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

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Over 14,000 people gathered Saturday to celebrate Ottawa Family Pride Festival with a morning parade, performances and activities spread across both the Jordan Block and Riverfront/Central Park.

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The rain held off and helped draw large crowds along La Salle St. as many had the opportunity to view many classic vehicles on Friday, June 13, 2025 during the 27th annual Cruise Night in Ottawa. The event is put on by the La Salle County Cruisers.

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

With everything from duck derbies to tractor treks, there is plenty to do in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

Enjoy trolley rides, baseball, and more this weekend across the Illinois Valley.

A free kids fishing expo in Peru, vendors market in Sheffield, the Starved Rock Country marathon, a folk artist in Princeton and an art exhibit in Peru are among the activities this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

Market on Mill will open in Utica, Morel Fest returns to Ottawa, the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will conclude its season, the MOMsemble will perform in Princeton and an Earth Day celebration will commence in an event-packed weekend in the Illinois Valley.

A radio play adaptation of "My Favorite Wife," Healthy Kids Day, Earth Day, a Doors cover band and a car show are among the activities in the Illinois Valley this weekend.