Jul
1
to Jul 4

American Legion Homecoming

The annual American Legion Homecoming will be held from July 1-4 in Fariview Park.

The carnival will be held from 6:00pm until 10:00pm each night. The annual fireworks display will be held Friday, July 4 at 10:00pm.

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Jul
11

Spero's 30th Annual Golf Classic

Tee Off for a Cause! Join us for Spero's 30th Annual Golf Classic – the must-attend event for golf lovers who want to make a difference!

Gather your colleagues, grab your clubs, and get ready for a day packed with fun, networking, and exciting door prizes! For just $500 per team, choose between a 4-person scramble for an 18-hole or 9-hole round with a cart, and enjoy a delicious lunch on the course, followed by tasty hors d'oeuvres at the 19th hole.

Registration: 10:00 AM
Shotgun Start: 11:00 AM

Secure your spot now at sperofs.org/golf-tournament/ and don’t miss this chance to swing for a great cause! For more information, feel free to contact us at 618.242.1070 ext. 1236. Let’s make a difference together!

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Jul
13

Hofbraufest Car, Truck, & Bike Show

Top 50 Cars and Trucks top 5 Bikes. 8-12:30 registration. Early bird $15, the day of show $20. To early bird call 618-493-9027, email jawsiroc@yahoo.com or message the Facebook page. Judging starts at 11:00. Attendance prizes and 50/50. Don’t forget about the chicken dinner at the community building.

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Jul
14

Museum After Dark - Speaker Series

Colonel Fred Johnson (USA, Retired) has told the story of his journey through five wars on the stage during the Wofford College TEDx, Louisville Moth GrandSlam, with the Louisville Storytellers Project, on the Moth Radio Hour Podcast and in Reader's Digest and Kentucky Living. In addition to publishing Five Wars: A Soldier's Journey to Peace, Fred is the author of Soft Skills in Hard Places: The Perryville Battlefield Leadership Experience. Currently, Colonel Johnson is a sixth grade teacher.

Contact Phone Number: (618) 545-0657

Contact Person: Centralia Museum

Contact Email: cahsmil@gmail.com

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Jul
16

Kids Art Class - Oil Painting

Kids Art Class!


Wednesday July 16th and 23rd
1:30p - 3:30p
Ages 8y-12y
$10 per class
Week one - Oil Painting
Week two - Watercolor painting
All supplies will be provided
Each participant will create a piece to take home from each class

Call 618-532-2951 to sign up - Spaces are limited

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Jul
18

Crowder Live in Concert

Crowder with special guest RENEE

Presented by Castle Ridge & Dunbar Music Group

Concert date is Friday, July 18th, 2025 – Doors open at 6:00pm and show starts at 7:00pm

Tickets on Sale NOW!!

A must-visit concert destination. 

A premier setting located between a Castle and a picturesque lake.

A recipe for a night you won’t forget!!

Over 3 Million records sold, 1.8 Billion global streams, and 5 GRAMMY® Nominations. Crowder’s first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, was named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year, garnered multiple radio hits, two GRAMMY® nominations for “Come As You Are” and “Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains), a Grand Ole Opry debut, a Dove Award and numerous K-LOVE Fan Award Nominations. American Prodigal, his GRAMMY® nominated follow-up album, released in 2016, landing at No. 1 on the Christian & Gospel Album Chart, No. 3 on the Digital Albums Chart, No. 5 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart and No. 12 on the all-genre, Top 200 Billboard Chart. The song “All My Hope” brought Crowder a No. 1 radio single, in addition to two Top 10 singles prior to that from American Prodigal. His third project, I Know A Ghost, hit No.1 yet again on the Billboard Top Christian Albums Chart, while also earning his fourth GRAMMY® nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Album. 

