The night before Thanksgiving is known as 'Drinksgiving,' where old friends reunite at local bars. Check out these award-winning bars and pubs in northern Illinois.

Visit these award-winning coffee shops on National Espresso Day Saturday, Nov. 23.

A list of some of the best pizza in Kane, Kendall, McHenry, DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area, as voted on by Shaw Local News Network audiences.

The Underground is a St. Charles Park District community space for its teens. With computers for gaming, space to study and room to hang out and chat, it’s a favorite spot for tweens and teens located just steps from downtown St. Charles.

Plano’s Davione Stamps was fouled trying a game-winning 3 in the closing seconds of overtime and calmly drained all three free throws for a 48-45 overtime victory at Ottawa.

Pho Ly is bringing a new taste sensation to downtown St. Charles.

For the first time in more than 90 years, the building at 7 S. 2nd Ave. in downtown St. Charles is entertaining audiences again.

St. Charles’ restaurant scene continues to grow with the recent opening of four new restaurants, three of them being in the city’s downtown.

The 13th annual St. Charles Restaurant Week will take place Feb. 20 to Feb. 24.