Harbor Inn vacation rentals at Heritage Harbor, located near Ottawa on the Illinois River, give guests a relaxing getaway.

Country artists Kelsey Hart and Delaney Ann to perform May 31 at River Country 101.7 FM's summer kickoff concert.

Also, get ready for two events on June 7: the fourth annual Bellson Music Fest at the RB&W District in Rock Falls and the 40th annual Sauk Valley Child Fair, with the theme Candy Land, from 9 a.m. to noon at Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon.

Beer and wine festivals around northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin offer springtime fun in the coming months.

Treat mom to brunch on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11.

Check out these northern Illinois restaurants known for their burgers. From McHenry County to the Illinois Valley and everywhere in between, we've got you covered with a variety of places to try during National Burger Month.

The 2025 Main Stage season opens in late May with "Saturday Night Fever: The Musical." The concert series begins May 3 with a tribute show to Johnny Cash.

The 2025 Fulton Dutch Days will celebrate the riverside city's Dutch heritage.

PACT to present play in Polo starting this weekend; United Way of Lee County Bingo is May 8 at the Elks Club in Dixon.