Enjoy LaSalle County, IL - Home of Starved Rock

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

Art, nature, and community come together in a vibrant day of festivities during Mendota's Painted Wings and Wild Things: A Celebration of Art, Nature & Place - on Sunday, June 14 from 11am - 4pm.
This event marks the unveiling of two new public murals in Mendota that highlight the region’s natural heritage - one of which is part of the official Audubon Mural Project. The celebration invites residents and visitors alike to enjoy a full day of engaging activities ranging from a nature journaling class to a guided birding walk around Lake Kakusha. For a full list of activities, visit: mendota.il.us/arts

06/12/2026

"It’s probably one of the happiest events that you’ll see… People are just happy to be out, and be themselves, and be celebrated."

We recently spoke with Dylan Conmy, Humankind Initiative President, about all of the exciting activities at the 5th Annual Ottawa Family Pride Festival! The fun kicks off tomorrow with the John Fisher Dann Memorial Pride Parade at 10 AM, at Jackson/LaSalle St 🌈

Check out his interview at: VisitOttawaIL.com/2026/06/12/Ottawa-Family-Pride-Fest-Interview/

06/12/2026

The Lock 16 Café In the heart of downtown La Salle, the Lock 16 Café offers a welcoming place to relax and refuel with delicious, scratch-made meals and snacks along with made-to-order hot and cold beverages. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely lunch with friends or grabbing a quick bite, the ca...

06/10/2026

06/05/2026

Art, nature, and community come together in a vibrant day of festivities during Mendota's Painted Wings and Wild Things: A Celebration of Art, Nature & Place - on Sunday, June 14 from 11am - 4pm.

This event marks the unveiling of two new public murals in Mendota that highlight the region’s natural heritage - one of which is part of the official Audubon Mural Project. The celebration invites residents and visitors alike to enjoy a full day of engaging activities ranging from a nature journaling class to a guided birding walk around Lake Kakusha. For a full list of activities, visit: mendota.il.us/arts