Following in the footsteps of his previous releases, Crowder’s fourth studio album, Milk & Honey (6.11.21), debuted at No.1 on the Billboard Top Christian/Gospel Albums Chart, bringing about a record-breaking year of music for the Texarkana-native upon its arrival. Nominated for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 2021 Dove Awards, the project’s lead single-turned-smash hit, “Good God Almighty,” not only peaked at No.1 at Christian radio, but it also sat atop the Billboard Christian Songs Chart for five consecutive weeks and landed Crowder his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart. Continuing the success, the album’s sophomore single, “In The House,” became Crowder’s fourth No.1 radio single in February 2022 and the project’s third single “God Really Loves Us” garnered a GRAMMY® nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song. Crowder’s latest release is his first Christmas album Milk & Cookies: A Merry Crowder Christmas. With recent press highlights including GMA, Fox & Friends, Wall Street Journal, PEOPLE Magazine, SPIN, American Songwriter and many more, Crowder is in the studio preparing for his fifth studio album coming in 2024.

Special guests RENEE are National Recording Artist Christian/pop, sister duo made up of Riley Renee and Rachael Renee. The sisters share the same middle name “RENEE”.

They were part of a recent Winter Jam Tour, where they performed alongside Anne Willson, We The Kingdom, Jeremy Camp, and many others. They have performed at stages all over North America. RENEE is signed with Toby Mac and Gotee Records.

The sisters bring energy and excitement to the stage and a kind of sparkle that’s contagious. Most importantly they love to lift up the name of Jesus and share their faith with the world.

****Limited accessible availability in each section. Accessible seating location subject to change.

****No age restrictions. Individuals younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years old or older. 

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Jul
20

CHALK IT UP! Downtown Art Fest

Come out and Chalk the Block at our Vibrant Art Fest!
Get ready to turn the streets into a Canvas at CHALK IT UP!- a bold, bright, and unforgettable Art Chalk Fest!
Watch in awe as talented artists transform the pavement into stunning masterpieces, bursting with color, creativity, and imagination.

APPLY AS A VENDORS OR FOOD TRUCK TODAY!!

LIVE CHALK ART- Witness artists bring their visions to life in real-time
INTERACTIVE ZONES- Grab some chalk and unleash your inner artist! In designated area for the public( separate from Chalk Artists)
FOOD TRUCKS & LOCAL VENDORS- Fuel Up with tasty treats while you explore the art!
CHALK ART CONTEST- Vote for your favorite piece and celebrate creativity!

CHALK IT UP! Event Registration

Whether you’re an artist, a dreamer, or just looking for a fun day out. CHALK IT UP! Is where color meets community. Bring your imagination—Let’s make the streets come alive!

Come for the art, stay for the vibes.
#ChalkItUp! #StreetArtMagic

If your application is approved, you will receive a separate email with the Link to pay for your spot. And don’t forget to share with all your friends!

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Jul
26

Schwartz Orchard Shrimp Boil

Shrimp Boil at Schwartz Orchard
July 26th 6:00pm
$16 per plate (BIG portions and BIG shrimps)
Tickets must be pre-purchased through the orchard
Rick Runyon on the guitar
It’s gonna be fun! Bring your family and friends and come hang out with us at the orchard
All things peaches too

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Aug
1

Priscilla Block at Castle Ridge

CASTLE RIDGE ANNOUNCES

Priscilla Block - LIVE IN CONCERT

with special guest

Presented by Castle Ridge & Dunbar Music Group

Tickets on Sale Friday, May 2nd at 10:00am!! - Visit castleridge.com to get your tickets

Concert date is Friday, August 1st, 2025 - Doors open at 6:00pm and show starts at 7:00pm

A must-visit concert destination.

A premier setting located between a Castle and a picturesque lake.

A recipe for a night you won't forget!!

PLATINUM-selling country star Priscilla Block draws fans in with her unfiltered, relatable songwriting, and catchy melodies. Her megawatt smile and gregarious personality have captured audiences across the U.S. and abroad. Pegged as an "Artist to Watch" by Amazon Music, American Songwriter, PANDORA, Spotify, CMT, The Boot, MusicRow, ITS, Country Now, Music Mayhem and more, Priscilla has rapidly become one of Nashville’s acclaimed truth-tellers with a voice for her generation.

