The Illinois Prairie Path started as the CA&E Railroad. Come learn about IPP history!!! Many railway relics are still visible from the Path. You don't have to look hard!! *********************************************************** Please join us at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday August 26, 2023 at the DuPage County Historical Museum where we will be giving a talk on […]
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 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 […]
Saturday, October 7 | 1P | Community Center, Atten Rm. #222 | FREE Event! In this presentation, Brian and Joyce Ostberg (BeHistoric) will discuss what remains of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railway, over its former right-of-way, which includes most of the present day Illinois Prairie Path and Fox River Trails, including remaining stations, substations, […]
Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL Wednesday, October 11 | 7P | Community Center, Atten Rm. #222 | FREE Event! Come and “take a ride on the Great Third Rail” as noted historian Steve Hyett presents his multi-projector show about the electric interurban railroad affectionately known as “the Roarin’ Elgin.” https://dupagemuseum.org/events/10-11-when-trolleys-rode-the-prairie-path/
Volunteer Opportunity!! One of the reasons the Prairie Path is special is because of the awesome Forest Preserves and Prairies just off the Path. Please volunteer at Big Woods on 11/14. It’s just north of the IPP Batavia Spur. Register today!! Thank you!! https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpddc/activity/search/detail/19274?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Please consider volunteering Saturday. The Prairie Path essentially runs through the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie! ***************************** Our next volunteer day at the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie is this Saturday, February 17 from 9:00 until noon. Forecast calls for a partly sunny day with temps in the low 30s with only a no chance of rain. […]
Please contact Eric Keeley at keeley.eric@gmail.com if you can come. Our next volunteer day at the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie this Saturday, March 16 from 9:00 until noon. Forecast calls for a partly cloudy day with temps in the 50's with a 15% chance of rain. Sounds like a perfect nearly […]
IPPc is a participant in this DuDOT/Nicor/Morton Arboretum event. Location: IPP Elgin branch in West Chicago near Diversey Pkwy (just west of Route 59) See the Event Flyer for more details. Advanced registration is required; contact john.loper@dupagecounty.gov or 630 407-6882. Please bring a completed waiver to the event. Email info@ipp.org with any questions. Thank YOU!!!!
Our next volunteer day at the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie this Saturday, April 20 from 9:00 until noon. Forecast calls for a partly cloudy day with temps peaking at 52 degrees, but zero chance of rain.with a 15% chance of rain. Sounds like another perfect spring day to […]
