New Boston will once again hold their City Wide Yard Sales on September 17 starting at 8:00 a.m. To be put on the map, please call City Hall at 309-587-8181 before September 15th.
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New Boston Fish Fry: A Salute to Those Who’ve Served
The 95th Annual New Boston Fish Fry will honor those who served on August 27th. 10:00 Parade 11:00 am-6:00 pm Fish and chicken dinner served Tractor Pull Horseshoe Tournament Bags Tournament Bounce Houses Vendors Live Entertainment by the Terrill Sisters 2:00 Children’s Games Dusk Fireworks 8:00 pm Moonshine Run Band at the Riverfront
Riverfront and Campground Project Continues with Release of Grant
A formerly suspended grant for the New Boston Campground and Riverfront Renovation Project has been released. The City of New Boston was originally given the Illinois Department of Natural Resources $400,000 grant in 2014 but had to holt the project due to the grant being suspended in April of 2015 as a result of budget struggles withinContinue reading “Riverfront and Campground Project Continues with Release of Grant”
New Sign Welcomes People to New Boston
The City of New Boston has purchased a new marquee sign that will be placed at the entrance of town on Main Street. The sign features two of New Boston’s known historical figures, Chief Blackhawk and Abe Lincoln. The sign is set to be installed by the end of August.
Fish Fry Accepts Parade Entries
The 95th Annual Fish and Chicken Fry will launch as it does every year with a large parade. Entries for the parade are welcome. The categories are Kiddies, Vehicles (cars, trucks), Golf Carts, Horses, Motorcycles, Business & Organizations, and tractors. Trophies will be given for 1st, 2nd,& 3rd place in each category, and participation ribbonsContinue reading “Fish Fry Accepts Parade Entries”