Priscilla landed her first No. 1 smash at country radio with Justin Moore duet, “You, Me, & Whiskey”.

Current single “Good On You” has over 15M streams across platforms.

Previous singles “Just About Over You” more than 65M streams and “My Bar” more than 34M streams.

She recently released brand new song, “He’s My Man”.

Priscilla has a highly-engaged social media following, 2M followers on TikTok!

Since the launch of Welcome to the Block Party, Priscilla has earned New Artist nominations for the inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards, the ACM Awards, and CMT Breakthrough Video of the Year as well as Collaborative Video of the Year.

High profile media includes The Kelly Clarkson Show, the Tamron Hall Show, hosting the People’s Choice Country Awards and ACM red carpet show, ACM Honors, and features in Billboard, The Tennessean, PEOPLE Magazine, The New York Times, and more!

Priscilla wrote every song on her debut project Welcome to the Block Party and the 16-track deluxe including her Platinum-selling smash “Just About Over You,” the Top 25 hit “My Bar,” and fan favorites “Off the Deep End,” “Wish You Were the Whiskey,” “Thick Thighs,” and “Like A Boy”.

 ****Limited accessible availability in each section. Accessible seating location subject to change.

****No age restrictions. Individuals younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years old or older. 

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****Tickets purchases are final and are non-refundable.

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Aug
8

Dillon Carmichael Live in Concert

Presented by Castle Ridge & Dunbar Music Group

Tickets on Sale NOW!!

Concert date is Friday, August 8th, 2025 – Doors open at 6:00pm and show starts at 7:00pm

With a voice that commands attention, Dillon Carmichael delivers songs straight from the heart of true country living: gritty but soulful, timeless but defiant, heartfelt but unapologetically hard-hitting. After making his debut with the widely acclaimed Hell On An Angel—a 2018 album produced by nine-time Grammy winner Dave Cobb—the Burgin, Kentucky-bred singer/songwriter set off on a steady rise that’s now included scoring two consecutive Top 25 singles with “Son Of A” and “Drinkin’ Problems,” touring with the likes of Luke Bryan and Cody Johnson, and earning adulation from leading outlets like Rolling Stone and the New York Times. For his most monumental chapter yet, Carmichael now presents his new album Keepin’ Country Alive—a deeply personal body of work inspired by his hometown and the people who make it so vital, each song spotlighting the extraordinary force of his formidable baritone like never before.

Recently named a New Face of Country Music by Country Radio Seminar, Carmichael has also spent much of the past few years out on the road, with his live history now including sharing bills with legends like Dwight Yoakam and touring across Europe as support for Jon Pardi. “People always ask if I get nervous before I go onstage, but the truth is playing a show is the only time I’m not nervous,” he says. “For that hour or so I can forget about everything going on in the world, and just focus on doing what I love.” And as he gets set to release Keepin’ Country Alive, Carmichael hopes his songs might provide others with a similar sense of joyful relief. “There’s a lot of different themes on this record—one song might make you want to call your mama, another might make you want to throw down and party, some songs might make you cry,” he says. “But no matter what, I hope they help you to forget about your problems for a while, to not overthink things or take yourself too seriously, and just take a little time to remember all the good things in life.”

****Limited accessible availability in each section. Accessible seating location subject to change.

****No age restrictions. Individuals younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years old or older.

****See other event details when purchasing tickets.

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Aug
13

Hot Air Balloon Crew Training

Hot Air Balloon Crew Training will be held at Centralia Foundation Park in Centralia, Illinois on August 13, 2025 at 5:30pm.

Ever wanted to be apart of Centralia Balloon Fest? Being a part of a crew for a hot air balloon is the best way to get a free hands-on experience!

