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December 31, 2025 - 5:10pm

James (Jim) S. Arns Jr.

November 19, 1960 – December 29, 2025

James, Jim Arns Jr., beloved son, brother, uncle, friend, teacher, mentor, and musician, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025. He was 65.

Born on November 19, 1960, in Westmont, Illinois, Jim dedicated his...

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December 19, 2025 - 1:28pm

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November 12, 2025 - 8:30pm

Region 3 is pleased to share that the Heart of Illinois Chorus has won the 2025 Peoria Community's Choice Awards for Live Music/Concert Venue and Live Theater!

We are so proud of you, HOIC! You do your region so proud! Congratulations!  

November 1, 2025 - 11:27pm

Something exciting is on the horizon and the future is looking so bright! The RMT spent the weekend working closely with Sharon Cartwright and we cannot wait to share what we have in store for the region… are you ready?!? #StayTuned #RegionalReveal #sweetadelinesinternational #...

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August 19, 2025 - 7:42pm

We are proud to honor, Bonnie Fedyski, as this year’s recipient!

 

The selection process for this year’s honoree was a little different from previous years. Traditionally,...

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May 14, 2025 - 3:41pm

 CONGRATULATIONS to Renée Porzel, Director of Melodeers Chorus, on earning MASTER DIRECTOR!

July 28, 2024 - 8:22pm

Our region is lucky to have so many active members, directors and leaders who are incredibly dedicated enough to travel to Tulsa, OK and participate in the DVLS. What a weekend for Region 3 as our very own Whimsy Quartet took 5th place in Diamond Division...

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May 19, 2024 - 2:23am

Want to see our 2024 Region 3 contest performances? Watch the choruses HERE.  Watch...

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June 28, 2023 - 8:24am

Please come and join our clinician, Diane Huber for a great day of singing Saturday July 29, 2023 10 am - 3 pm CDT. Join us for loads of singing as we sing in a big chorus! We'll learn a new song, have lunch, and have big Sweet Adeline-style fun!! Please bring your own sack lunch - Music, tracks...

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January 3, 2023 - 9:01am

Region 3 Directors and Assistants had a great time at the Director and Assistant Director Retreat with Rob Mance in East Peoria Nov. 20th, 2022, hosted by Heart of Illinois Chorus. 15 Directors and Assistants attended, had a great time, and learned lots!

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August 5, 2022 - 7:54am

 

Sweet Adelines first International Education Symposium was well-attended by Region 3! We had fun, learned a lot and tried not to melt in the 100+ temps!

 

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December 31, 2025 - 5:10pm
James (Jim) S. Arns Jr. November 19, 1960 – December 29, 2025 James, Jim Arns Jr., beloved son, brother,... more
December 19, 2025 - 1:28pm
Region 3 extends its heartfelt congratulations to Joan Boutilier on becoming a certified Expression Judge!... more
November 12, 2025 - 8:30pm
Region 3 is pleased to share that the Heart of Illinois Chorus has won the 2025 Peoria Community's Choice... more

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Midwest Harmony Region 3 of Sweet Adelines International is dedicated to the advancement of four-part harmony, barbershop-style, for women of all ages, through education and performance.