Check out specials from local businesses at downtown Streator's "Christmas in July" event, or catch a performance of "The Little Mermaid" in Princeton.

The two-day fest will feature 12 beverage vendors July 25-26 in downtown Ottawa.

Reimagined adaptation of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ runs this weekend

The Starved Rock area in the Illinois Valley is home to many breweries, including those in Utica, Ottawa and Princeton.

Enjoy a free concert in Ottawa or Peru, hike Starved Rock or kayak along the Illinois River!

The Infinity Food & Art Festival returns to Ottawa on Saturday and the La Salle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair happens this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

National Dive Bar Day is Monday, July 7. If you're looking for a local pub to check out, these neighborhood dive bars in northern Illinois are worth visiting.

The musical is based on the classic 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon.

The Lions Club Carnival, Summer Fun Fest and more happening this weekend in the Illinois Valley!