More than 40 small local businesses will be showcasing their treasures at Main Street Merchants.

Celebrate the holidays with a family brunch at these locations in northern Illinois.

Celebrate 'Drinksgiving,' the night before Thanksgiving, at these favorite bars and taverns in northern Illinois.

Classic holiday family gatherings, office parties, movies, and Mariah Carey on infinite repeat will be severely lampooned in this fast-paced, interactive comedy revue.

Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 27 in 2025. Make your dinner reservations now and leave the cooking and clean up to someone else!

Make plans to spend a day exploring the historic city of Galena during the holiday season.

Yorkville's Holiday Celebration is set for Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22.

Here are the winners for the best coffee shops in the Best of the Fox, Best of the Illinois Valley, DeKalb County's Finest and Sauk Valley Favorites contest.

Check out these theaters across northern Illinois that are bringing holiday classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" to life this season.

The brilliant light and color show runs through Jan. 3.

The Christkindlemarket opens Friday, Nov. 21 at RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora.

Kendall County communities are ready to help you get into the holiday spirit. Yorkville is first up this weekend with its holiday parade.

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.

The FarmHers Market is Friday, Nov. 14 & Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Kendall County Fairgrounds in Yorkville.

Check out this list of national chains and locally-owned restaurants offering specials to service members on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11.

‘Lincoln’s Ottawa: Stories from Valley View’ take guests on a tour of several historic sites in the Illinois Valley related to Abraham Lincoln.

Explore the fine wines of Italian winery Tenuta Luce as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

The Pumpkin Smash event is Saturday, Nov. 8 at Prairie Point Community Park in Oswego.

From Romeoville to Pontiac, you’ll be surprised at all the hidden gems you discover during your wine-sampling excursion.

Check out this list of the best bakeries and donut shops in DeKalb, Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties, the Sauk Valley and the Illinois Valley.

Country Music powerhouse Lainey Wilson will perform on the Grandstand Stage on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Illinois State Fair

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

Visit the Yorkville Scarecrow Walk for the last time this season on Friday, or check out the Massacre Haunted House in Montgomery this weekend.

Find unique beers at Yorkville's Fox Republic Brewing or other nearby locations.

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.

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

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.

Kendall County offers excellent paved and limestone-screened trails ideal for biking.

The Monster Mash Bash is Saturday afternoon at Oswego High School.

From the powerful guitar duel in “Hotel California” to the shimmering harmonies of “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” Heartache Tonight brings fans a true Eagles concert experience.

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

These local arts and crafts fairs provide the perfect opportunity to shop for unique gifts and support local artists.

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.

Search for candy-filled eggs at Yorkville's Halloween Egg Hunt on Friday, Oct. 17.

The annual Halloween costume contest and egg hunt is returning to downtown Yorkville on Friday, Oct. 17.

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

The Illinois Valley has several haunted tours that explore the supernatural this Halloween season.

National Dessert Day is Tuesday, Oct. 14!

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.

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

A new boutique in Yorkville will have you ready to step into the mystic. Moon Phaze is a witchy, inclusive, sex-positive boutique, created for like-minded people to gather and share unique experiences and build community.

The Edith Farnsworth House in Plano will host its Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 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.

Performances run Oct. 10-12 at the Sandwich Opera House.

Fall events in Kendall County include Yorkville's Scarecrow Walk, the Oswego Cemetery Walk, Fall Fest at the Kendall County Fairgrounds and more.

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

The Fall Fox Fest is Sunday, Oct. 5 in downtown Oswego.