Visit these spectacular light shows and displays, as well as holiday markets, this Christmas season.

Ottawa's Chris Kringle Market opens for the holiday season Friday, Nov. 28, which is also the same day as the Festival of Lights Parade at 6 p.m.

The beloved Chris Kringle Market runs through Dec. 21.

Celebrate the holidays with friends and family at these favorite bars and taverns in northern Illinois.

Check out these theaters across northern Illinois that are bringing holiday classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" to life this season.

Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 27 in 2025. Make your dinner reservations now and leave the cooking and clean up to someone else!

Pinot Noir is the perfect compliment to your Thanksgiving Day feast.

Princeton's Christmas Walk Weekend kicks off Friday, Nov. 21 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 23.

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.