The event is open to the public, with additional parking available in the gravel lot at Beck’s.

Illinois Community College’s Continuing Education Center offers training to become a real estate broker or a home inspector through two courses.

Members of the Illini Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Ottawa took part in the Grand Ridge Parade on Sunday, Aug. 17.

Community members are invited to attend “Dish with the Dietitian,” a free lunchtime session with registered dietitian Anne Lauterjung, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. at the OSF Center for Health, 111 Spring St., Streator.

Illinois Valley Community College Professor Matthew Johll’s students learn how science can make an impact far beyond the classroom, reaching courtrooms across the U.S. and the U.K., according to an IVCC news release.

The Mendota Museum & Historical Society will debut “Where Our Paths Meet: Journeys to Mendota”, an initiative that explores the migration stories of families who arrived in Mendota from Mexico during the 1960s and 1970s, according to a MMHS news release.

Dr. Susan Buchanan of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health said lead found in paint used inside older homes remains the primary source of lead exposure for children

Gallery

Take a look at some of the week’s best photos, captured by Illinois Valley photographers from Sunday, Aug. 10, through Saturday, Aug. 16.

The La Salle City Council will meet Monday, Aug. 18, to consider special event permits, police hires and a redevelopment agreement involving downtown property.