ CHENOA
DONATIONS FOR ~LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES~
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Mon 11/27/23 to Mon 12/11/23
PIPER CITY
~RUG SET RAFFLE~ *FUNDRAISER*
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Mon 11/27/23 to Fri 12/15/23
SHELDON
*SPONSOR AN ANGEL*
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Mon 11/27/23 to Sat 12/9/23
SHELDON
~EVENT AT LIBRARY~
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Mon 12/4/23 to Sat 12/16/23
FAIRBURY
~EVENTS~
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Zephyr Roofing
YOUR Central IL Roofing Company! Our Greatest Value to Homeowners is Managing Property & Insurance Claims! - Licensed, Bonded & Insured - Manufacturer Lifetime Warranties Available - Experienced Property Claims Management - 3 Year Workmanship Guarantee - Financing Available
Mon 12/4/23 to Sat 12/16/23
FAIRBURY
*LETTERS TO SANTA* ~DOMINY LIBRARY~
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Alliance Grain
Farmer-Owned Cooperative
Grain Marketing and Handling Services
Includes 15 Elevators throughout East Central Illinois
State Farm - Greg Kurtenbach
There when things go wrong. Here to help life go right.
Call or Visit us to see how we can help you. www.gregkinsurance.com
Ken's Oil Service
“You Call, We Haul” Based out of Forrest, we are here to help with all your fuel and lubricant needs! With a semi transport truck, 3 tandem fuel trucks, a single axle bulk oil truck, and a bulk DEF truck, we are able to service any size delivery.
We carry Chevron and Mobil oil products, in addition to our Ken’s Oil house brand and other chemical and industrial coolants. Putting the customer first, we strive to serve you with a smile!!
Call us today at 815-657-8593!
Odell (Village)
Welcome to the Village of Odell! Odell is an award winning community in the heart of historic Route 66 with 19th century architecture.
It is a safe, healthy, and vibrant place to raise a family, start a business, or enjoy a quite retirement. Also check out its places of dining!
Odell is a laid-back small town near amenities while still embracing the advantages of a rural setting like the lack of congestion, noise, pollution, and crime.
The shoppe offers a variety of one-of-a-kind, unique, locally-made/accented creations!
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Turning Point Therapies
Physical Therapy services are provided by highly skilled licensed therapists.
Providing Physical Therapy for all conditions. ALSO, come visit our Fitness Center!!!
Tue 12/5/23 to Sun 12/31/23
LEROY
~TOYS FOR TOTS~ AMERICAN LEGION Dropoff
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Tue 12/5/23 to Sat 12/23/23
MELVIN
~LIGHTS ON HUNT STREET~ ~VINTAGE CHRISTMAS DISPLAY~ ON MAIN ST
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Custom Home Building, General Contractor Remodeling, Design Services
(815) 692-2909 or (815) 419-8672
Dave's Supermarket
WOW'ing Customers Since 1950! Family-Owned One-of-a-Kind Supermarket, Deli, Bakery, Catering,
In-Store. Online. Curbside Pickup.
Wed 12/6/23 to Thu 12/7/23
WATSEKA
~SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR~ IMH AUXILIARY *FUNDRAISER*
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Thu 12/7/23
CHENOA ~ FAIRBURY ~ CHATSWORTH
*SPECIALTY SHOPS* ~PRAIRIE AREA CHRISTMAS WALK~ 4-8 PM
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Thu 12/7/23
PONTIAC
~VISITS WITH SANTA~ *SCHEDULE*
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Thu 12/7/23
WATSEKA
*HOLIDAY SIP & SHOP*
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Fri 12/8/23
DWIGHT
*VFW POST 2608 & AUXILIARY* ~SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS DINNER ~OR~ PORK CHOP DINNER~
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Sat 12/9/23
CORNELL
FOOD PANTRY
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CALL for Installation & Repair
Commercial & Residential
Licensed. Bonded. Insured.
Sat 12/9/23
CORNELL
*CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS* ~BREAKFAST~PARADE~SINGING~ TREE LIGHTING~FESTIVITIES
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Sat 12/9/23
CULLOM
~LOTS OF FREE ACTIVITIES~ and ~OTHER EVENTS~
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Sat 12/9/23
DWIGHT
~SENSORY SENSITIVE~ SANTA VISIT * By Appointment Only*
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Sat 12/9/23
FAIRBURY
*CASH BASH*
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Dimond Bros. Insurance
Call for a Quote with any of your Insurance Needs.
Business. Personal. Health. Life. Policy Services. Insurance since 1867.
Double M Machine
A Great Employer while performing Die Services, Fixture Services and General Machining Services.
Call (815) 692-4676 if you have a need!
Sat 12/9/23
FORREST
PANCAKES ~ SAUSAGE ~ EGGS BREAKFAST *FUNDRAISER* FORREST AMERICAN LEGION
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Sat 12/9/23
FORREST
**FOOD PANTRY**
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WC Market in Fairbury Furniture
Ever changing selection of unique gifts and home decor! We are located inside the Fairbury Furniture store in downtown Fairbury!
