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The ensemble players in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” are all winners in this comedic gem.

Escape rooms are perfect for date nights, family outings, team building adventures and more. Check out this list of locations across northern Illinois.

Directors from Illinois Head Start centers, the federally supported child care and early education program, said they fear cuts, as it targeted in The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025.

This spring, Kendall County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

This spring, Kane County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

The line-up is stacked with locally and nationally acclaimed DJs and music artists like Fast Eddie, DJ Julian Jumpin Perez, DJ Mike “Hitman” Wilson, DJ Mickey Mixin Oliver, DJ Maurice “ICE” Culpepper, DJ Tim Spinnin Schommer and DJ Kickin Kenny Cahill.

This spring, Will County voters will get to decide who will represent them on their town, school, park and township boards, as well as weigh in on local referendum questions.

A man was killed by police early Wednesday in Aurora. The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. on Route 25 near Ashland Avenue, according to a press release.

A Joliet man was identified as the suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Dec. 14. An Aurora woman was also arrested after she was accused of falsely reporting the suspect vehicle as stolen.

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

The City of Aurora, in partnership with Granicus, is launching myAurora 311, a new customer service software that improves access to non-emergency services, information and assistance for residents.

McConnell has also co-written songs with country stars such as Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, Martina McBride, Brantley Gilbert and Brothers Osborne.

A man admitted to falsely reporting there was a bomb in the Crystal Lake Public Library, court records show; he pleaded guilty to a similar false threat in Kane County.

Musical’s pie-maker plot serves up deep-dish delights in a story that deftly mixes drama and comedy.

Sedaris is the author of “Calypso,” “Naked,” “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim” and is a regular National Public Radio contributor.

“Love your family and friends,” Aurora police Cmdr. Bryan Handell said Saturday at a ceremony remembering the Henry Pratt shooting victims.

The award-winning music runs March 12-April 27 at the Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora. The show is part of the Paramount's BOLD Series.

Richard Wayt, 77, and Kathleen Wayt, 63, were identified as the people who were killed in the crash in Peotone Township in Will County.

Richard Wayt, 77, and Kathleen Wayt, 63, were identified as the people who were killed in the crash in Peotone Township in Will County.

Here's a listing of the best live music venues in Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley, as voted on by Shaw Media audiences.

Enjoy live music tributes to Allman Brothers Band, The Doors, Beatles, Tina Turner and many more legendary artists this weekend.

When shortform video platform TikTok shut down service earlier this month, the move surprised some Illinois politicians who use the app to educate, reach constituents and follow trends.

The lower-level lounge is set to open on Wednesday, Jan. 29 with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 N. River St. in downtown Aurora.

The Kane County Board approved Alex Arroyo to fill the District 7 vacancy left after Monica Silva's election as Kane County Coroner.

Cities across northern Illinois offer restaurant weeks during the winter to entice diners to try new food or enjoy old favorites at discounted prices.

Two Hands Fresh Corn Dog opened its 70th location, the first in Illinois, in late November.

The award-winning Broadway musical opens Feb. 12 and runs through March 30.

A wide range of musicals will warm up winter for theater lovers.

The new restaurant is from the owners of The GOAT Burger + Cocktail Bar in downtown Batavia.

Communities across northern Illinois saw a wide variety of new dining options open for business this past year.

Atrevete Café 1888 offers a variety of coffees, lunch and treats, including velvety lattes, bold espressos, macaroons, muffins, sandwiches and soups.

Celebrate New Year's Eve at one of these exciting parties and events in McHenry, Kane and DuPage counties.

Now in its 13th season, Aurora's Paramount Theatre has emerged as the nation’s largest subscription theater with more than 37,000 subscribers.

Holiday light shows and shopping markets in Geneva, Aurora, Joliet, Lemont, Ottawa shine bright with festive fun this month.

Pace buses every 20 minutes? Pace buses in every town? Or a hybrid system? It’s in your hands, officials say.

Aurora’s Fox Valley Festival Chorus will present “From Paris to the North Pole: A Holiday Spectacular” Sunday, Dec. 8. The music of Mozart, Handel and Irving Berlin will be featured at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.

Visit these festive holiday markets in Ottawa, St. Charles, Oswego, Lisle, McHenry and more to find the perfect gift.

This dazzling display of lights is the largest free outdoor holiday light show in the area.

The music of Mozart, Handel and Irving Berlin will be featured at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, with a visit from Santa Claus.

"Million Dollar Quartet" is a fictionalized account of an impromptu December 1956 meeting between rock ‘n’ roll pioneers Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley at the Sun Records studio in Memphis, Tennessee.

Explore unique vendors and special events at this holiday market at RiverEdge Park.

Festivals happening in St. Charles, Woodstock, Elburn, Aurora and many more communities around northern Illinois.

The Copley Theatre in Aurora, Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, Sandwich Opera House and more have dazzling holiday productions scheduled in November and December.

The Fox Valley Brass Band will perform Dec. 7 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.

The family-friendly event runs from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.

The restaurant is the second of three Italian restaurants to open within a year in downtown Aurora. Last November, Amore Mio Italian restaurant opened on New York Street a block away from Giardino.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced in a news release that an Aurora man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison for his role in drug sales throughout Chicagoland.

In another stunner for Paramount Theatre, the Midwest regional premiere proves to be an enchanting spectacle.

Veterans and active duty military members can enjoy discounted or free meals on Monday, Nov. 11.

Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria is expected to open soon, promising a garden-inspired atmosphere reflecting its name.