Dancing Queen – An ABBA Tribute will be at the Sandwich Opera House Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21.

The student choruses will come from Aurora, Carpentersville, Glen Ellyn, St. Charles and Sycamore high schools. Concerts will be held at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church.

National Margarita Day is Sunday, Feb. 22. Check out where you can find the best margarita in your area.

National Drink Wine Day is Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Get ready to revisit some peak 2000s-era boy bands and pop music this summer at DeKalb Corn Fest. Here's this year's lineup:

Years of collective work, vineyard refinement and expanded production capacity have elevated Stoller Family Estate's wines to their clearest expressions yet.

The event will feature more than 40 beers to sample, as well as whiskey and bourbon tastings.

If you're looking for a camping adventure this summer, check out Starved Rock Family Campground and other award-winning campgrounds across the country.

Axe throwing is a great way to have fun and blow off some steam. Here are are locations around northern Illinois.

Roberts Family Farm in Sandwich will host Bourbon & Spirits tasting on Saturday, while the Glidden Homestead & Historical Center will host an 1873 Date Night on Friday.

Impress your Valentine with decadent chocolate from one of these gourmet chocolate shops in northern Illinois.

The Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb has some hot shows coming up Feb. 13 & 14.

This unofficial holiday, celebrated annually on Feb. 13, is a time for ladies to ditch the romance and have an evening out with your best girls.

Check out what Shaw Local audiences voted as the best romantic and fine dining restaurants in Kane, DeKalb, Will and McHenry counties, as well as the Illinois Valley.

Enjoy a romantic dinner to celebrate Valentine's Day at one of these restaurants in northern Illinois.

"Million Dollar Quartet" will run March 4-May 31 at the intimate Stolp Island Theatre in downtown Aurora.

The 10th annual PolarPalooza returns to Hopkins Park Saturday, Feb. 7.

The performances on Feb. 7 & 8 will include works by Antonín Dvořák, Samuel Barber and Johannes Brahms.

Films include 'Apollo 13,' 'Anora' and "Mad Max: Fury Road.'

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

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

El Jimador in DeKalb will host Salsa Night on Thursday, Jan. 29. Adults can try their hand at skateboarding in DeKalb Friday, Jan. 30.

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.

Hampshire resident Steve Knapp appeared on "Wheel of Fortune" Jan. 20.

Sullivan Rutherford Estate's Cœur de Vigne Cabernet Sauvignon has hints of blueberry, plum, dark chocolate and dried flowers.

The Fire & Ice Festival and Chili Cook-Off is Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Sycamore Community Center.

Bad Momz of Comedy is a professional group of women who know how to inject laughter, fun and camaraderie into an eventful evening.

The event includes

Warner is known for being an entertainer, bringing the audience into the performance with laughter and even a couple of sing-alongs.

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

This high-energy tribute concert celebrates the music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper—three icons whose careers helped shape the sound of American rock music.

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.

Experience full sized animatronic dinosaurs at the Dinosaur Dimensions Exhibition Friday and Saturday at the Sandwich Opera House.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Natural Resource Education Center in Russell Woods.

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

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

2025 saw a number of restaurants open across northern Illinois.

Jonata's Todos wine blends blackberry, plum, dried violets, cocoa powder, fig and singed rosemary aromas.

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

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.

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.