ON THIS DAY in 1928 Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin while sorting through petri dishes containing colonies of the bacteria Staphylococcus.
In Carterville, attend the John A. Logan Hunting & Fishing Days-
Kids activities, free youth fishing, guest speakers, food, vendors, entertainment, contests, prizes, animals and music. 2 full days to enjoy. Saturday Sept. 27 from 9am to 5pm & Sunday, Sept. 28th 9am to 4pm at JALC – Carterville. www.sihfd.org or find the event on Facebook.
Latin Hip Hop as new poetry presentation Sept 25th 5:30pm-Carbondale Public Library. host a lively, bilingual interactive presentation for youth and families that includes video, rich discussion, and lots of musical enjoyment! Catalina Maria Johnson makes a strong case for hip-hop by Latino and indigenous artists from the U.S. and the Spanish-speaking Americas as a legitimate form of contemporary poetry: https://ilhumanities.org/speakers/catalina-maria-johnson
24th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival will bring cars, music, fun and nostalgia back into historic downtown Springfield September 26th - 28th.
Free For Spectators. www.visitspringfieldillinois.com
September 26 - September 28, 2025
Fri 6p-10p; Sat 8a-10p; Sun 7:30a-2p
1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
September 26 - 28, 2025 | Downtown Springfield, IL
Visit the City of Anna Farmers Market Tuesdays from 7am to Noon in the East Davie Parking lot. A great way to support local farmers and vendors and keep your body healthy. Open through October. For inquiries contact the Chamber of Commerce at 618-833-6311. www.southernmostillinois.com
