Hobbies
Illinois artisans and hobbyists, including crafts, carvings, collections and other creativity.
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February 10, 2014
Art Appreciation at the Geneseo Art League
The Geneseo Art League helps foster the arts in the community of the small northwestern Illinois town.
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February 10, 2014
A Trip Down Memory Lane Crafting Retreat
Orangeville woman turns father's farm into a crafters' oasis – Memory Lane Crafting Retreat.
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October 31, 2013
Snow Day at Morton Arboretum
Head to Morton Arboretum in Lisle for a day filled with fun winter activities, such as snowshoeing.
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August 22, 2013
Cork Creations from Lotta Corks
Discover vineyard-inspired home decor from Gillespie-based company, Lotta Corks.
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May 20, 2013
Motorsport Mountain at Gob Hill
An old coal processing facility at Gob Hill in Northwestern Illinois has been turned into Atkinson Motorsports Park,...
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April 17, 2013
When Spring Has Sprung in Illinois
How Illinois residents celebrate the arrival of springtime.
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March 2, 2013
Recreational Bikers Enjoy Illinois Trail Mix
Illinois cyclists can cruise dozen of trail options throughout the state.
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February 8, 2013
Grow a Green Thumb with The Garden Journal: The Essentials
Take the guesswork out of gardening with Liane Doxey's helpful book, The Garden Journal: The Essentials.
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October 26, 2012
Young Farmer Builds Toy Hobby Into a Business
Sixth-generation farmer Alan Chesnut founded Top Shelf Replicas, an independent manufacturer of die-cast collectibles.
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August 13, 2012
1,000 Tree Project Plants Seeds, Good Deeds
The 1,000 Tree Planting Project is an all-volunteer effort to plant 1,000 trees on one day every fall...