
This unofficial holiday, celebrated annually on Feb. 13, is a time for ladies to ditch the romance and have an evening out with your best girls.

PrairieFest will take place Father’s Day weekend, June 18-21, at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Drive in Oswego.

Enjoy a romantic dinner to celebrate Valentine's Day at one of these restaurants in northern Illinois.

"Million Dollar Quartet" will run March 4-May 31 at the intimate Stolp Island Theatre in downtown Aurora.

First Friday events on Feb. 6 include a free concert at The Venue, Dueling Pianos at Aurora Tap House and much more.

Beatles tribute band American English will perform at the Sandwich Opera House on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Anderson’s Bookshop will host a Q&A with the Emmy-award winning actress best known for her role as Erica Kane on “All My Children.”
You don't need to travel too far to enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing.
Check out these beer festivals happening in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin this winter.


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