Crew volunteers are a vital part of Centralia Balloon Fest! Hot air balloons typically need 3-4 crew to get these large balloons inflated, standing upright, and taken back down again.

Upon arrival of Crew Training, you'll be handed a packet containing all information regarding the setup, chase, and take down. Experienced hot air balloon pilots will be there to walk everyone through the steps of ballooning. Towards the end of the training, you'll be paired with a hot air balloon and pilot for that evening's flight! (weather dependent)

Those who are interested in crewing all weekend long at Centralia Ballon Fest will be paired with a balloon and pilot. Crews are needed at each 6am and 6pm flight Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning.

No need to RSVP, just show up and join us!

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Aug
15
to Aug 17

Centralia Balloon Fest

Centralia Balloon Fest is one of the largest events in southern Illinois, and we are back for the 36th year of 35 hot air balloons, live entertainment, and over 100 food and craft vendors. This family-friendly event takes place in Centralia, IL at Foundation Park, a 300-acre nature park.

$10 Cash Only Daily Admission on Friday & Saturday.

Free Admission on Sunday (Free Family Fun Day)

Free admission to kids 2 years or younger.

PRE-SALE ADMISSION - $10 WRISTBAND
Wristbands are good for BOTH Friday & Saturday. Wristbands MUST be worn on wrist for park entry.

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Aug
22
to Aug 24

Annual NBRA Boat Races

Save the date for the Annual NBRA Boat Races on August 22-23-24, 2025!

Castle Ridge will host their Smoke on the Water Fest on Saturday August 23.

More details to come!

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Sep
6

Dueling Pianos at Castle Ridge

Due to high demand, Dueling Pianos returns to Castle Ridge.

Experience the ultimate dueling pianos event, featuring Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos.

This highly anticipated event will take place on Saturday, September 6th in Centralia, Illinois.

Secure your tickets now to avoid sell-out.

With spirited cocktails, beautiful lakeside views, and adornments built for royalty…this is an event that you do not want to miss!

Doors Open At 6pm

Show Starts At 7pm

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Oct
4

Walk to End Alzheimer's - South Central IL

Join us for the Walk to End Alzheimer's - South Central Illinois at Kaskaskia College!

Date: 10/4/2025
Registration: 8:30 am
Opening Ceremony: 9:30 am
Walk Starts: 10:00 am

Register for free today at www.alz.org/SCILwalk. Participants who fundraise $100+ before Walk Day will receive the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's T-shirt!

Sponsorship opportunities available! Call or email Walk Manager Joslyn Stone for more information.

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.

Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer's Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer's.

Address / Location of Event: 27210 College Rd., Centralia, IL 62801, United States

Event Website: http://www.alz.org/SCILWalk

Contact Phone Number: (314) 801-0408

Contact Person: Joslyn Stone

Contact Email: jmstone@alz.org

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Jul
4

4th of July Parade

Mark your calendars! The 4th of July Parade is will be held on Friday July 4, 2025. The parade starts at 1:00pm.

The parade begins at the intersection of West Broadway and South Chestnut Street and travels west on Broadway. It ends in Fairview Park near the south entrance (0.74 miles). The parade will consist of vehicles and pedestrian traffic and include veterans, service members, families of service members, veteran or military support organizations and/or individuals wishing to display their support.

This event is sponsored by the Centralia Veteran Affairs Committee.

Those in attendance will not want to miss the other festivities in Fairview Park including a 3 day carnival, food vendors and a fireworks display later that day at dusk!

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Jun
28

Centralia Youth Commission Opportunity Fair

What does Centralia, Illinois have for you? Come find out at the Centralia Youth Commission Opportunity Fair, hosted by Castle Ridge, on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 10 am-1 pm. With over forty participating local groups, you can find out what’s available and how to get involved in Sports, Drama Clubs, Bands, Local Events, Parks & Rec Activities, Civic Organizations, Recycling, Summer Youth Programs and so much more!  Want to find out about Educational and Career Opportunities, Transportation, Healthcare, Fundraising, Volunteer Work and Community Services? This is the Fair for You!!!! And it’s FREE!!!!

