July 04, 2025
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5 Things to Do: ‘The Miracle Worker,’ ‘Hello Dolly!’ take the stage in the Illinois Valley

"The Miracle Worker" will be performed at Stage 212 in La Salle and "Hello Dolly!" at IVCC. There also will be shows put on by Poco a Poco in Streator, the Starved Rock Pop Singers in Ottawa and a chance to see Amanda Mammana in Princeton.

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Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Ira Dean, touring with Brooks and Dunn

Dani Holland interviewed Ira Dean, former Trick Pony member, now a solo artist in country music. He's on tour with Brooks and Dunn right now. Ira is on tour with them playing bass guitar and singing backup vocals

By John Sahly●

5 Things to Do: Win $2,000, meet a former pro ballplayer, play trivia in the Illinois Valley

A Roaring 20s themed drawdown, an Illinois Valley baseball exhibit, a presentation of "Catch Me If You Can," a trivia night and spring craft show are among the activities in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

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