The Scene - Kendall County

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

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.

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.

PrairieFest will take place from June 12-15 at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Drive in Oswego.

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

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

Kendall County has several exciting upcoming events, including a plant sale, acrylic painting class and special anniversary presentation.

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 city is kicking off the summer season with its Margaritas En Mayo fiesta on Thursday, May 22. The event features family-fun activities and live music, running from 5 to 9 p.m. in downtown Yorkville and Riverfront Park, 131 E. Hydraulic Avenue.

Get outside enjoy festivals in Kendall County this spring.

Beer and wine festivals around northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin offer springtime fun in the coming months.

Go back to the Prohibition era at these speakeasy bars located in St. Charles, La Salle, Elgin, Lockport and more northern Illinois locations.

Check out these classes in the suburbs for your next girls night out, family outing or date night.

Treat mom to brunch on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11.

Kendall County has several exciting upcoming events, including a semi-guided paddling trip, cemetery tour, and Mother's Day yoga event.

The free reading is Saturday, May 17 at 1 p.m. in downtown Aurora.

Here's a list of the best Mexican restaurants in DeKalb, Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties and the Illinois Valley, as voted on by Shaw Local audiences.

The Boulevard Food & Drink Hall will offer a fresh dining experience at the new casinos, including an all-new burger concept from celebrity chef Stephanie Izard, and Chicago favorites Antique Taco and Pretty Cool Ice Cream.

The Law Office Pub & Music Hall is located in Yorkville.

Highlights include Geneva's Swedish Days, Yorkville's River Fest, Batavia's Windmill City Fest and many more.

Kendall County has several exciting upcoming events, including a family paint night, watercolor painting class, and movement and meditation session.

Bring your appetite to these food truck festivals happening around northern Illinois this spring and summer.

Play classic video games from a bygone era, as well as new favorites, at these suburban arcades.

From classical music to rock, there's a concert for everyone happening in May in northern Illinois.

A list of the best steakhouses in Kane, Kendall, McHenry and DeKalb counties, as well as the Illinois Valley, as voted on by Shaw Local audiences.

Kendall County has several exciting upcoming events, including an industrial tour, community clean-up, and spring wine fest.

New Orleans–inspired cuisine and bold Southern flavors debut on River Street in Aurora.

Participants can enter to win prizes that include a cruise, dinner at Cooper's Hawk for a year and more.

Stock up on gourmet chocolates from these local shops for Easter Sunday treats.

The Moonlight Theatre in downtown St. Charles offers theatre, music, comedy and more in an intimate space.

Check out this list of outdoor gardens and parks in the Illinois Valley and suburbs to enjoy in spring and summer.

The 49th season will see the debut of the Wrath of Rakshasa, the steepest and most inverted dive coaster in the world.

Kendall County has several exciting upcoming events, including a family bingo night, spring egg hunt and poetry in the park.

On April 1, the restaurant opened its new sit down restaurant at 11 S. Madison St. in downtown Oswego.

You don't have to drive into Chicago for an exciting and educational excursion. There are plenty of museums in the suburbs and northern Illinois that are well worth a visit.

Easter is Sunday, April 20. Enjoy an elegant brunch with family and friends to celebrate the spring holiday.

Spring flower festivals are a beautiful way to shake off the winter and welcome spring. Here's a list of events in northern Illinois and surrounding states.

Illinois and Wisconsin boast a wealth of spa getaways, offering luxurious pampering and relaxation just a short trip away.

Become a contestant in a simulated game show or battle your friends over a tabletop game at these exciting locations around the suburbs.

New Zealand has embraced all the mystery pinot has to offer in fruit flavors, spice notes and stunning aromas – and done so at very affordable prices.

This new production of “Cats” at the downtown Aurora theatre will showcase the amazing acrobatics and athletic grace of true felines.

The concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.

The free public workshops are Tuesday, April 15 in Aurora and Saturday, May 10 in Batavia.

Check out these great suggestions for a fun-filled day or overnight trip for the whole family.

Check out these sports bars in northern Illinois that offer plenty of TVs so you won't miss a second of the basketball action.

Sedaris is the author of “Calypso,” “Naked,” “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim” and is a regular National Public Radio contributor.