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The Starved Rock area in the Illinois Valley is home to many breweries, including those in Utica, Ottawa and Princeton.
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Your guide to some of the hottest festivals happening in communities across northern Illinois in 2025, from Joliet to Crystal Lake and Dixon to Geneva.
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With everything from duck derbies to tractor treks, there is plenty to do in the Illinois Valley this weekend.