Things to Do

The Streator Food Truck Festival returns Saturday May 18, bigger and better than ever. Here is a peek at what this weekend's fest has to offer.

About 10 minutes to the west of Starved Rock State Park, Star Union Spirits is leading the charge at reviving a historic former factory and building the foundation for a new arts community.

NTL Productions hosted a rare intimate performance with renowned folk acts Chicago Farmer and Miles Nielsen at the historic Silver Fox events space in downtown Streator on May 4, 2019.

We’ve just concluded the 2019 Starved Rock Country Marathon. Here are the highlights from this year's race.…

Are you in the market for a last minute Mother's Day gift? Look no further than Ottawa's own Starved Rock Hot Glass.…

Fixtures of the Chicago alternative country scene and founding members of the seminal punk band The Mekons, Jon Langford and Sally Timms may not be household names, but to music fanatics in the know, they are unrivaled troubadours. This Saturday, May 11, there will be a rare oppo…

Now in it's sixth year, the Starved Rock Country Marathon returns with one of the most breathtaking race routes central Illinois has to offer. Below are five reasons you should sign up for the race is you haven't already:

We’ve just concluded Ottawa’s 2019 Midwest Morel Fest and MASH UP Homebrew Tasting. Here are the highlights from this year's festival. …

Join us as we explore one of the hidden gems of Starved Rock Country: Matthiessen State Park.…

As chefs and foodies alike know, morel mushrooms are a rare and delicious commodity.…

While trains have declined in popularity for pedestrians over the years, remnants of the giant-steel behemoths are scattered across Starved Rock Country waiting to be discovered.