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

Fox Valley Winery in Oswego will host a special chocolate and wine pairing event from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14.

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.

PrairieFest will take place Father’s Day weekend, June 18-21, at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Drive in Oswego.

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

"Million Dollar Quartet" will run March 4-May 31 at the intimate Stolp Island Theatre in downtown Aurora.

First Friday events on Feb. 6 include a free concert at The Venue, Dueling Pianos at Aurora Tap House and much more.

Beatles tribute band American English will perform at the Sandwich Opera House on Saturday, Feb. 7.