The opening Third Friday of the season took place Friday on Madison Street in downtown Ottawa, featuring many vendors, live music, food and a mini-golf challenge involving participating businesses.
The IHSA held their Class 1, 2 and 3A finals in girls track and field Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.
Thousands of people attended the TBM Avenger Reunion and air show Friday at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru. The day was capped off with a nighttime airshow from the Titan Aerobatic Team, TBM Avenger Glow and fireworks.