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.

Check out this list of apple orchards in northern Illinois for perfect family fun this fall!

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

Winger, a pillar of the '80s hard rock music scene, will play the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles Aug. 29. The band is expected to stop performing live after a select few gigs.

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

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

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

Make the end of summer more memorable by planning a getaway at a unique resort or bed & breakfast in northern Illinois

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

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

Families can enjoy their favorite fall traditions of apple and pumpkin picking in Maple Park. The apple orchard opens Aug. 23, while the Pumpkin FunFarm opens Sept. 19.

The new festival will feature local, regional and national blues and Americana musicians, along with plenty of craft beer and other beverages from local breweries.

The fall months bring several craft beer festivals throughout northern Illinois.

The Midwest Hops and Hot Sauce Festival is a celebration of bold flavors and local craft culture, bringing together beer lovers, spice enthusiasts and foodies.

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

'Come From Away' tells the story of a group of stranded passengers who were diverted to Newfoundland on September 11, 2001.

From DeKalb to Lemont, St. Charles to Woodstock, these independent suburban bookstores are perfect places to relax and browse.

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

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.

Elburn Days shut down early Saturday as lightning and rain storms moved through the area.

Elburn Days, the largest fundraiser of the year for the local Lions Club, kicked off Friday, Aug. 15 and ran through Sunday, Aug. 17. The history of the festival dates to 1933 and began as A Day in the Park. Now it includes carnival rides, live entertainment on multiple stages, a beer garden and more.

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

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

The St. Charles Arts Council will hold its second weeklong Plein Air Event from Aug. 18-24.

Geneva Winery, which has tasting rooms in Geneva and Batavia, is expanding its production in Elburn and has plans to begin growing its own grapes in Kane County too.

The annual summer event includes live music, truck and tractor pulls, carnival, mud volleyball and more!

The fall events include September's Harvest Moon Dinner and October's Roots & Wine Dinner.

A churro is more than a sweet, a pastry or a dessert, it's a journey to another realm – of fruity or creamy filling encased in a fried dough stick, doused in cinnamon and sugar for an oomph! to the tongues of mere mortals.

Check out this nostalgia-filled diners in Batavia, Geneva, Elgin and more Kane County communities.

Singer Stephen Pearcy and original guitarist Warren DiMartini have reunited and are bringing their show to the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Aug. 17.

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

Several farms in northern Illinois offer fresh produce, along with animals, activities and family fun.

Altiro restaurant on Anderson Boulevard in Geneva has been renamed Enigma to end confusion with Altiro on Third in the city's downtown.

The 41st concert season will begin with performances Oct. 18-19 in St. Charles.

WONDRA, which opens in September, is a fantastical attraction that blends nature, technology and storytelling into a breathtaking, multi-sensory journey.

Here are the winners for best outdoor patio/beer garden in the 2025 Kane County Best of the Fox contest.

One of These Nights, a tribute to the Eagles and their solo work, is known in the industry as the ultimate Eagles tribute, playing classic Eagles hits note-for-note. Tickets are on sale now for $3.

Some of Five for Fighting's hits include “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” “100 Years” and The Riddle."

After being on the market since April 2024, Graham's 318 Coffeehouse on Third Street in Geneva was sold to new owners – with the first floor tenant to be a French bistro, Bread & Vine.

The downtown Elgin cocktail bar at 161 E. Chicago St. is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a number of events scheduled for Aug. 5-9.

These restaurants in northern Illinois, from vibrant downtowns to peaceful riverfronts, provide gorgeous views without the hustle and bustle of Chicago traffic.

Highlights include Taste of Glen Ellyn, Woodstock Truck 'N Food Show, DeKalb Corn Fest and Geneva's Festival of the Vine.

Participants can win a bag of gifts from local St. Charles businesses valued at over $30 by finding one of the 20 painted “Be You” rock hidden in downtown St. Charles.

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

This year’s Mediterranean-inspired meal features oven-roasted chicken with Greek lemon sauces, roasted potatoes, and refreshing salads, all sourced from local restaurants.

When the curtain falls on Paramount Theatre’s stellar revival of “True West” later this month, the Copley Theatre in Aurora, home of Paramount’s Bold series, goes dark.

Check out these end-of-summer beer festivals in Sycamore, Oak Park, Aurora and more.