Visit the Elmhurst History Museum! Part of the current exhibition dives into the ‘Rails to Trails’ movement in the 1950s and 1960s, the Illinois Prairie Path being a successful example of that movement. We’ve also included an interactive Prairie Path experience, where guests get to sit on our vintage Schwinn and enjoy 2-3 minute videos […]
Please email us info@ipp.org if you'd participate to come or if you have questions. Thank you!
Please contact Eric Keeley at keeley.eric@gmail.com if you can come. For more information, visit the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie website. Although this is not an IPPc event, send an email to info@ipp.org if you have any unanswered questions.
Please help one of the Illinois Prairie Path communities! Register using the link below. Thank you!! ***************************************************** Event Timing: Saturday, September 23rd @ 9 AM Event Address: There will be two starting locations. An email will go out before the event with your start location based on which zone you select. https://forms.gle/jMRAxiakxCbjbHWB8
Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL When a Pebble Starts an Avalanche: Exploring the History and Value of the Illinois Prairie Path Wednesday, September 27 | 7P | Community Center, Atten Rm. #222 | FREE Event Explore the history and value of the Illinois Prairie Path with this presentation. It will be informative […]
The Illinois Prairie Path (IPP) conversion efforts reached a milestone on Monday, September 30, 1963 when the Chicago Tribune published a letter to the editor from May Theilgaard Watts advocating for a public path on the abandoned route of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Electric (CA&E) rail line. Public response to her letter was immediate […]
The Villa Park F.U.N. commission invites you to the Autumn Jubilee. This event is for the whole family. Join us for food trucks, local vendors, face painting, kids crafts, pumpkin decorating, music and more!!! Saturday September 30th from 2:00-7:00 220 S. Villa Ave, Villa Park
