Beetz Me in Princeton’s House Artist, Myla McCune, is in the process of hand painting custom planters to be placed along Main Street.

Friday marked opening night of Festival 56′s 2022 season. It was great being back in the Grace Theater after last year’s brief hiatus of being outdoors at the Bureau County Metro Center due to COVID restrictions.

Koncz's Bar and Grill on First Street in La Salle is well worth the trip

The Mystery Diner tried a variety of dishes, including a molcajete, carnitas and bola dip on a flavorful trip to Fondita Mexican Grill in Ottawa.

Launch Kitchen puts its own twist on brunch favorites such as biscuits and gravy, omelettes, chicken and waffles, avocado toast and breakfast pizza.

The Princeton Community Band will kick off its 18th season at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, with a concert in Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton.

No. 4 Social Garage reopened in May after taking a hiatus to adjust its meal offerings and business plan. The restaurant relaunched with an updated menu featuring appetizers, sandwiches, burgers and pizza, as well as a buffet and salad bar.

Skoog's Pub & Grill, still housed in the downtown Utica building that withstood the 2004 tornado, is a village institution that provides pub fare in a family-friendly atmosphere. It's known for having embraced health protocols during the pandemic.

An evening of performances relating to the theme “What Freedom Means” will involve more than a dozen local artists from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 at the Grace Theater on Princeton’s Main Street.