Packed with big-top excitement and bubble magic, Circus of Bubbles offers an extraordinary evening of laughter, amazement and interactive fun.

Guests will enjoy a full weekend itinerary, including a Friday night welcome reception with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, intimate educational seminars, and a multi-course wine dinner paired with standout selections from the featured wineries.

Sorvino will bring her star power, artistry and storytelling to Woodstock in a special evening featuring conversation, performance and behind-the-scenes insight into her acclaimed career.

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

Theatre 121 presents "Singin' in the Rain" this weekend at the Woodstock Opera House.

The student choruses will come from Aurora, Carpentersville, Glen Ellyn, St. Charles and Sycamore high schools. Concerts will be held at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church.

National Margarita Day is Sunday, Feb. 22. Check out where you can find the best margarita in your area.

National Drink Wine Day is Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Audiences will be transported back to 1959 for over two hours of high-voltage rock ‘n’ roll featuring the hit songs that changed music forever, including “That’ll Be the Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Oh Boy,” “Rave On,” “La Bamba,” “Chantilly Lace” and many more.

Years of collective work, vineyard refinement and expanded production capacity have elevated Stoller Family Estate's wines to their clearest expressions yet.

If you're looking for a camping adventure this summer, check out Starved Rock Family Campground and other award-winning campgrounds across the country.

Hailed as “America’s #1 Neil Diamond Tribute,” the show captures the sound, spirit and charisma of Diamond.

Axe throwing is a great way to have fun and blow off some steam. Here are are locations around northern Illinois.

The Woodstock Opera House will host the 'Grease' singalong on Friday, Feb. 13.

Impress your Valentine with decadent chocolate from one of these gourmet chocolate shops in northern Illinois.

This unofficial holiday, celebrated annually on Feb. 13, is a time for ladies to ditch the romance and have an evening out with your best girls.

Audiences are invited to celebrate Valentine’s weekend with a one-night-only stand-up showcase featuring Maggie Hughes DePalo and Jim Flannigan, hosted by Chicago favorite John DaCosse.

This year’s event transforms Raue Center’s stage into a Studio 54-inspired disco celebration, offering guests a high-energy night of music, food, dancing and more.

Simply Elton will perform at the special dinner event on Feb. 14.

Check out what Shaw Local audiences voted as the best romantic and fine dining restaurants in Kane, DeKalb, Will and McHenry counties, as well as the Illinois Valley.

Enjoy a romantic dinner to celebrate Valentine's Day at one of these restaurants in northern Illinois.

Enjoy the big game at one of these bars or restaurants in northern Illinois.

Raue Center for the Arts will host a tribute concert to California music of the '60s and '70s and Woodstock Opera House will host a live comedy show from Lucas Bohn.

Performances include live comedy, a 'Grease' singalong and more.

Get ready for a dazzling night of music, glamour, and powerhouse vocals as Annika Starr pays tribute to one of the most iconic performers in pop culture history.

This unforgettable concert event pays tribute to the iconic Southern California sound of the late 1960s and 1970s, blending folk, rock and country into what became known as 'California Country Rock.'

The performances on Feb. 7 & 8 will include works by Antonín Dvořák, Samuel Barber and Johannes Brahms.

Woodstock Willie' weather report has arrived on Woodstock Square, where the Bill Murray movie "Groundhog Day" was filmed.

The location manager for the 1993 film "Groundhog Day" explained how Woodstock ended up playing the role of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Woodstock Willie made his prognostication from the gazebo at Woodstock Square early on a chilly Monday morning, Feb. 2, 2026.

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

A refresh is coming to Stage Left Cafe at the Woodstock Opera House, but some council members grumbled about having to spend hundreds of thousands of city dollars to get a state grant.

Check out these beer festivals happening in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin this winter.

The Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove will host the annual winter tournament Saturday, Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb. 1.

The festival will feature showings of the movie "Groundhog Day," along with activities like the downtown Groundhog Day Pub Crawl, 5K, film location tours and more.

Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani will join executive chef Noah Gümüstekin for an unforgettable culinary event Jan. 31-Feb. 1 to benefit the James Beard Foundation.

Shows include a tribute concert to Kenny Rogers and the musical comedy troupe Lewberger.

Emily and Jesse Moffitt are opening a second Summer Moon Coffee in Wheaton. The couple opened the first location in Crystal Lake about three years ago.

Hampshire resident Steve Knapp appeared on "Wheel of Fortune" Jan. 20.

Sullivan Rutherford Estate's Cœur de Vigne Cabernet Sauvignon has hints of blueberry, plum, dark chocolate and dried flowers.

Groundhog Day is just around the corner, and in Woodstock related events kick off Saturday with a groundhog scavenger hunt at participating local businesses.

From the mid-70s through the 90s, Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band defined the sound of American rock. Hits like “Turn The Page,” “Night Moves,” “Hollywood Nights” and “Old Time Rock and Roll.”

Raue Center for the Arts will host a Duran Duran tribute on Friday, while The Vixen will host tribute shows to Soundgarden and Chris Stapleton Friday and Saturday.

The 31st annual Winterfest is Jan. 28-Feb. 1 in downtown Lake Geneva. It is free to attend.

Not going to Soldier Field for the big game? Check out these sports bars in northern Illinois where you can catch all the action and enjoy food and drink specials.

With authentic arrangements, dazzling visuals, and a dynamic stage presence, RIO brings audiences a full-throttle Duran Duran concert experience.

Raue Center for the Arts will host Greenroom Improv at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17.

Outdoor ice rinks are a great way to have fun, fit in some physical activity and enjoy fresh air this winter.

After two years of uncertainty, Crystal Lake-based Raue Center for the Arts has secured a new building lease with the city as they move forward with rebuilding programs.

These events will have a six-course meal with 2-ounce wine pairings.