Jacksonville Main Street

Jacksonville Main Street Governor Awards in Excellence in Downtown Revitalization, and a Great American Main Street Award!

Founded in 1999, Jacksonville Main Street is a preservation-based, volunteer-driven, locally-funded non-profit organization focused on the revitalization of Downtown Jacksonville. Since 1999, Jacksonville Main Street has used the comprehensive Four Point Approach set forth by the National Main Street Center, a division of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, to make dramatic improvements downtown. JMS is a part of the Illinois Main Street program, Nationally accredited, and works to create partnerships that facilitate economic growth that preserves the character of our historic central business district. For its efforts and that of its many volunteers, Jacksonville Main Street has achieved a multitude of accolades, including Governor's Hometown Award, two Richard Driehaus Preservation Awards, over 30 Lt.

12/27/2025

We've been waiting to announce this special surprise! 😍
✨We are SO EXCITED to announce we are bringing YA Romantasy author D.L.Taylor to town to celebrate the release of the 2nd book in her series, "The Beasts We Raise".
📍2/28/2026 6:00PM

✨This is a FREE Release Party Event being held at The Vault in Jacksonville.
✨ RSVPs are required through our website!
✨ GAMES
✨PRIZES
✨MOCKTAILS & COCKTAILS
✨AXE THROWING
✨Q&A & BOOK SIGNING!
🤯🤯

📍RSVP👇
📍https://ourtownbooks.com/events/4228320260228

12/27/2025

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

12/27/2025
12/27/2025

What to do with the family over Christmas break? Bring them to the LEGO exhibit at the Jacksonville Area Museum!

Plus, there is a lot of other history to explore!

The Jacksonville Area Museum’s annual “Building with Brick – The Art of LEGO” exhibit featuring over 120 entries and will run through February 28, 2026.

The exhibit may be viewed during the museum’s normal hours of operation on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

This fourth-annual exhibit features original and LEGO kit creations from all ages. Prizes based on public voting will be awarded in five categories: Kit Build for all ages, Jacksonville 200th (to commemorate the city’s bicentennial) for all ages, Original Build ages 13 and up, Original Build ages 8 – 12, and Original Build ages 0 – 7.

This exhibit is one of the most popular events each year at the museum. LEGO gift cards worth $100 will be awarded to those receiving the most public votes. Visitors may vote once per day and must do so in person at the museum.

12/27/2025

Registration is limited - contact us today to reserve your spot!

Open hours for Christmas Eve…https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16avDWvCNg/?mibextid=wwXIfr
12/24/2025

Open hours for Christmas Eve…

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16avDWvCNg/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Last-minute gifts happen. 😉🎁
Good news — many Jacksonville shops are open today! Swing downtown, shop local, and soak in the holiday spirit.

✨ Full shopping details at jacksonvilleil.org

12/23/2025

🛑 Stop in and shop for your favorite sports fan‼️Top off their man cave with a team bucket‼️ Show up for the holidays with a full bucket of their favorite beverage for the perfect gift 🎁

CHRISTMAS SALE - Now through Christmas Eve — ONLY💲15‼️

📍54 Central Park Plaza Jacksonville, IL 62650
📞 217-60-0230

** Beverages NOT included.

Monday and Tuesday 10-6pm
Wednesday (Christmas Eve) 10-3pm
CLOSED — CHRISTMAS 🎄

12/23/2025

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PO Box 152
Jacksonville, IL
62651

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