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June 14, 2025
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Ottawa Family Pride Festival returns Saturday

Ottawa Family Pride Festival returns Saturday

Daylong festival features parade, live music, kids activities and more across two downtown parks

By Ryan Searl●
June 13, 2025 at 3:18 pm CDT
Starved Rock hosts Junior Ranger Day on June 28

Starved Rock hosts Junior Ranger Day on June 28

Junior Ranger Day will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center.

By Tom Collins●
June 13, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
Two big fests coming to Starved Rock Country

Two big fests coming to Starved Rock Country

fForest Fest and Ottawa Food and Wine Fest bring live music and libations to SRC

By Ryan Searl●
May 30, 2025 at 12:27 pm CDT
Wild Bill Days to return to downtown Utica

Wild Bill Days to return to downtown Utica

Weekend festival celebrates life of Old West folk hero, Starved Rock Country native

By Ryan Searl●
May 30, 2025 at 11:02 am CDT
3 Fests Coming To Starved Rock Country

3 Fests Coming To Starved Rock Country

Kites Fest, Food Trucks and Air Show Return

By Ryan Searl●
May 15, 2025 at 4:06 pm CDT
Adventure in Starved Rock Country

Adventure in Starved Rock Country

7 summer outdoor activities in SRC

By Ryan Searl●
May 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm CDT
Mini Morel hunt murals unveiled in Ottawa

Mini Morel hunt murals unveiled in Ottawa

11 hidden murals to celebrate Ottawa's connection to morels

By Ryan Searl●
May 02, 2025 at 4:50 pm CDT
Ottawa Arts Committee unveils painted marble sculptures

Ottawa Arts Committee unveils painted marble sculptures

Sculpture walk takes visitors to trio of new murals

By Ryan Searl●
April 30, 2025 at 10:39 am CDT
Shop ‘Illinois Made’ artisans for Mother’s Day

Shop ‘Illinois Made’ artisans for Mother’s Day

Six places in Starved Rock Country to find the perfect artisanal gift

By Ryan Searl●
April 25, 2025 at 3:06 pm CDT
Hop aboard: Explore Starved Rock Country by boat

Hop aboard: Explore Starved Rock Country by boat

4 ways to explore the Illinois River and I&M Canal

By Ryan Searl●
April 18, 2025 at 4:48 pm CDT

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