The Scene - Will & Grundy counties

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

Here are five things to do in and around Grundy County the weekend of April 25, 2025.

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

Ten members of WriteOn Joliet will explore various aspects of heroism in original radio-style stories and poems.

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

The comedy duo will perform at the downtown Joliet theatre May 8, 2025.

Tusk: The World’s #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac will be at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet Friday, May 16.

The Joliet City Center Partnership and 11 downtown businesses are celebrating the 1980s on May 3.

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

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

Get the family out for Easter egg hunts and free photos with the Easter Bunny in the Joliet area this weekend.

Nik & Ivy's Brewing Company in Lockport will host a spring artisan market with food and live music on Saturday, April 12.

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.

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

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

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

Check out new comics or try your hand at making people laugh at a local open mic night.

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre in Joliet is hosting a National Poetry Month Open Mic & Festival for poets, singers and rappers on Saturday.

Giada De Laurentiis will have a signature restaurant at the future Hollywood Casino Joliet.

Skaters from Inwood Skate School will entertain the community with their skating skills on Friday and Saturday's Gliding Through Space Ice Show.

La Salle Speedway and Events Center will open its dirt track May 6 after being closed since 2021.

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.

Check out these concerts in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane and Will counties, the Illinois Valley and the Sauk Valley in April.

Representatives from Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center will be at Wild Birds Unlimited on Saturday with two birds, a few reptiles and some mammals.

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.

The Prairie Singers are hosting a series of concerts starting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3 at St. Michael's in Streator, 2 p.m. Sunday, April 6 at St. Bede in Peru, 7 p.m. at St. Patrick's in Ottawa, and then at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13 at St. Patrick's in Seneca.

Meet adoptable dogs from Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue in Joliet on Saturday at TSC Tractor Supply Co. in Channahon.

Here are some concerts happening in DeKalb, DuPage, La Salle, Lee, Kane, McHenry and Will counties happening in March. From classical music to high-energy rock shows, there's something for everyone.

Skits’n’Giggles will offer an evening of improve comedy on Tuesday at Chop’d, located at 12337 Route 59, #155 in Plainfield.

Communities across northern Illinois are gearing up for Irish celebrations over St. Patrick's Day weekend.

It's time to hit the road! Take a look at this list of the best scenic drives in Illinois using data from Tripadvisor.

Northern Illinois offers a vibrant international food scene ready to tantalize your taste buds.

The Randy Travis: More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in the 2015 movie “The Price,” James Dupré, on vocals. Travis will be at the show to interact with fans and his band.

Penn Entertainment has announced that it is partnering with the celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis for the future Hollywood Casino Joliet.

The grapes sangiovese and vermentino are what winemaker Dan Fitzgerald has zeroed in on as the best fit for soil and climate on his 16,000-acre site.

Test your knowledge at one of these northern Illinois bar trivia nights.

Here's a list of some of the most beautiful road trip ideas in the U.S.

From Romeoville to Pontiac and everything in between, you’ll be surprised at all the hidden gems you discover during your wine-sampling excursion along Route 66.

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

Billy Corgan & the Machines of God will perform on Friday, June 20.

Here's a list of indoor water parks in northern Illinois for a winter afternoon or weekend getaway.