The Saturday event, taking place at Wilder Park from noon to 9 p.m., will feature seven bands, while the parade returns on Sunday.

Yorkville's Hometown Days Festival open Friday and runs through Sunday at Beecher Park.

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

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

As part of Yorkville's annual Hometown Days Festival, with events running from Thursday to Sunday in Beecher Park, Friday Night belongs to the Swifties.

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!

Check out the best outdoor dining patios in Kendall County, as voted on by Shaw Local readers.

The annual end-of-summer festival is Thursday, Aug. 28 through Sunday, Aug. 31.

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

The trivia night event will take place Saturday, Aug. 23, at Fox Valley Winery, 59 Main St. in downtown Oswego.

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.

Check out live music at The Law Office & Pub in Yorkville, see a tribute concert at Venue 1012 in Oswego and more this weekend in Kendall County.

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.

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

Residents can take a step back in time this month during the “Oswego History Tour – Downtown,” beginning at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23.

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

Enjoy a beer & cheese pairing workshop at Fox Republic Brewing, live music in Oswego and Yorkville this weekend!

The Conservation Foundation’s Dickson-Murst Farm in Montgomery is hosting a free Day at the Farm event 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.

Enjoy live entertainment, carnival, fireworks and more!

Enjoy an evening tour of the Edith Farnsworth House in Plano.

The first annual event is set for Wednesday, Aug. 13 at Main Street Merchants.

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.

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.

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

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

Eight artists contribute to the new exhibit that celebrates global diversity.

Check out these smaller water parks in the suburbs before the kids head back to school.

The Kendall County Fair runs from July 31-Aug. 3 at the Yorkville fair grounds.

The Kendall County Fair will take place July 31 to Aug. 3 at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, 10826 Route 71 in Yorkville.

"True West" runs through Aug. 31 at Paramount's Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora.

Check out these restaurants the next time you make plans for your weekend brunch.

You don't need to travel to Napa Valley to enjoy good wines. Northern Illinois is home to many wineries that produce high-quality, unique varietals not found elsewhere.

Attend a free concert at Hudson Crossing Park in Oswego, or catch a performance of 'Wizard of Oz' at Oswego High School.

Village trustees approved $21,981 in grant funding to help offset building and construction costs for Taco Dále Cantina to open in the space that had previously housed Tap House Grill in downtown Oswego.

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

The beloved summer event runs from July 24 through July 27, and will have live music, carnival, parade and much more.

Take the whole family on a kayaking or tubing adventure along one of northern Illinois' scenic rivers.

July is National Ice Cream Month! Check out this list of 9 places to visit this summer.

Yorkville's Riverfest is July 19 at Bicentennial Riverfront Park.

Enjoy an outdoor movie in Oswego and celebrate summer at Yorkville's River Fest this weekend in Kendall County.

Montgomery invites the public to the free first concert in the park of the year, featuring the high-energy party band Disco Circus.

The Aurora downtown area embraces its vibrant renaissance as the cultural heartbeat of the city.

More than 30 food trucks will line up in the heart of downtown Aurora, serving a variety of cuisines.

From 2Toots to Pilot Pete's, here's a list of some themed restaurants for a fun-filled meal the whole family can enjoy.