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5 Things to Do: Monster Truck Show, Blues & BBQ in La Salle and more!

The BBQ & Blues Fest is set for Friday, Sept. 12, while the Jazz'N the Street Festival is Saturday, Sept. 13.

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Two days of jazz, blues and BBQ return to the Illinois Valley this weekend

The pair of celebrations Sept. 12 & 13 will bring food vendors and musical acts to downtown La Salle.

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5 Things to Do: Homestead Festival in Princeton, Music in the Park in Ottawa and more!

The Sumthins will perform at Ottawa's Washington Square Park on Saturday night.

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Photos: Families gather for Labor Day Parade in Streator

Streator residents gather on Main Street for the Labor Day Parade festivities on Aug 31, 2025. Check out these photos from MaKade Rios.

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.

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