Open Table United Church of Christ, in partnership with Trinity Lutheran Church, will host a free concert featuring folk/pop musician Bobby Jo Valentine at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, in the sanctuary of Trinity Lutheran Church, 717 Chambers St., Ottawa.

The City of Mendota is inviting senior residents to help shape the future of local housing, transportation and services by attending a community input session on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Mendota Civic Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Dr.

The City of Mendota and Live Well Mendota will host Family Safe Night Out on Friday, Sept. 19, at the Mendota Civic Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Dr.

The Sumthins will perform at Ottawa's Washington Square Park on Saturday night.

The Illinois Valley Sportscard and Collectibles Show will return next week on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Peru Mall.

SRCCF has continued to create opportunities for artists and arts organizations across La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. SRCCF’s component fund, the Arts of Starved Rock Country, is the primary driver of this, according to a SRCCF news release.

The La Moille Lions Club will host a chicken dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at 308 Howard St.

“After 11 wonderful years with Christine Pellegrini, we are excited to welcome Jenny Peters as the new owner,” read the announcement on the business’s social media account.

Illinois Valley residents are invited to take part in the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Jordan Block in downtown Ottawa.