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Best Bloody Marys in suburbs, Illinois Valley, Sauk Valley for National Bloody Mary Day Jan. 1

National Bloody Mary Day is Jan. 1. Celebrate with a cocktail at one of these award-winning bars in Kane and McHenry counties, the Sauk Valley and the Illinois Valley.

By Aimee Barrows●

Kick off the new year with a First Day hike at northern Illinois state parks

Kick off the New Year with a winter hike at a state park in northern Illinois.

By Shaw Local News Network●

Uncorked: Celebrate the New Year with refreshing whites from The Hilt and Jonata

Explore the white wines from The Hilt and Jonata labels.

By James Nokes●

Step back in time at Knox Hotel near Princeton’s art district

After months of renovations, demolition and installation of new fixtures, painting walls and selecting tiles, Kelsey and Dane Stier were ready to welcome their first guests at the renovated Knox Hotel on North Main Street in downtown Princeton.

By Melissa Rubalcaba Riske●

5 Things to Do: Outdoor adventures at Starved Rock, New Year’s Eve events for kids and adults

Starved Rock Lodge will host guided hikes and historic trolley tours Dec. 27-28.

By 5 Things to Do in Illinois Valley●