The political satire group will perform two shows on Sunday, Oct. 12 on the College of DuPage campus.

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.

Upcoming events include

Marengo Settlers' Days, Algonquin Wine & Dessert Walk, live music and more this weekend in McHenry County.

Burgoo Festival is Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12 in Utica.

Thousands of glass pumpkins will be on display at the Morton Arboretum from Friday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 12.

Witches Night Out is set for Thursday, Oct. 9 in downtown Sycamore.

Help support Will County's Children Advocacy Center at the Men Who Cook fundraiser Oct. 11.

Sterling's popular beer festival Hops on the Rock is set for 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.

The Edith Farnsworth House in Plano will host its Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 12.

Jay White and The Sweet Caroline tour will be in Joliet on Saturday, Oct. 18.

Experience some real-life haunts at the historic Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb on Friday, Oct. 10.

The Illinois Valley has several haunted tours that explore the supernatural this Halloween season.

Activities include hemp harvesting, hemp leaf juicing, caramel-making workshop, hemp paper making, a farm-to-table buffet, live music, drum circle, bonfire and much more.

The '25 Years of Paradise' tour celebrates the 25th anniversary of Vassar’s breakout No. 1 single, 'Just Another Day in Paradise.'

Northwest Illinois, eastern Iowa and southwest Wisconsin are home to frightfully fun haunted houses.

Cast members from "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" will perform their new improv show at the Joliet theatre Oct. 31.

The 55th annual Burgoo Festival is Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12 in downtown Utica.

The St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend is Oct. 10-12.

The McHenry County Historical Society & Museum will now host its Fall Festival event at the campus in Union, a change from the previously announced location.

This popular fall craft beer festival will be held at the Sterling Marketplace on Saturday, Oct. 11.

“Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience” is now open at the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago’s Camp Duncan off Route 12 in Ingleside. The experience runs through Nov. 2.

The Fall Fox Fest is Sunday, Oct. 5 in downtown Oswego.

Jeremy Kahn Quartet with Vocalist Petra Van Nuis will perform on Oct. 11.

The 75-25 Reserve Light Whiskey won high honors at the Heartland Whiskey Competition.

The self-proclaimed Bozologist — he’s written the book on Bozo — has taken his massive collection of toys, merchandise, research, and historical ephemera and put it in one place in downtown Elgin.

Performances are set for Oct. 10-11 and 14.

The band is touring to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its debut album 'Sparkle and Fade.'

Take a private ghost tour of Waukegan's Genesee Theatre during this Halloween season.

The company’s premiere of “The Great Gatsby” is a Broadway-style take on the iconic story.

Watch football and baseball playoff games at one of these lively sports bars in northern Illinois.

Proceeds from the concert will benefit Rotary Club of Crystal Lake Dawnbreakers.

Fusing modern electro-pop with retro grooves and cinematic energy, Rosaway offers a captivating live show featuring flute, drums and soulful vocals that blend French sophistication with infectious, danceable rhythms.

HellsGate Haunted House in Lockport is now open for the 2025 Halloween season.

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

Autumn on Parade, Old English Faire happen this weekend in Oregon.

Naperville Oktoberfest

The Old Joliet Prison will host a special anniversary screening of "The Blues Brothers" on Oct. 4.

The Norge Ski Club's Jumptoberfest is set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4-5 at the Fox River Grove club.

NIU's Homecoming Parade and Block Party is from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 in downtown DeKalb.

The Monster Mash Balloon Bash is Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, while the Ottawa Scarecrow Festival is also Saturday.

BG Hospitality Group owns the Gia Mia locations, Livia Italian Eatery, Ella's Italian Pub, Fire + Wine and moto imōto.

Looking for something fun to do in DeKalb County this season? Check out this list of family-friendly events.

Fall events in Kendall County include Yorkville's Scarecrow Walk, the Oswego Cemetery Walk, Fall Fest at the Kendall County Fairgrounds and more.

It's a weekend of fall fun in Ottawa, with the Scarecrow Fest Saturday and Fall Fest on Sunday.

Lisa Ann Walter is known for her role as Melissa Schemmenti on ABC’s smash hit “Abbott Elementary."

Enjoy tricks, treats and scares at the Bureau County Fairgrounds this weekend!

Fans can see Taylor Swift's new music video, behind the scenes footage and more in this special movie screening.

The Beatles tribute band will perform

Check out these award-winning pizza places in Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties, as well as the Sauk Valley and Illinois Valley, to celebrate National Pizza Month during October.