Illinois Valley residents will have opportunities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day across the region with a number of events, including parades in La Salle, Utica and Marseilles.

5 things to do in the Illinois Valley includes a dixieland banjo band, a symphony orchestra, day trivia, a sports card and collectibles show and Mad Hatter's Tea.

Enjoy prix fixe menus at ten participating locations

River Valley Players kicks off its 2025 season with the musical “Catch Me If You Can,” based on the true story of one of America’s most notorious con men.

In the last weekend before Lent, there are Mardi Gras celebrations taking place in the Illinois Valley, including Starved Rock Country Community Foundation's Mardi Gras Carnivale and Utica's Mardi Gras parade.

Music festivals, a model train fair and farm toy show, a Taylor Swift tribute and bridal expo are among the highlights of activities in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

A model train and toy show, dozens of museums on display, a daddy-daughter dance, adult pinewood derby and art exhibit are among the event highlights this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

A sweet stroll, winter wine walk, author visit, big game watch party and pet hike are among the activities set this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

Watch the "Tarzan" musical, mini golf in a historic library, enjoy a Tom Petty cover band, go to a vinyl record show or take part in a trivia night this weekend in the Illinois Valley.