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5 Things to Do: Wine on the Hill, Music in the Park this weekend in the Illinois Valley

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with Wine on the Hill in Peru, Music in the Park in Ottawa or at Court Street Pub's Block Party in Ottawa.

By 5 Things to Do in Illinois Valley●

Enchanting community gardens and outdoor spaces to explore in northern Illinois

Check out this list of outdoor gardens and parks in the Illinois Valley and suburbs to enjoy in spring and summer.

By Melissa Rubalcaba Riske●

Rip’s Tavern an Illinois Valley mainstay for almost 90 years

Established in 1936 by Sylvio “Rip” and Emma Gualandri, the establishment in Ladd has been serving chicken, crispies, pickles, fried appetizers, beer and liquor for 89 years.

By Brandon LaChance – Shaw Local News Network correspondent●

Photos: Monday Mania serves up flavor in Downtown Mendota

Community members came out on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, to enjoy Food Truck Monday Mania in Mendota. Check out these photos from MaKade Rios. The event runs on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month until October. The event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. at its new location on the 800 block of Illinois Avenue. The next event is set for Monday, Sept. 8.

Boutique resorts and charming B&Bs perfect for northern Illinois getaways

Make the end of summer more memorable by planning a getaway at a unique resort or bed & breakfast in northern Illinois

By Patricia Szpekowski ●