Kilgus Farmstead & Country Store
Visit our On-Farm Creamery and Country Store!
Try our fresh soft serve ice-cream, dairy and meat products, and check out other delicious local goods.
www.kilgusfarmstead.com
Fairbury Furniture
Now OPEN our Upper Level!!  More selection in Dining Living and Bedroom plus so much more!
Also, WC Market is inside Fairbury Furniture for your Home Decor needs.
www.fairburyfurniture.com (815)692-3000
Sat 12/9/23
GIBSON CITY
~CHRISTMAS EVENTS ~ 12 DAYS~ *FUNDRAISER*
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Sat 12/9/23
LEXINGTON
*CHRISTKINDLEMARKET* EVENT ~ 9 DAYS ~
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Aftershock Decals & Design
We are passionate about making unique & one of a kind custom design for each and every client!
Our specialty is working with you to develop custom design and printing that stands out from the rest.
Creative Innovation NOT Custom Duplication! Sick of getting a duplicate? Go with the company EVERYONE loves to copy!
Sat 12/9/23
ODELL
*HOLIDAY VENDOR SHOW* 9AM - 2PM
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Sat 12/9/23
ODELL
~FISH & WING FRY~ *Sportman's Club ~and~ Firemen/First Responders*
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Nutrien
We produce and distribute over 25 million tons of potash, nitrogen and phosphate products for agricultural, industrial, and feed customers world-wide.
Edna Steidinger, CFP®
www.the-financial-center.com
Call (815) 692-6615
Securities and Investment Advisory Services Offered Through Commonwealth Financial Network - Member FINRA/SIPC a Registered Investment Advisor Fixed Insurance Products and Services Offered by CES Insurance Agency
Sat 12/9/23
PIPER CITY
SANTA's WORKSHOP ~and~ HOLIDAY HOOPLA
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Sat 12/9/23
PONTIAC
*BOOK SIGNINGS* ~LOCAL POET & ILLUSTRATOR~
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Sun Ag, Inc.
We serve Farmers!
Dry & Liquid Fertilizer Applications Pesticide Applications Y-Drop Nitrogen Applications Custom Anhydrous Applications (Strip-till)
Also Crop Scouting (Drone Available) Soil Testing AA & UAN Applicator Rentals
Sat 12/9/23
PONTIAC
*HOLIDAY MARKET* ~SATURDAYS~ NOV & DEC
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Sat 12/9/23
THAWVILLE
PARADE AT 5:00 PM
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Call for unbeatable services!
24 Hour Emergency Service Available
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Sat 12/9/23
THAWVILLE
~HOME CHRISTMAS DECORATING CONTEST~
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Pontiac Recycling
We BUY your JUNK!
Serving Individuals. Industrial Pickup. Farmers.
Aluminum Cans Household “Stuff” Steel/Metal Newspapers Magazines Old Appliances Copper Brass Tin Anything Aluminum
Sat 12/9/23
WATSEKA
~EVENT FOR CHILDREN~
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Sun 12/10/23
CHATSWORTH
SECOND SUNDAY BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
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BCS, LLC.
Farmers…Let us help you with your soil fertility and pest management needs!
 With soil testing as the foundation of our philosophy and business, we have grown into a full service retail operation serving the Central IL area.
Arrowsmith – 309.727.1500 Chenoa – 815.945.7076 Gibson City – 217.800.1158 McLean – 309.874.2221
Mon 12/11/23 to Fri 12/22/23
FORREST
*12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS CRAFTS* ~DECEMBER EVENTS~
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Tue 12/12/23
FAIRBURY
*MOBILE FOOD PANTRY* 2:30pm - 3:00pm
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Tue 12/12/23
FORREST
~HAMPSHER HOTEL~ *HOLIDAY LUNCHEON*
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Tue 12/12/23
LEROY
AMERICAN LEGION ~TUESDAY NIGHTS~
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Tue 12/12/23
PONTIAC
WINTER PAINTING CLASS
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323 Design Team
Visit Our 323 Design Team Showroom Featuring the following: Commercial Casework Countertops Residential Cabinetry Custom CNC Solutions Closet & Garage Concepts
Chatsworth American Legion
Look for the next Steak Fry on the Community Connection's Events Page! Thank you, everyone, who supports the Chatsworth American Legion! It is appreciated!
We are committed to being an efficient producer of ethanol and distillers' grain, maximizing returns, and enhancing the economic development of American agriculture.
Tue 12/12/23
PONTIAC
KAREN CARPENTER Tribute ~CONCERT~ *Rescheduled*
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Tue 12/12/23
WASHBURN ~ METAMORA ~ ROANOKE ~ FLANAGAN ~ FAIRBURY
*MOBILE FOOD BANK*
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Wed 12/13/23
FORREST
**STORYTIME** ~DECEMBER EVENTS~
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Thu 12/14/23
CHATSWORTH
*CHRISTMAS PARADE* ~6:00 pm~
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Thu 12/14/23
Chatsworth
Children's Christmas Store!
