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The Scene
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Plan a trip to Starved Rock Country in the Illinois Valley for a day of fun-filled adventure.
Top Stories
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Harbor House by Valentino’s now open at Heritage Harbor in Ottawa
5 Things to Do: Ottawa’s Third Friday, Kites in Flight, Streator Food Truck Festival
Third Friday events bring art, culture, community to downtown Ottawa
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Dining
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Events
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Sauk Valley
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Here’s a list of things to do the week of Dec. 1, 2025, in Morrison, Fulton, Erie and Prophetstown.
The Scene
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After being on the market since April 2024, Graham's 318 Coffeehouse on Third Street in Geneva was sold to new owners – with the first floor tenant to be a French bistro, Bread & Vine.
Kane County’s favorite outdoor dining patios/beer gardens
Joliet Blues Festival rolls into Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Aug. 9
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The downtown Elgin cocktail bar at 161 E. Chicago St. is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a number of events scheduled for Aug. 5-9.
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