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

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

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Dancers showcase 'Costa' at Mendota's 'Where Our Paths Meet' event, Sept 7, 2025. Check out these photos by MaKade Rios.

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

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The Tri-County Fair in Mendota offered activities for all ages and interests, including a carnival, wrestling, and motocross events from Thursday, August 28, to September 1, 2025. Check out these photos from MaKade Rios and Kyle Russell.

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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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.

Country star Trace Adkins performs at the Bureau County Fair in Princeton Thursday, Aug. 21.

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Take a look at some of the week’s best photos, captured by Illinois Valley photographers from Sunday, Aug. 10, through Saturday, Aug. 16.