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Serving: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential
Although we have grown to specialize in ag-related projects, we are licensed to provide residential, commercial and industrial electrical services.
We understand that details are critically important in the electrical business. Commitment to quality & attention to details is what sets us apart.
Thu 12/14/23
PONTIAC
~SHOP LATE TILL 8:00~
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Thu 12/14/23
WATSEKA
~FUNDRAISER~
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Fri 12/15/23
CHENOA
~GAMES~CRAFTS~& MORE~ *FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS*
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Fri 12/15/23
COLFAX
*QUILT RAFFLE *BENEFIT* ~WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT~ ~AMERICAN LEGION~
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Fri 12/15/23
SHELDON
~CHRISTMAS EVENT #2~
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Fairbury Fastener & Supply
The #1 store for Individuals, Contractors, Farmers, or Families Looking for...
Hardware Tools Welding Gases/Supplies Farm Supplies Pressure Washers Air Compressors Hydraulic Assemblies More! Come to us for all your fastener & supply needs and wants!
Sat 12/16/23
CABERY
*BREAKFAST WITH SANTA* ~AND~ELVES & FIREFIGHTERS~
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Sat 12/16/23
Chatsworth
Cookie Extravaganza!
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Sat 12/16/23
ELLIOTT ~ SIBLEY ~ MELVIN ~ ROBERTS ~PIPER CITY ~ KEMPTON ~ STELLE ~ CABERY
*SANTA ROAD RALLY* ~FORD COUNTY~
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First State Bank of Forrest
A Strong Friend for Your Family.
firststatebankofforrest.com
Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
Sat 12/16/23 to Sun 12/17/23
FAIRBURY
~TIMBER RIDGE LUMINARIES~ 5:00pm - 10:00pm
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Sat 12/16/23
FAIRBURY
~COMMUNITY EVENT~
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Heart's Desire
Come see what we have to offer!
Homeware, Antiques, Memorial Items J.R. Watkins Products, Honey Wind Willow Dips, Door County Coffee, Country Home Dips Locally-made Chocolates & Much More!
Stone Seed
Farmers! Let’s bring your vision to life. We live here. We farm here. Stone Seed knows Illinois because we live and farm here too.
At Stone Seed, we’re committed to helping farmers find success — however they define it.
With locally tested products that offer consistent performance, we’ll help you make the choices that move you toward your goals.
Specialty Shops of Fairbury!
Remember the Small Businesses....
Shop the Specialty Shops! Enjoy Small Town Shopping!
B & D Chemical, Inc.
Farm Chemical and Fertilizers!
Adjuvants Fungicides Insecticides Fertilizer Fertilizer Additives Micronutrients Seed Treatment
Call (815) 304-6687 for Your Application Needs!
Calandar, Events, Coupons, and More!
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Sat 12/16/23
FORREST
~HOLIDAY BAKESALE~ *FUNDRAISER*
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Sat 12/16/23
NORMAL
*MOBILE FOOD BANK*
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Chatsworth Community
Visit the Bluebird Capital of Illinois!
A Friendly Town in a Farming Community
ChatsworthIL.gov
Sun 12/17/23
COLFAX
AMERICAN LEGION **CHICKEN & FISH FRY**
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Sun 12/17/23
PONTIAC
DECORATED CHRISTMAS MUG EVENT
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Clubhouse Bar and Grill
Expires 12/14/2023
$3 OFF Two Entrées
Restaurant Open All Seasons
www.indiancreekgc.com/clubhouse-bar-and-grill
Not Valid with any other Offer.
Sun 12/17/23
PONTIAC
KIDSNIC~ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS~
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Mon 12/18/23
FAIRBURY
~FOOD PANTRY~
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Thu 12/21/23
FAIRBURY
~PHOTOS WITH SANTA~
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Lost in Time
Expires 12/14/2023
FREE Cup of Coffee with Breakfast
The Small-Town Eatery with Homemade Baked Goods!
We Welcome Locals and Friends from Afar!
Not Valid with any other Offer.
www.lostintimeinc.com - (815) 692-2100
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Please ENJOY first going virtually on this tour... You're encouraged to hop into your car and Tour and Taste Central IL!
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China Kitchen - Fairbury
Expires 12/14/2023
FREE Order of Vegetable Fried Rice with a $45+ Ticket
Enjoy our Family Owned Chinese Restaurant!
Carry-Out and Enjoy after receiving Kind Service!
Not Valid with any other Offer.
K & H Truck Plaza
Home Cooking! Daily Specials! Good Eating!
Sat 12/23/23
FAIRBURY
~SAVE THE DATE~
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Wed 12/27/23
FAIRBURY
~ BLOOD MOBILE ~ 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Wed 12/27/23
PONTIAC
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Gig's Place
Known for Great Food at a Great Price! Wonderful Pizza too!
Dine-in or Carry Out.
Popup Calendar
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Thu 12/28/23
FORREST
*BUILD A BUDDY* ~Snowman~Gingerbread Man~ OR ~Winter Moose~
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Sun 12/31/23
WATSEKA
EVENT: 7-11 PM
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