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

These 15 stories from The Scene saw the most visitors this past year.

Check out the Favorite Breakfast and Favorite Brunch winners in the Sauk Valley Favorites contest!

The Starved Rock Lodge Winter Wildlife Trolley Tours take guests to several areas where they can view majestic bald eagles and more.

Woodlawn Arts Academy students will be showing off their theater and music skills this winter, with performances of “Mary Poppins Jr.” and winter music recitals both set for January.

Start the New Year off right with a First Day Hike at Franklin Creek State Natural Area, which has over four miles of trails.

2025 saw a number of restaurants open across northern Illinois.

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.

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