 

Link:  https://www.facebook.com/events/s/centralia-youth-commissions-op/931949128876829/

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Jun
27

2025 Irvington Homecoming

The 2025 Irvington Homecoming will be held Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28 in Irvington Park.

The festivities begin Friday at 5:00pm with food, drinks, and live music, with The Crush performing from 8:00pm until 11:00pm. Registration for the bags tournament will begin at 6:00pm, with the games to follow at 7:00pm. The Smokin’ after Midnight Food Truck will be in the park from 6:00pm until 10:00pm.

Events will begin at 4:00pm Saturday, with a multitude of attractions including craft vendors, beer poker, live music, snow a cake walk, and car show. Rick Runyon will perform from 1:00pm until 4:00pm, with Hank Jourdan following from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. The event will conclude that evening with the annual fireworks show.

Car show registration will be held from 10:00am until 12:00pm Saturday.

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Jun
26

Open Mic Night at Hair of the Dog

Open mic nights are starting at Hair of the Dog in Centralia, IL! Open to the public, dogs are welcome, too!

Go ahead and mark your calendars every Thursday from 6-10! Come out and sing a song, play the guitar, read a poem... the mic is yours!

We provide the mic and sound system, you provide the talent. See ya soon 😉

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Jun
14
to Jun 15

Family Fun Day at Wamac City Park

The inaugural Family Fun Day at Wamac City Park will be held from 11:00am until 6:00pm on Saturday, June 14 to benefit the Wamac Police Department!

The event will offer a day of games, train rides, bounce houses, and a dunking booth!

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Jun
13
to Jun 14

Centralia Juneteenth - Homecoming Celebration

Mark your calendars! All roads are leading back home in June for the Centralia Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration.
This year, the committee is planning a 2-Day celebration filled with activities for the entire family.
More information will be added once it is available!

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Jun
13

Amy Center Golf Scramble

The Amy Schulz Child Advocacy Center is hosting a Golf Scramble as its major fundraiser of 2025.

The scramble will be held Friday, June 13 at the Green Hills Golf Club in Mt. Vernon.

Those interested in registered a 4-person team may do so by emailing director@amycenter.org or calling 618-244-2100.

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May
30

$10 Raffle for 3 Prizes worth $500 or greater!

Thank you to A&A Armory, Withers Broadcasting, and Molenhour Equipment for donating the prizes!

Raffle tickets may be purchased for $10 each at the chamber office or other upcoming chamber events.

Winners will be drawn at the Golf Plae Dae on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Winner does not need to be present to win!

1st Prize - Ruger Wrangler .22 Revolver plus Holster - must have FOID card and to be picked up at A&A Armory.

2nd Prize - Cardinals Tickets for Tuesday, July 29 - certificate to be redeemed with Withers Broadcasting.

3rd Prize - Redmax 16” Chainsaw - donated by Molenhour Power Equipment.

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May
30

Centralia Chamber Golf Plae Dae - Colonial Golf Course

Join us on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Colonial Golf Course in Sandoval for our "Western" themed golf scramble!

10:30am - Check-In

11:00am - Shotgun Start

4:00pm - 19th Hole - Awards and Prizes!

Round-Up Sponsor - we'll round them up for you

  • "Best Western" Theme sponsored by Best Western Plus

  • Team Photos sponsored by Intermountain Electronics

  • Lunch sponsored by Monken Auto

  • Drinks sponsored by SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital

  • 19th hole sponsored by Kaskaskia College

  • Winner's Prizes sponsored by Bradford National Bank

SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE!

$150 Rodeo Sponsor - rodeo games at each hole with prizes

     (straightest drive, longest drive, longest putt, etc.)  

