The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s New Orleans North event was held at the Joliet Slammers stadium on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. The evening had the feel of Mardi Gras with food, music, local art and the atmosphere of “The Big Easy.”

The new brewery, at 171 N Addison St. in downtown Elmhurst, is a two-story space that blends indoor and outdoor seating with the capacity to welcome over 400 guests.

Sable Creek offers a diverse selection of hand-crafted wines in the southwest suburbs.

Six Flags Great America is gearing up for its signature fall event, Fright Fest. Also returning this year is the Oktoberfest Food Festival.

Plenty to do in the Illinois Valley this weekend, from the Princeton Farmers' Market to Ottawa's Third Friday event and more.

Joliet's New Orleans North Festival and the Will County Car Show on tap this weekend in Will County.

Taste of Glen Ellyn is Aug. 14-17, while the Morton Arboretum in Lisle is hosting the Wine & Art Walk this weekend.

The Lincoln Highway Heritage Fest happens in Rochelle Aug. 15-17.

Enjoy a beer & cheese pairing workshop at Fox Republic Brewing, live music in Oswego and Yorkville this weekend!

$185 million casino opens in Joliet, marking first move for what originally was the Empress Casino since it opened in 1992.

The annual summer event includes live music, truck and tractor pulls, carnival, mud volleyball and more!

The fall events include September's Harvest Moon Dinner and October's Roots & Wine Dinner.

From free concerts to fairs to family-friendly events, Lee County has something fun for everyone this summer.

The new festival will feature local, regional and national blues and Americana musicians, along with plenty of craft beer and other beverages from local breweries.

Montgomery Fest,the annual three-day event, will be held Friday through Sunday, Aug. 15-17.

The 2025 New Orleans North event is set for Friday, Aug. 15 at the Joliet Slammers Stadium.

The 12 new retailers sell artisan goods and foods in the newly opened plaza.

Boats will roar on the river once again as the Kankakee River Valley Regatta returns for Labor Day weekend.

Enjoy a glass of wine while browsing nature-themed artwork at the Morton Arboretum.

The fifth annual Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest will have a little something extra this Saturday in the form of national celebrity entertainers.

Make the most of the last month of the summer with “Feast of the Senses” at Cantigny in Wheaton, which includes movie nights, a beer garden and more, in addition to a number of special events.

WONDRA, which opens in September, is a fantastical attraction that blends nature, technology and storytelling into a breathtaking, multi-sensory journey.

Visitors can get a taste of what farm life was like and learn about Kendall County’s rural heritage at a Day at the Dickson-Murst Farm on Aug. 17.

Sugarbakers serves more than 60 cocktails and over 20 martinis, along with 60 different wines, and just as many bourbons, by the bottle, glass or flight.

The Joliet Blues Festival was staged for its seventh year on Saturday, attracting local and regional music fans.

Hollywood Casino provided an inside look at its new Joliet casino with an emphasis on restaurants.

Hollywood Casino provided the media with a tour of the restaurants at its new Joliet casino on Thursday, Aug 7, 2025 just days before the center is expected to open to the public on Monday at the Rock Run development.

Romeoville's annual summer festival RomeoFest begins today and runs through Sunday. All activities will be held between Village Hall and the Recreation Center.

The Dixon Stage Left board of directors recently named Jimmy Ferraro and Ben Lightner as the theater’s new interim co-executive directors.

Celebrate all things vegetarian at Veggie Fest Saturday at Danada South park in Wheaton.

Overdrive Monster Truck Show will be at the La Salle Speedway & Event Center on Saturday, Aug. 9.

The Rochelle Municipal Airport will host an air and car show this weekend, while the Mendota Sweet Corn Fest runs Aug. 7-10.

RomeoFest kicks off Thursday, Aug. 7 and runs through Aug. 10, while Joliet Blues Festival is Saturday, Aug. 9.

Enjoy an evening tour of the Edith Farnsworth House in Plano.

The first annual event is set for Wednesday, Aug. 13 at Main Street Merchants.

XFO Presents: Return of the Outdoor War will feature more than 15 bouts plus a title fight between Jaime Martinez and Austin Cloe.

The Treehouses of Starved Rock are steps away from Starved Rock State Park’s system of picturesque hiking trails, canyons, waterfalls and bluffs.

This year’s Mediterranean-inspired meal features oven-roasted chicken with Greek lemon sauces, roasted potatoes, and refreshing salads, all sourced from local restaurants.

Check out these end-of-summer beer festivals in Sycamore, Oak Park, Aurora and more.

Shorewood hosted its annual Crossroads Festival from Friday, Aug. 1 to Sunday, Aug. 3. The annual late summer festival features carnival, music, craft fair and more.

Tyler Simons of Wisconsin will host “Cars Behind Bars” from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Old Joliet Prison, 1125 Collins St. in Joliet.

Check out these smaller water parks in the suburbs before the kids head back to school.

Blues Brothers Con at the Old Joliet Prison is not happening this year. Instead, plans are being made for a "Blues Brothers Screening" on the 45th anniversary year of the movie's release.

It’s been six years since 3D Sideouts hosted an MMA event. On Aug. 9, the thrills return.

The Kendall County Fair runs from July 31-Aug. 3 at the Yorkville fair grounds.

Streator Fest, Taste of the Illinois Valley in Peru this weekend!

Downtown Joliet Kidz Fest, Rockin' the Ville and more happening this weekend!

The Great Midwest Train Show is Sunday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds.

Looking for something fun to do in DeKalb County this summer? Check out this list of family-friendly events.

The festival will include traditional dances, food and artwork that celebrate the diversity of Asian cultures.