The annual Christmas Walk is Friday, Dec. 6, and Breakfast with the Grinch is Saturday, Dec. 7.

Galena goes all out for the holidays, with several festive events for the whole family.

Market Street Pizza serves traditional pizza favorites, in addition to unique specialty varieties.

Each season at Starved Rock State Park brings its own unique charm and opportunities for exploration.

Life in the food business recently has flourished for a Sterling family, whose nearly quarter-century-old Mexican restaurant has moved to the city's downtown area.

Leave the cooking and clean up to someone else, and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal at one of these restaurants in northern Illinois.

Local communities gearing up for Christmas walks later this month and into December.

We've compiled a list of some of the best brunches in northern Illinois. From DeKalb to the Sauk Valley to the Illinois Valley, here are some delicious options.

Love Lights the Way to Hometown Holidays is Nov. 21-23 in Rock Falls; Organ concert is Nov. 24 at St. Paul Lutheran in Dixon.