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The venue will be the permanent home for Students on Stage, a subsidiary of Schaumburg On Stage, and point2point productions.

Enjoy tasty beverages while hiking or biking along the Fox River Trail.

Cocktails in the Park is set for Saturday, July 26 at Appleton Park.

From outdoor music to shopping opportunities, there is plenty to do around Kane County this weekend.

Father's Day is Sunday, June 15.

The Midwest is full of beautiful national parks, perfect for a weekend getaway.

Check out these niche stays in St. Charles, Ottawa, Algonquin and more.

Your guide to some of the hottest festivals happening in communities across northern Illinois in 2025, from Joliet to Crystal Lake and Rock Falls to Geneva.

The 2025 farmers market season kicks off soon in communities across northern Illinois. Here's a list of some of the best markets in the area.

The concert is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, June 8 at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove.

The line-up is stacked with locally and nationally acclaimed DJs and music artists like Fast Eddie, DJ Julian Jumpin Perez, DJ Mike “Hitman” Wilson, DJ Mickey Mixin Oliver, DJ Maurice “ICE” Culpepper, DJ Tim Spinnin Schommer and DJ Kickin Kenny Cahill.

Featured will be music from movie musicals including “My Fair Lady,” “Wicked,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “West Side Story,” “Singin’ in the Rain,” “Oliver” and “Top Hat."

The Second City 65th Anniversary Show showcases some of Second City’s audience’s favorite songs, sketches, and characters written by some of the famed company’s illustrious alumni.

The Abbey Resort has everything for a family or couples getaway this summer – golf, spa, swimming, boating and more.

The full-day event features entertainment and wine in the gardens for an exceptional Father’s Day experience in Wheaton.

Illinois’ oldest farmers market returns to downtown Aurora, featuring local vendors and family activities.

'It’s Only a Play' by Terrence McNally runs until June 14.

Enjoy live bands, beverages Wednesday, June 11 on the 1st Street Plaza.

From concerts to board games, there is plenty to do in Kane County this weekend.

Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting along Batavia's beautiful Riverwalk.

Summer is here, and it's time to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of northern Illinois.

Northern Illinois offers a vibrant international food scene ready to tantalize your taste buds.

Here's a list of some of the most beautiful road trip ideas in the U.S.

Summer is filled with beer festivals, from Joliet to Princeton, Galena to McHenry and more.

May is National Burger Month, and National Burger Day is May 28. Here's a list of award-winning burgers in the suburbs, DeKalb and Illinois Valley.

Launch from Cornish Park in Algonquin and paddle downstream to East Dundee along a picturesque course that flows uninterrupted by dams.

The garden walk is Saturday, June 28 at seven homes throughout St. Charles.

More than 30 dinos will be at the farm May 24 - June 15.

The annual St. Charles Fine Arts Show will feature more than 110 local, national and international artists, as well as live music and activities for kids.

Take in local artistry while enjoying the outdoors at city parks or downtown areas of Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia.

The West Chicago amusement farm will host an all-ages pro rodeo in June, featuring bareback & saddle bronc riding, girls breakaway roping, steer wrestling and much more.

Northern Illinois is home to many unique distilleries that use farm fresh-to-bottle ingredients.

Kayak, sky dive, ride an ATV, rides bikes on a guided tour or take a cruise along the Illinois River during your summer adventure in Starved Rock Country.

This series will feature over 35 performances June 4 through Aug. 29 on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy fine arts in St Charles, comedy in Batavia, breakfast in Geneva and more this weekend with 5 Things to do in Kane County.

Former singers from Journey, Kansas and Boston will perform at the Arcada Theatre on Friday, May 30.

The free event is Thursday, May 22. Guests will enjoy an interactive evening with a professional make-up artist.

'Grey's Anatomy' trivia night is Wednesday, May 21.

The arboretum's 'Vivid Creature' exhibit features large, colorful sculptures of a deer, dragonfly, squirrel and more.

Here's where you can find award-winning BBQ in DeKalb, Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties and the Illinois Valley. National Barbecue Day is Friday, May 16.

The lineup includes comedian Frank Caliendo and tribute concerts to Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift and Bob Seger.

'Million Dollar Quartet' tells the story of the night music legends Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley held an impromptu jam session at Sun Records studio in 1956.

Harbor Inn vacation rentals at Heritage Harbor, located near Ottawa on the Illinois River, give guests a relaxing getaway.

You don't need to travel to the Big Apple to find New York-style pizza here in Illinois. Check out our list of suburban pizzerias that serve the ultra-thin-crust delicacy.

Brian Posehn will perform at the downtown Batavia comedy club Nov. 13-15.

Check out these northern Illinois restaurants known for their burgers. From McHenry County to the Illinois Valley and everywhere in between, we've got you covered with a variety of places to try during National Burger Month.

Visit these award-winning breweries and wineries in Kane, Kendall, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area.

The banners will be put on display at Mt. St. Mary Park this summer.

These popular farm dinners and events run from May through November.