A special Valentine's Day concert featuring The Chicago Experience is set for Friday, Feb. 13.

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

Brookfield Zoo Chicago adds new Valentine’s Day events and offers experiences and gift ideas for lovebirds, friends and foes.

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

The annual Downers Grove Ice Festival is Friday-Sunday in downtown Downers Grove.

Brett Young will bring his 2026 2.0 Tour to downtown Joliet Friday, Jan. 30.

Guests can sample a variety of unique chocolate creations at this special event, Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle.

The new year kicks off with 'Broadway Through the Years' Jan. 31-Feb. 1.

Cantigny in Wheaton will host a dueling piano performance and Valentine's Day dinners this winter.

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.

'Dear Evan Hansen' will be at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora Feb. 4-March 22.

Emily and Jesse Moffitt are opening a second Summer Moon Coffee in Wheaton. The couple opened the first location in Crystal Lake about three years ago.

This comedy play runs Jan. 29-March 1 at the McAninch Arts Center on the College of DuPage campus.

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.

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

Short will take the stage for a conversation filled with personal stories, humor and memorable moments to support The H Foundation’s mission to fund life-saving cancer research.

Restaurant Weeks are the perfect time to try something new at a special price.

The concerts on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 will feature selections from classic and contemporary Broadway musicals.

The Premier Card Show is Saturday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.

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

Historians will recreate some of Poe’s most famous tales, including “The Cask of Amontillado,” “Annabel Lee,” “The Pit and the Pendulum” and “The Fall of the House of Usher.”

Additional shows at the downtown Aurora theatre include "A Christmas Carol" and "Sunday in the Park with George."

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

Aurora's second annual Restaurant Week is Jan. 20 through Feb. 3.

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.

The 'Illuminated Concerts' on Saturday, Jan. 17 in Glen Ellyn will feature the music of The Beatles and music inspired by 'Bridgerton.'

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

Both concerts will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17 at First Congregational Church in Glen Ellyn.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.