“Are You Ready For It: A Taylor Swift Experience” will headline the Sandwich Opera House at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10.

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

Clash of the Tribute Bands: Journey vs. Foreigner is Friday, Jan. 16.

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

This scored retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero showcases music from Disney’s 1996 animated film.

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

Start the New Year off with a winter hike in one of DeKalb County's forest preserves.

2025 saw a number of restaurants open across northern Illinois.

Applications are available for KVAL’s 55th annual Northern Illinois Art Show

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

Explore the white wines from The Hilt and Jonata labels.

Kashmir, a Led Zeppelin tribute band, will perform at the Sandwich Opera House Dec. 27.

Celebrate the New Year at these exciting events in northern Illinois.

Here are the winners for the best coffee shops in the Best of the Fox, Best of the Illinois Valley, DeKalb County's Finest and Sauk Valley Favorites contest.

Watch college and professional football playoffs this January at these award-winning pubs and sports bars in Kane, Kendall, McHenry, DeKalb and Will counties, as well as the Sauk and Illinois Valley areas.

Leave the cooking and clean up to someone else on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

'A Magical Motown Christmas' will perform the music of The Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes and more at the Egyptian Theatre Friday, Dec. 19.

Visit these spectacular light shows and displays this Christmas season.

Check out these theaters across northern Illinois that are bringing holiday classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" to life this season.

Check out these sparkling wine selections

The DeKalb Public Library will hold a tribute program to Redford on Thursday, Dec. 18.

The tours run on select days through Dec. 15.

The Winter Chocolate Walk is Friday, Dec. 12 in downtown Sycamore.

The world-renowned pianist and composer returns to the stage with a heartwarming concert experience that celebrates the season through music, storytelling and holiday cheer.

Families can meet Santa's reindeer and get photos with the magical animals at the Christmas Town event, which runs through Dec. 23 on select dates.

Enjoy brunch with Santa, holiday parties, Christmas Day brunch, New Year's Eve celebration and much more at this classic Lake Geneva resort.

The Kishwaukee Concert Band will perform a holiday concert to celebrate the band’s and community ensemble musicians who perform for the love of music.

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will perform its Holidays Pops: Winter Wonderland concert Dec. 12 and 14.

The DeKalb Public Library will host an after-hours concert featuring Arcomusical on Dec. 12.

Sycamore's Walk with Santa begins at the Sycamore Theatre at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.

Check out the shows and live performances at venues like the Rialto Square Theatre, Woodstock Opera House, Raue Center for the Arts, Egyptian Theatre and more!

Make plans to spend a day exploring the historic city of Galena during the holiday season.

Enjoy a number of holiday performances in Elgin, Schaumburg and St. Charles this holiday season.

The open house will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 and feature free tours of the award-winning exhibit “FOOD: Gathering Around the Table.”

A free community Thanksgiving dinner will be served at the Genoa Veterans Home.

The concert will feature songs of light, hope, miracles, dreams, as well as fun, seasonal holiday songs.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of Iniga Pizzeria Napoletana’s new location and welcomed it to the Chamber’s membership.

The Ellwood House Museum will host tours to show off rooms decorated by local businesses, individuals, organizations, groups, and Ellwood staff to celebrate the holidays. Here's what to expect this year

Westminster Presbyterian Church will host a music performance during a worship service featuring the Cardinal String quartet.

Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 27 in 2025. Make your dinner reservations now and leave the cooking and clean up to someone else!

The free festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 in the library’s Story and Activity Room, 309 Oak St.

The free performances will begin at 10 a.m. Nov. 22 in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room, 309 Oak St.

Downtown Sycamore's storefronts will light up with holiday cheer during Moonlight Magic Friday, Nov. 21.

The owners behind Star Worlds Arcade in DeKalb, celebrating 40 years in business, are leveling up this year with their latest expansion into a new market.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a free Jazz in Progress concert on Saturday, Nov. 15.

The band will perform modern jazz and big band music.

Eubanks will perform popular romantic and classical piano and violin music.

Iniga Pizzeria will open in DeKalb Nov. 15 and features signature wood-fired pizza. The restaurant relocated from Ottawa.

Attendees will be able to taste and learn about 1950s recipes with ElliePresents performer Ellie Carlson. The party menu includes bacon rolls, stuffed grapes, tomato aspic, cottage cheese surprise, baked chop suey and lemon-filled jelly rolls.

Check out this list of national chains and locally-owned restaurants offering specials to service members on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11.