This year's selections include 'The Lost Boys,' 'Night of the Living Dead' and more.

The festival honors Rev. Owen Lovejoy’s contributions to the Underground Railroad and offers a blend of historical experiences and modern-day fun.

The Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival will bring more than 50 artists to the city's downtown for this two-day event.

The Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival, held Sunday, Aug. 31, at Wheeler Park in Geneva was a meetup of "music, story and community," organizers say. The festival continues Monday, Sept. 1.

Attendees will “take a culinary tour of Lockport’s eateries” and visit local landmarks during the event, which runs on Sept. 14

Relive the timeless music of Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake this fall.

One new addition will be Uzu Revolving Sushi, which is a dine-in restaurant with a fresh take on rotary sushi. The restaurant is expected to open this Fall.

Check out the variety of hilarious comedians and special events happening in September at The Comedy Vault in Batavia.

Guzman Y Guzman, a Mexican fast-casual restaurant, will offer BOGO burritos or bowls from 4-11 p.m. Fridays September through November. Visit locations in Crystal Lake and Naperville.

Free Fallin will perform the music of Tom Petty at the Arcada Theatre in Sept. 11. Our House, a tribute band to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young will open the show.

Explore Mr. Willy’s Dark Art and Oddities in DeKalb, showcasing unique relics and art. The shop is tentatively expected to open this fall.

The 15th annual Alley Art Festival will be held Aug. 30 for local Aurora artists to showcase their art pieces.

The famous toilet bowl race is Saturday, Aug. 30 at 3:30 p.m.

Country music Hall of Fame member John Anderson will be at the Joliet theatre Oct. 9.

Mezzacorona has made a unique Pinot Grigio from high-altitude sites in the Italian mountains.

The festival presents music and storytelling performances on six stages which run continuously throughout both days, offering mini-concerts, in-the-round groupings of performers and teaching workshops.

Brother Chimp Brewing was voted Best Microbrewery in Kane County in the Shaw Media Readers’ Choice Awards.

Additional performers in the 2025-2026 season include the Soweto Gospel Choir, comedian Pat Tomasulo, Cirque Kalabanté and many more.

Check out the best outdoor dining patios in Kendall County, as voted on by Shaw Local readers.

Popular restaurant DC Cobb’s in Woodstock has permanently closed its doors.

The Beatles tribute band will perform

The event is set for Aug. 31 at the Peg Bond Center.

'80s rock band LA Guns, known for hits "The Ballad of Jayne" and "Electric Gypsy," will perform at the McHenry club Saturday, Aug. 29.

Graham's Fine Chocolates and Ice Cream, 302 S. Third St., Geneva, the company is hosting its 35th annual Wine & Chocolate Tasting during Festival of the Vine, Sept. 5-7.

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

The Will County coffee scene is varied as it is plentiful. Many venues offer a wide variety of other beverages, full meals and a full calendar of entertainment.

Check out the restaurants Kane County audiences voted as having the best breakfast in the Fox Valley!

National Waffle Day is Sunday, Aug. 24.

Fan Halen will perform at Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake Saturday, Sept. 27.

Anyone who dressed like a cow - including cow-spotted accessories - gets a deal at McHenry's Chick-fil-A on its opening day Thursday, Aug. 28.

Season features renowned soloists, powerful masterworks by Brahms, Gershwin, Strauss, Grieg, Coleman, Dvořák and more.

Two California vineyards perfect the niche white wine varietal Viognier.

The university will host a new Oktoberfest celebration where guests can revel in polka dancing, hearty food and fellowship, all under one big tent.

The Mainstage season wraps up with 'Bridges of Madison County' Sept. 12-21, but concerts continue through early December.

This popular annual festival is held in the city's downtown and will have delicious barbecue, cold beer and live bands.

Make the most of the last month of the summer with “Feast of the Senses” at Cantigny in Wheaton, which includes movie nights, a beer garden and more, in addition to a number of special events.

The Sunflower Fest at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park runs from Aug. 23 through Sept. 14.

One of northern Illinois' biggest car, truck and motorcycle shows is set for Sunday, Aug. 24.

The new brewery, at 171 N Addison St. in downtown Elmhurst, is a two-story space that blends indoor and outdoor seating with the capacity to welcome over 400 guests.

The 122nd annual Will County Fair kicks off Wednesday at the fairgrounds in Peotone.

Homegrown: The Zac Brown Band Tribute Experience will perform Sept. 12 at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Jack in the Box, the California-based burger chain expanding to the Chicago market, opened its Lake in the Hills restaurant Monday.

Menu items at the Glen Ellyn restaurant will include the Korean barbecued beef dish bulgogi, Turkish kebab, Japanese ramen and mochi doughnuts, and the South Asian dessert, falooda.

St. Charles Plein Air - where artists paint in the open air around the area for the community to see and enjoy - runs Aug. 18 to 24 this year.

St. Charles Plein Air - where artists paint in the open air around the area for the community to see and enjoy - runs Aug. 18 to 24 this year. Sixty artists are slated to participate this year, the second annual event. Here's a look at some of the participating artists and their work.

The St. Charles Singers has announced its schedule for its 41st concert season.

The new restaurant, located in Naperville's new Block 59 development, is Chicago-based Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant’s Roman pizza/dining concept.

Classic Seger brings the energy, excitement and raw power of a vintage Bob Seger concert.

Six Flags Great America is gearing up for its signature fall event, Fright Fest. Also returning this year is the Oktoberfest Food Festival.

$185 million casino opens in Joliet, marking first move for what originally was the Empress Casino since it opened in 1992.