January 7
Siberian Express
Kickapoo State Park Maintenance Garage, Oakwood
Siberian Express 7.45 mile run.  Very special awards to all finishers.  Hawaiian Style! Awards and clothing for the top 50 men and 25 women.  Awards for every 35th finisher at the party.  Awards will be given as you finish. 
217/469-2134

January 8, 2012
The Elegant Bridal Expo
I Hotel & Conference Center, Champaign
The Elegant Bridal Expo brings top names and brands from the wedding community together in one place.  Get more information on how to make your day one of the best as you find everything for your wedding, honeymoon and even your new home, together in one convenient place!
www.elegantbridalexpo.com

January 14
First Annual Fantastic Family Fun Day
Upper Limits Rock Climbing Gym, Bloomington
Enjoy a day filled with family activities and entertainment. There will be staff assisted rock climbing, animal balloon creations, family challenges, snacks and refreshments, plus other fun activities for all ages.
www.upperlimits.com
309/829-8255

January 21
2012 World Championship ICE Racing
U.S. Cellular Coliseum, Bloomington
ICE Racing's most prestigiuos event is coming back to Bloomington, but this year it will be nothing you've seen before. Some twenty-plus races will be contested at each championship round in approximately 2-1/2 hours.
www.uscellularcoliseum.com
309/434-2843

January 27- January 29
Illinois Fish & Feather Expo
McLean County Fairgrounds, Bloomington
The home of Central Illinois' largest outdoor show! Over 120 vendors, seminars by pro fishermen, door prizes every two hours, casting contests and more!
www.illinoisfishandfeather.com
309/452-9646

January 27 - January 29
Top of the Class Antique Show
Illinois State University Bone Student Center, Bloomington
Please join us for the return of one of Central Illinois' most hospitable and quality antiques show, with space for 45 quality exhibitors.
www.topoftheclassantiques.com

January 27- April 29, 2012
Fifty Years: Contemporary American Glass from Illinois Collections Exhibit
Krannert Art Museum, Champaign
Revive your senses and view glass as you've never seen it before.  Designed as a sampling tour through the world of American contemporary glass art, this exhibit shows the wide diversity of technique used by the artists.
http://www.kam.uiuc.edu/

January 29
Toy Show
Danville Area Community College, Mary Miller Gym
The show will consist of farm toys in a variety of sizes of reproduction. Scale models as small as 1/64th the actual size will be shown. The general public will be given the opportunity to buy, sell, or trade toy with area collectors and dealers.
www.dacc.edu
217/443-8805 or 800/383-4386

January 31, 2012
Illinois Men's Basketball vs. Michigan State
Assembly Hall
It's always a good time when Tom Izzo, and Bruce Weber's teams get together!  Be sure to come out to the Assembly Hall for an always entertaining game between the Spartans and the Illini as the last few years have proven to be close contests when these two teams match-up! 
www.fightingillini.com