Photos: Illinois Valley cools off in the hot weather

Oglesby Mayor Jason Curran shares an ice cream bar with Remi Eichelkraut on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, at the Oglesby City Hall. Curran celebrated his birthday by handing out free ice cream bars and popsicles as a treat to beat the heat. Oglesby City Hall, 110 E. Walnut St., will serve as a cooling center Thursday should residents need it. (Scott Anderson)