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Events Near Norris IL

Get Lit New Year's Eve Celebration

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 9:15pm
Folepi's Winter Wonderland
East Peoria, IL
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Frosty 5K and Dog Walk

Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 at 9:00am
RC Outfitters
Peoria, IL
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Ducks Unlimited - 2025 Illinois State Convention & Banquet

Ducks Unlimited - 2025 Illinois State Convention & Banquet

Friday, Jan 31, 2025 at 4:00pm
Paradice Hotel Casino
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Woodford County Sharp Spurs,IL

Woodford County Sharp Spurs,IL

Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Metamora, IL
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Spoon River Gobblers,IL

Spoon River Gobblers,IL

Friday, Mar 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Canton, IL
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Thunder Strutters of Warren Co.

Thunder Strutters of Warren Co.

Friday, Mar 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Monmouth, IL
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Schuyler Co. Limbhangers, IL

Schuyler Co. Limbhangers, IL

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Rushville, IL
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Illinois NWTF Rendezvous

Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Central Illinois Strutting Gobblers

Central Illinois Strutting Gobblers

Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Morton, IL
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