“Are You Ready For It: A Taylor Swift Experience” will headline the Sandwich Opera House at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10.

You don't need to travel too far to enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing.

New restaurants include Fire + Wine and Rosebud Steakhouse in St. Charles, Uzu Revolving Sushi in Lombard and The Grand Social House & Tavern in Wauconda.

These 15 stories from The Scene saw the most visitors this past year.

The Starved Rock Lodge Winter Wildlife Trolley Tours take guests to several areas where they can view majestic bald eagles and more.

Visit these delicious restaurants in Yorkville and Plano on your next pizza night.

Check out these three restaurants that Kendall County audiences voted as being the best places for breakfast.

Yorkville Public Library announces its January Adult Services Programs and Events

Anderson’s Bookshop will host a Q&A with the Emmy-award winning actress best known for her role as Erica Kane on “All My Children.”

Enjoy nature on a First Day Hike Jan. 1 at Silver Springs State Fish & Wildlife Area in Yorkville.

2025 saw a number of restaurants open across northern Illinois.

Kick off the New Year with a winter hike at a state park in northern Illinois.

Explore the white wines from The Hilt and Jonata labels.

The Oswegoland Park District will host a family-friendly New Year's Eve event at Boulder Point Dec. 31.

Celebrate the New Year at these exciting events in northern Illinois.

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.

Watch college and professional football playoffs this January at these award-winning pubs and sports bars in Kane, Kendall, McHenry, DeKalb and Will counties, as well as the Sauk and Illinois Valley areas.

Leave the cooking and clean up to someone else on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

The musical will run March 4 through May 31 at the Paramount's Stolp Island Theatre in downtown Aurora.

The Edith Farnsworth House will host a Merry Take & Make event on Saturday, Dec. 20.

Visit these spectacular light shows and displays this Christmas season.

'Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular' will be at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora on Saturday, Jan. 17.

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

Check out these sparkling wine selections

Pinz Entertainment Center in Yorkville will host "The Grinch" and "Elf" trivia on Friday, Dec. 12.

The Plano confectioner's holiday-themed candies include peppermint bark, mint chocolate bars, chocolate shaped Santas and more.

The display of beautifully decorated trees nestled in the heart of Town Square Park. 301 N Bridge St., Yorkville.

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

Oswego's Christmas Walk is set for 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 in downtown Oswego.

More than 40 small local businesses will be showcasing their treasures at Main Street Merchants on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Celebrate the holiday season at these charming, family-friendly events.

Check out the shows and live performances at venues like the Rialto Square Theatre, Woodstock Opera House, Raue Center for the Arts, Egyptian Theatre and more!

Celebrations in Montgomery, Oswego, Plano and Sandwich will help you get into the holiday spirit Friday through Sunday.

Tour the beautiful grounds of the Edith Farnsworth House in Plano this holiday season.

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

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!

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

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.