Mezzacorona has made a unique Pinot Grigio from high-altitude sites in the Italian mountains.

The series continues Saturday, July 12 with Third City Brass Band & The Big Lagniappe.

Check out the Team Demolition Derby "Tournament of Destruction" at Dirt Oval Route 66 in Joliet.

Check out this list of apple orchards in northern Illinois for perfect family fun this fall!

Arron Sain of Joliet appeared on “No Utensils Needed,” of the Food Network’s “Supermarket Stakeout” program, which aired July 22.

The Beatles tribute band will perform

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

The company’s premiere of “The Great Gatsby” is a Broadway-style take on the iconic story.

The Will County coffee scene is varied as it is plentiful. Many venues offer a wide variety of other beverages, full meals and a full calendar of entertainment.

Former Poison frontman Bret Michaels will perform at the Joliet casino on Oct. 18.

The Will County Fair runs Aug. 20-24 at the fairgrounds in Peotone.

The fall months bring several craft beer festivals throughout northern Illinois.

The 122nd annual Will County Fair kicks off Wednesday at the fairgrounds in Peotone.

Classic Seger brings the energy, excitement and raw power of a vintage Bob Seger concert.

Sable Creek offers a diverse selection of hand-crafted wines in the southwest suburbs.

Joliet's New Orleans North Festival and the Will County Car Show on tap this weekend in Will County.

$185 million casino opens in Joliet, marking first move for what originally was the Empress Casino since it opened in 1992.

Downtown Joliet is home to Audiophil's Records, The Strange and Unusual Gallery, Prison City Vintage and more!

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

Sweet Tooth in Morris carries nostalgic candy, gourmet chocolate and more. Hey Sweetie in downtown Ottawa offers a variety of candies and ice cream.

Grammer is known for hits "Honey I'm Good" and "Keep Your Head Up."

The 2025 New Orleans North event is set for Friday, Aug. 15 at the Joliet Slammers Stadium.

The Joliet Blues Festival was staged for its seventh year on Saturday, attracting local and regional music fans.

The music festival returns for a fourth year to Joliet's Cathedral District on Saturday, Aug. 16. Walk the neighborhood while enjoying an eclectic mix of concerts performed on people's porches.

The LockRocks summer concert series at Dellwood Park will host Strung Out and Semple Band on Friday, Aug. 15.

Hollywood Casino provided an inside look at its new Joliet casino with an emphasis on restaurants.

The City of Lockport will host it's second annual Fire Fest on Aug. 9 to commemorate the anniversary of the 1895 fire that destroyed a large portion of the city's downtown.

RomeoFest kicks off Thursday, Aug. 7 and runs through Aug. 10, while Joliet Blues Festival is Saturday, Aug. 9.

The Joliet Blues Festival is 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9.

Uncle Kracker's hits include "Follow Me," "Smile" and "Drift Away." He will perform Aug. 7.

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.

Tyler Simons of Wisconsin will host “Cars Behind Bars” from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Old Joliet Prison, 1125 Collins St. in Joliet.

Blues Brothers Con at the Old Joliet Prison is not happening this year. Instead, plans are being made for a "Blues Brothers Screening" on the 45th anniversary year of the movie's release.

Downtown Joliet Kidz Fest, Rockin' the Ville and more happening this weekend!

Popular regional tribute act set to perform on rooftop stage of Joliet Area Historical Museum Aug. 7.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary Tour stop at Joliet's Rialto Square Theatre has been postponed until Aug. 6.

Here are seven destinations for artisan drinks along Route 66, including stops in Plainfield, Lockport and Joliet.

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.

Joliet Park District's Wine a Little, Laugh a Lot event is Thursday, and Joliet Restaurant Week continues through Sunday.

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.

The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet will induct some blues legends with Chicago area roots at its Hall of Fame ceremony in September.

Here's a preview of some of the 16 restaurants offering specials during the 10-day event.

Enjoy a free concert in Joliet, a free movie in Bolingbrook or check out the Hot Sauce Expo in Joliet this weekend.

The popular music series returns for its second summer, bringing intimate outdoor shows to Joliet.

Blackberry Smoke will rock the Rialto in downtown Joliet on Sunday, Sept. 28.

Watch a screening of the 1981 cult classic horror film as a live string ensemble performs.