National Sandwich Day is Monday, Nov. 3 Check out these award-winning sandwich shops in Kane and McHenry counties, Illinois Valley and Sauk Valley.

Attendees will enjoy an afternoon of autumn fun and festive beverages at some of the Fox Valley’s favorite local establishments.

The first fast-casual concept in the Bien Trucha Group will close for a rebrand Saturday, Nov. 1.

This show chronicles the amazing musical journey of the international pop star’s four-decade career from his time in Wham! through his illustrious solo career.

Witaske is a St. Charles native who graduated from St. Charles East High School in 2001. He has appeared in shows like FOX's "New Girl" and HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

Highlights include Genera Hospital stars Chris L. McKenna and Rory Gibson on Nov. 22 and comedian Helen Hong Nov. 28-29.

Discover the colors and activities of autumn at these parks in the Illinois Valley.

Check out these delightfully frightening haunted houses in northern Illinois, guaranteed to bring the scares this season.

Enjoy a sweet stroll through Geneva, sampling cocoa-inspired treats at participating businesses.

The two-time Tony Award nominated musical is a family favorite that brings generations together to celebrate the magic of the holidays.

Led by ESO Music Director Chad Goodman, the concert features works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Clara Schumann, and Felix Mendelssohn.

Check out these award-winning pizza places in Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties, as well as the Sauk Valley and Illinois Valley, to celebrate National Pizza Month during October.

The event will be held at The Graceful Ordinary in downtown St. Charles.

Prime Cut is a contemporary restaurant that focuses on making exceptional foods by scratch.

Check out these Halloween-themed events this weekend happening in the western suburbs.

This event offers something for everyone — from costumes and crafts to music, games and treats.

Steve Cochran and Company return Nov. 15 and The Second City's annual holiday revue is set for Nov. 20-Dec. 23 in Paramount’s Copley Theatre.

Cirque Mechanics will perform Friday, Oct. 24 while Rhinestone Cowgirls will perform Nov. 21.

Celebrate local veterans at Cantigny Park with Brew It Forward on Saturday, Nov. 8.

These northern Illinois pumpkin farms are ready to welcome guests for a day of family-friendly fall fun.

The Geneva Public Library will host a performance of the “Frida Kahlo: A Woman Who Dared” multimedia concert featuring singer, songwriter, and multimedia artist Marie Smith.

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The Geneva Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Cocoa and Chocolate Crawl Nov. 8 for community members to stroll through the city and sample cocoa-inspired items.

Column: What’s happening in Batavia? BatFest returns this weekend, writes Lori Botterman.

The concert will feature vocalist José Carlos Díaz, BFH dance ensemble, cultural activities and more.

Watch football and baseball playoff games at one of these lively sports bars in northern Illinois.

Actors Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan and Elijah Wood will reunite with fans for "An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years," at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.

David Koechner is known for his roles as Todd Packer on "The Office" and Champ Kind from "Anchorman."

The Grand Opening Weekend lineup features live music, food trucks and special limited beer releases.

Reiser will perform at the Glen Ellyn venue on Friday, Oct. 17.

Interactive highlights include responsive light sculptures, laser graffiti, enchanted fountains, train car installations, rooftop laser shows and more.

National Dessert Day is Tuesday, Oct. 14!

October is a jam-packed month at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, with events for adults-only and the whole family.

Try Detroit style pizza at restaurants in Bartlett, Elgin, Algonquin and Naperville.

The Virginia hillside where Quaker Run Vineyard is located is an unlikely spot for growing grapes.

Alan Barillaro will launch his new middle-grade book "Bunns Rabbit."

Lumenaura, billed as an interactive light and sound experience in downtown Aurora, is on display through Oct. 26.

Lumenaura, a grouping of light and sound installations in downtown Aurora, runs through Oct. 26 and includes more special programming on Oct. 17 and 18.

Featured will be selections from soaring Puccini and Verdi operas to musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein and themes of beloved movies.

The Friday, Oct. 17 show will feature an explosion of music and guitars, contemporary blues, high energy rock and soulful ballads.

The new season kicks off in October with a performance of 'Carmina Burana.'

‘Time to Explore’ program ventures into songs new to the choir’s repertoire. The concerts will feature the U.S. premiere of Irish folk-song settings by late-Romantic composer Charles Stanford.

Spooky features include exclusive raffles, a Best Witch Costume Contest and tarot reading by Annie Hex.

The St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend is Oct. 10-12.

Here are the winners for Best Taco and Best Mexican Restaurant in the 2025 Best of the Fox, Best of the Illinois Valley and Sauk Valley Favorites contests.

Jeremy Kahn Quartet with Vocalist Petra Van Nuis will perform on Oct. 11.

The self-proclaimed Bozologist — he’s written the book on Bozo — has taken his massive collection of toys, merchandise, research, and historical ephemera and put it in one place in downtown Elgin.

Looking for an outdoorsy getaway this season? Check out these four destinations in northern Illinois.

“Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience” is now open at the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago’s Camp Duncan off Route 12 in Ingleside. The experience runs through Nov. 2.

BG Hospitality Group owns the Gia Mia locations, Livia Italian Eatery, Ella's Italian Pub, Fire + Wine and moto imōto.