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Photos: Savor the flavor at the Taste of the Illinois Valley in Peru

By Scott Anderson
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Emmett Blair of Peru, reacts after having his face painted during the The Taste of the Illinois Valley on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 at Centennial Park in Peru. The event featured food vendors, live music, a beer tent and a kids zone, Dreamwave wrestling and Pandora's Box, a Aerosmith tribute band.

Emmett Blair of Peru, reacts after having his face painted during the The Taste of the Illinois Valley on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 at Centennial Park in Peru. The event featured food vendors, live music, a beer tent and a kids zone, Dreamwave wrestling and Pandora's Box, a Aerosmith tribute band. (Scott Anderson)

Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson

Over 15 years covering news, sports and events in the Illinois Valley. Support my work with a digital subscription.