Music scene · Hillsboro
A central Illinois county seat where school bands, church choirs, community theater, and the county fair anchor local music. Country and classic rock acts visit from the Springfield area.
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A central Illinois county seat where school bands, church choirs, community theater, and the county fair anchor local music. Country and classic rock acts visit from the Springfield area.
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Hillsboro is a small central Illinois city and county seat. Music life centers on school bands, church choirs, community theater, and the county fair, with country and classic rock acts from the Springfield area sometimes appearing.
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