Comedian John Caparulo will perform at the Sandwich Opera House on Saturday, March 7.

The band will perform Thursday, March 12 at the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb.

Hundreds of small, locally-owned boutiques and shops in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin will participate in this one-of-a-kind event March 6-7.

Guests will enjoy a full weekend itinerary, including a Friday night welcome reception with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, intimate educational seminars, and a multi-course wine dinner paired with standout selections from the featured wineries.

The Elgin Master Chorale will join the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, along with guest soloists Laura Strickling and Jesse Blumberg, to perform Fauré’s “Requiem” on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8, at the Hemmens Cultural Center.

Here are the winners for the best coffee shops in the Best of the Fox, Best of the Illinois Valley, DeKalb County's Finest and Sauk Valley Favorites contest.

Beyond the local favorites and hidden gems, a handful of suburban restaurants offer a touch of celebrity.

Dinosaur World Live is at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1 at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb.

Escape these brutal winter temperatures with a day or weekend at these indoor waterparks in northern Illinois.