Enjoy an enchanting afternoon or magic, wizards and witches at the historic Woodstock Square.

Take a ghost tour of the historic building on Wednesdays in October, and enjoy craft beer and spirits at McHenry Brews & Barrel Fest Oct. 18.

National Dessert Day is Tuesday, Oct. 14!

Try Detroit style pizza at restaurants in Bartlett, Elgin, Algonquin and Naperville.

Check out these delightfully frightening haunted houses in northern Illinois, guaranteed to bring the scares this season.

Audiences will be treated to a hit-packed setlist featuring fan favorites such as “You’re No Good,” “It’s So Easy,” “That’ll Be the Day” and more.

3D Sideouts in Island Lake is a great place to watch a game, with 30 indoor and outdoor TVs, as well as the Sunday NFL Ticket package.

Guests will hear accounts of unexplained occurrences experienced not only by the Grams family, who own the museum, but also by employees and visitors over the decades.

Here are the winners for Best Taco and Best Mexican Restaurant in the 2025 Best of the Fox, Best of the Illinois Valley and Sauk Valley Favorites contests.