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Walldogs artists work on a vibrant mural at Streator's City Park on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Check out these photos by MaKade Rios.

The presentation, titled “Jolliet and Marquette’s Epic 1673 Journey,” will highlight the significance of the voyage as a precursor to later explorations in North America.

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.

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

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

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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After five days of weather delays, 174 skydivers successfully broke the 10-year-old 164-way vertical skydiving world record on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa. The new record was set during a meticulously coordinated jump that brought together athletes from around the globe. Organizers confirmed the achievement on Facebook following official review, marking a major milestone in the sport. The previous record, set in 2015, had stood for a decade. Check out these photos from MaKade Rios.

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