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/

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!!!!

Take the Prairie Path to the tournament! Registration ends April 1 https://berkeleyparkdistrict.com/online-registration/ola/services/berkeley-centennial-pickleball-tournament

                Now is the month of Maying, all you dedicated volunteers of the KEITH A. OLSON PRAIRIE! Our next volunteer day at (the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie) this Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 until noon. Yes, that is tomorrow and I apologize for the late reminder Forecast calls […]

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 St. James Farm in Warrenville.  It's just off the Aurora Branch.  Register today!! Thank you!! https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpddc/activity/search/detail/20046?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

          Please join our friends at the Keith A Olson Prairie, fka the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie. 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, June 15 from 9:00 until noon. Forecast calls for a partly sunny […]

Villa Park Summer Festival 2024 Villa Park Summer Festival 2024 will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024, 11 am-10:30 pm!  Fun for the Whole Family!  Attractions include: Kids’ Entertainment (until 5 pm), Great Food, Live Entertainment, local vendors, and a beer garden in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Villa Park Lions Club. Check back […]

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 the West Chicago Prairie. It's just south of the IPP Geneva Spur.  Register today!! Thank you!! https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpddc/activity/search/detail/20503?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

          Please help our friends at the Keith A. Olson Prairie, fka the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie, on Saturday. The EGWP is immediately south of the IPP!! Please contact Eric Keeley at  keeley.eric@gmail.com  if you can come. For more information, visit the Keith A. Olson Prairie  website. Although this is not […]