August 21, 2025
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Bring your Appetite For Adventure to LaSalle County

Earn rewards by visiting top attractions near Starved Rock

By Ryan Searl●

Explore the historic I&M Canal with app-powered self-guided tour

‘Cruisin’ The Canal’ takes you to 175+ attractions - from SRC to Chicago

By Ryan Searl●

Sunflowers return to Matthiessen State Park

Annual spectacle draws a flock near Starved Rock

By Ryan Searl●

Festival 56’s Shakespeare in the Park Returns To Princeton

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

By Ryan Searl●

More than 20 businesses to participate in Christmas in July event

Food trucks, prizes part of Chamber event

By Shaw Local News Network●

Streator Fest returns with headliners Quiet Riot, Aaron Lewis and Theory of a Deadman

Fan-favorite fest to feature large carnival, spectacular fireworks

By Ryan Searl●

Drinkin’ with Lincoln Brewfest brings breweries, wineries, distilleries to downtown Ottawa

2-day fest to feature 12 beverage vendors

By Ryan Searl●

Catch a 2025 fireworks show in Starved Rock Country

See some of the best fireworks displays central Illinois has to offer

By Ryan Searl●

Festival 56 to Open ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ in Princeton on July 6

Eight free performances to bring Shakespeare’s classic to life in downtown Princeton

By Maribeth M. Wilson●

Princeton’s Down on Main Street Summer concert series returns

Mae Estes kicks off series that will feature tribute artists, funk and German bands

By Ryan Searl●