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5 Things to Do: Burgoo Festival in Utica, Shadows of the Blue & Gray in Princeton

Burgoo Festival is Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12 in Utica.

By 5 Things to Do in Illinois Valley●

Burgoo Festival takes over Utica for a weekend of stew, shopping and fun

The 55th annual Burgoo Festival is Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12 in downtown Utica.

By Aimee Barrows●

Celebrate National Taco Day this week at one of these award-winning Mexican restaurants

Here are the winners for Best Taco and Best Mexican Restaurant in the 2025 Best of the Fox, Best of the Illinois Valley and Sauk Valley Favorites contests.

By Aimee Barrows●

Four cabin getaways to experience fall in full color

Looking for an outdoorsy getaway this season? Check out these four destinations in northern Illinois.

By Patricia MacMillan●

5 Things to Do: Monster Mash Balloon Bash in Princeton, Ottawa Scarecrow Fest

The Monster Mash Balloon Bash is Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, while the Ottawa Scarecrow Festival is also Saturday.

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