If you’re practicing Dry January, or a dry 2026 and beyond, myriad suburban restaurants have sophisticated and crafted takes on nonalcoholic drinks.

Naperville's BrightSide Theatre presents 'Phantom in Concert' Jan. 9-11.

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

Sample a variety of whiskeys paired with a five-course dinner on Jan. 16-17.

Sample a variety of unique cocoa flavors and freshly-roasted coffees.

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

New restaurants include Fire + Wine and Rosebud Steakhouse in St. Charles, Uzu Revolving Sushi in Lombard and The Grand Social House & Tavern in Wauconda.

Upcoming shows include 'Come From Away,' 'Heartbreak Hotel,' 'Frozen The Musical' and 'Little Shop of Horrors.'

Anderson’s Bookshop will host a Q&A with the Emmy-award winning actress best known for her role as Erica Kane on “All My Children.”

Start the New Year off right with a First Day Hike at one of DuPage County's many forest preserves.

2025 saw a number of restaurants open across northern Illinois.

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

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

Cantigny flips the switch to a movie themed light show, backed by the soundtracks that have made Hollywood famous with 'Lights, Camera, Action!' until Jan. 4.

Explore the white wines from The Hilt and Jonata labels.

Celebrate the new year at these elegant holiday brunches.

Puttshack, Topgolf and more suburban entertainment centers are hosting New Year's Eve bashes.

You only have a few days left to check out the amazing holiday light shows in DuPage County!

Actor Eric McCormack will perform with Laura Bell Bundy on March 6.

Acclaimed soprano and MAC favorite Alisa Jordheim is featured in the highly entertaining program incorporating classical, opera and pops music with a champagne toast.

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

Under the master baton of Maestro Dan Pasquale D’Andrea, this year’s program includes music featuring the 250th anniversary of America, along with a splendid array of vocal and instrumental solos.

he 4th annual event will feature performances by Randomosity recording artists Ashley & Simpson of Downers Grove, Patty Peace of Chicago, singer songwriter Jim Gary and Midwest troubadour Mark Dvorak.

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

The musical will run March 4 through May 31 at the Paramount's Stolp Island Theatre in downtown Aurora.

The summer concert series, which offers free shows in July, will feature Smash Mouth, Air Supply, Fitz and the Tantrums, Foreigner and more.

Salt Creek Ballet will have several performances of 'The Nutcracker' this weekend at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn.

Five performances will be held the weekend of Dec. 19-21.

Visit these spectacular light shows and displays this Christmas season.

KC and the Sunshine Band are known for their hits “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “Boogie Shoes” and “Get Down Tonight.”

'Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular' will be at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora on Saturday, Jan. 17.

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 concert will feature festive favorites including “O Holy Night,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Carol of the Bells of Notre Dame” and more.

The DuPage Symphony Orchestra will present two holiday concerts on Sunday, Dec. 14 in Naperville.

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

Check out holiday themed bars at locations around the suburbs, including Oak Brook, Naperville, St. Charles, South Elgin and more.

Celebrate the holidays with a family brunch at these locations in northern Illinois.

Owner Jason Krapausky, a longtime Wheaton resident, says his is the only 100% NA bottle shop in Illinois outside of the city of Chicago.

The Greggory is centered around live-fire cooking in an open-show kitchen with a menu that includes dishes such as bone-in prime rib, Slagel Farms rotisserie chicken and Mediterranean sea bass.

Enjoy food and drink specials at 18 participating restaurants in downtown Glen Ellyn.

Elmhurst's Hometown Holiday Family Fun Day is Saturday, Dec. 6 at City Centre Plaza.

This comedy revue roasts everything from classic holiday movies to family gatherings to office parties with seasonal songs and more.

The choir’s 41st annual Christmas concerts will highlight seasonal songs, featuring virtuoso guitarist Goran Ivanovic.

The brilliant light and color show runs through Jan. 3.

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!

The Festival of Lights and Christmas tree sale kick off Friday, Nov. 28.

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

The Chicago-based ensemble returns to Chamber Music on the Fox with timeless classics and works of contemporary composers.

The concert will feature members of Sinfonietta Bel Canto, Sinfonietta DuPage and guests.