Du Quoin's Furry has big dreams[Oct. 10, 2009] She qualified in pole bending, and at fifth place, just missed the mark in barrel racing. Furry, who has been riding since she was 6-years-old, ... Miners Music Fest[Aug. 26, 2009] MARION, Ill. Peoples National Bank, Miller Lite Koerner Distributor and New Country Z100 present Miners Music Fest featuring Jason Aldean with special guests LoCash Cowboys and Caitlin & Will this Saturday, Aug. 29 at Rent One Park.
Jackson inducted into cutting horse hall of fame[Jul. 20, 2009] GALATIA - The late Kenneth Jackson had been around horses most of his life. When he left the U.S. Marine Corps in 1950, he returned to his Galatia ranch and devoted much of his time as a cutting horse trainer. By SCOTT FITZGERALD
Professional Championship Bullriders bringing excitement home[Jul. 14, 2009] ST. CHARLES, Ill. – It’s the anticipation that draws them into their seats. It’s the excitement that keeps them there.That’s what fans will experience at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, when the St. Charles-based Professional Championship Bullriders presents a competition unlike any other. By Ted Harbin
Country Thunder 2009[Jul. 5, 2009] Country Thunder rolls into town on July 15 through July 18 with new features including redesigned camping, attractive ticket prices, updated vending, cheaper beer and of course, the hottest stars of country music. Headlining this year’s music festival include, Tracy Lawrence on Wednesday, July 15; Taylor Swift on Thursday, July 16; Alan Jackson on Friday, July 17 and Tim McGraw on Saturday, July 18.
The Professional Bull Riders Return to Chicago for Two Action-Packed Nights!![Apr. 22, 2008] The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) brings the world's top bull riders to Chicago, Illinois for The Cooper Tires Invitational brought to you locally by Troy Bilt. This 18th stop on the elite Built Ford Tough Series Tour (BFTS) presented by Wrangler will buck into the Allstate Arena for two thrilling performances on Saturday, April 26 at 6:50 p.m. and Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m.
HORSE AROUND AT RODEO DAYS JULY 6-7 AT EAGLE RIDGE[Jun. 18, 2007] The popular attraction has been going on for over 20 years, featuring cowboys and cowgirls of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. The show, “Bulls ‘n’ Broncs: Outlaws of Rodeo Tour 2007,” is sponsored by Three Hills Rodeo and Outlaws of Rodeo, and features pro rodeo announcer Chris Pyle
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