JAWS Water Ski Lake

07/04/2025

8 am start time with slaloming first tomorrow

07/04/2025

🎆 Happy Fourth of July, Jacksonville! 🎆
There’s a full day of fun waiting for you—live music, great food, local traditions, and fireworks to end the night. Let’s celebrate together! 🇺🇸☀️

Here’s what’s happening around town:

🏃‍♂️ CNB Bank & Trust Independence Day 5K
Registration: 6:30AM • Race: 7:30AM | Nichols Park
Start your day with a scenic run, walk, or fun run—open to all ages!

🎉 Jacksonville 4th of July Parade
10:00–11:00 AM
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Jacksonville. This year’s theme is Unite for Good—celebrating those making a difference in our community.

🌭 Flag Raising Ceremony & BBQ
12:00–2:00 PM | American Legion
Join us as we raise the flags and enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers—free for everyone!

🎶 Shinyribs Independence Day Blowout
3:00–8:00 PM | Twisted Tree Music Hall
Don’t miss this electric live performance—funk, soul, and good vibes all around.

🎼 Bicentennial Concert
8:00–10:00 PM | Nichols Park Pavilion
Enjoy a free concert by the Jacksonville Symphony

🎇 Fireworks Show
Begins at dusk | Nichols Park
Wrap up the day with a sky full of color and one of Jacksonville’s favorite traditions.

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Let’s make it a day to remember! ❤️🤍💙

07/28/2024

Lost items looking for their people! Blue trick rope must describe handle and handle color in order to claim.

07/28/2024

Our July newsletter is live! Coming soon to your inbox from USA-WSWS but check it out here first! Regionals, awards, and junior skier info!

https://secure.smore.com/n/6bsge-awsa-midwest

07/27/2024

If the central Midwest did the Olympics it would involve a deer stand for a judges tower!

07/25/2024

Calling all Illinois juniors! Please fill out the below form to confirm your registration!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciUG2qKveB0jYzuwqALNmxdpFKfD-mZZFzrt9E41LkSdYRBA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link

07/05/2024

For anyone interested in our towns fireworks show! Dusk is 9 pm ish today!

🎆Tonight! Get ready to light up the sky at Nichols Park with a spectacular fireworks show! Join us as we celebrate Independence Day with a dazzling display starting at dusk. 🇺🇸

Don’t miss out on this amazing event brought to you by the City of Jacksonville.

4th of July Fireworks Show 🎇
🗓️ Friday, July 5th
⏰ Begins at dusk
📍Nichols Park, Jacksonville

For more information visit our website at JacksonvilleIL.org 📲

07/05/2023

Congratulations Bode!

Congratulations to Bode Bulfer for setting the new Boys 2 Slalom Record! Bode broke the old record of 4 @35’ off 32 mph at the JAWS Tournament in Jacksonville, IL this past weekend.