$400 for four-person team / $100 for individual player

(Includes 18-holes w/ cart, hole games, lunch on the course, soft drinks and beer.)

REGISTER ONLINE: https://forms.gle/r7orwCXkvbESFf5v9

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May
26

Memorial Day Bicycle Ride and Memorial Ceremony

The American Legion Post 446 is hosting its annual Memorial Day Bicycle Ride and Memorial Ceremony.

The 6-mile community ride will begin at 9 a.m., with entrants meeting and taking off from the American Legion Parking Lot at 117 S. Poplar. Those who participate will receive shirt on the day of the ride.

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May
21

“Dive into Marketing” Centralia Chamber Member Lunch

Save the date! Wednesday, May 21, at Centralia Community Youth Center we will dive into marketing with our local media. Learn valuable tips from some of the best marketers and advertisers in the area.

Lunch will be provided starting at 12:00pm by Big Daddy’s Floating Ribs for $20/person. The menu will include:

• Slow Smoked Pulled Pork w/ Buns
• Slow Smoked Beef Brisket w/ Buns
• Sides: Potato Salad, Pit Baked Beans, & Plain Chips
• Desert: Cookies
• Beverages: Tea, Lemonade, & Water

Please RSVP online by Friday, May 16.

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May
19

Miss Rita's Story Time

Raise your children to be lifelong readers by bringing them to story time at the Library! Story Time is held in the Discovery Room on the Library’s 2nd floor (accessible via elevator and stairs).

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May
17

Friends of the Library Books Plus Sale

Support the CRLD Friends of Library by buying used (and sometimes new) books, DVDs, and more! Fill up a bag provided by the Friends for only $8 per bag. Please remember that it is a cash-only sale and bills larger than $20 will not be accepted. Public 10am-noon. Members Only Sale 9-10am. To become a Friend, visit our website: https://www.centralialibrary.org/

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May
15

After Hours at Castle Ridge III Rooftop Bar & Bistro (for Chamber Members)

Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 15th and get ready to mix, mingle, and make valuable business connections at the Tri-Chamber Business After Hours—hosted at the stunning III Rooftop Bar & Bistro at Castle Ridge in Centralia, Illinois!

 

Enjoy lakeside cocktails, great conversations, and endless networking opportunities as we bring together members from:

Greater Salem Area Chamber of Commerce

Greater Centralia Area Chamber of Commerce

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce

 

(This is a PRIVATE INVITE ONLY event for the active members of the previously stated Chamber of Commerce locations)

 

 

Location: III Rooftop Bar & Bistro at Castle Ridge (1 Castle Ridge Lane Centralia IL 62801)

Date: Thursday, May 15th

Time: 4pm-6pm

 

Door Prizes Alert!

Don’t forget to bring your business cards—each one gets you an entry to win some fantastic door prizes!

 

This is your chance to expand your network, enjoy an evening of relaxed business connections, and experience one of the area’s most beautiful venues.

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May
8

Illinois Chamber Webinar - The Life of a Workers’ Comp. Claim

The Life of a Workers' Compensation Claim

5/8/2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Join Kevin Deuschle with IFMK Law Ltd. as he discusses the life of a worker’s compensation claim at every stage of handling, from initial reporting and filing forms, to motions for hearings and the specific tools the parties use to strategically advance litigation to closure. We will evaluate court processes and guidelines with respect to settlement and trial procedure at the Commission and appellate levels.

Register Here

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May
8

Ribbon Cutting for Wintea Express

We are celebrating one of our newest restaurants, Wintea Express, with a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, May 8, at 11:00am. They are located at 745 West Broadway in Centralia, IL.

Wintea Express mixes the vibrant flavors of Asia with the warmth of a cozy coffee shop. Their restaurant serves up a delicious fusion of traditional Asian cuisine and modern twists, alongside a wide variety of specialty boba coffee drinks.

Everyone is invited to join us & order lunch afterwards.

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