The 31st annual Winterfest is Jan. 28-Feb. 1 in downtown Lake Geneva. It is free to attend.

Check out these beer festivals happening in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin this winter.

This elegant event will feature curated cocktails and a prix fixe, chef-designed gourmet dinner, followed by the live performance.

Not going to Soldier Field for the big game? Check out these sports bars in northern Illinois where you can catch all the action and enjoy food and drink specials.

With authentic arrangements, dazzling visuals, and a dynamic stage presence, RIO brings audiences a full-throttle Duran Duran concert experience.

Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani will join executive chef Noah Gümüstekin for an unforgettable culinary event Jan. 31-Feb. 1 to benefit the James Beard Foundation.

Outdoor ice rinks are a great way to have fun, fit in some physical activity and enjoy fresh air this winter.

You don't need to travel too far to enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing.

After two years of uncertainty, Crystal Lake-based Raue Center for the Arts has secured a new building lease with the city as they move forward with rebuilding programs.