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This Beatles tribute band was hand-selected by Louise Harrison, the sister of the late George Harrison. The band will perform Friday, March 28.

Enjoy an elegant meal at the 128-year-old house in downtown Geneva that is now The James restaurant.

Morbid Mementos opened March 1 in downtown Elgin. The store sells taxidermy, bone art, jewelry, perfume oils, candles, books and more.

Performer Doug Varty will pay tribute to Rod Stewart Friday, May 2.

Monday, March 24 is National Cocktail Day. Check out these top-rated bars and restaurants for the best martini in Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area.

The French Market will begin May 23 and run through Aug. 22 at the Pump House and adjacent parking lots in West Dundee.

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

Tickets are now on sale for the Geneva Chamber of Commerce's popular Coffee Crawl event April 19.

More than 20 craft breweries and cideries will be at the event.

A new downtown art gallery owner is inviting the community to the grand opening of Artifex Studio later this month. The event will showcase work from artist and gallery owner Elisa Boughner. All are welcome.

Visit these award-winning breweries and wineries in Kane, Kendall, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area.

Here are a few fun things to do this weekend in the McHenry County area.

The concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.

An eclectic weekend will color March with everything from rising young vocalists to Broadway tunes in a heartfelt benefit for the love of live theater, a true-history play and an arts and crafts fair.

Nationally-known comedians Jay Mohr, Kevin Farley, Brooks Wheelan, Dana Gould and more will be at The Comedy Vault in Batavia in April.

Kernel's Gourmet Popcorn & More serving up freshly-popped sweet and traditional flavors in Sycamore. There are two additional locations in Geneva and Naperville.

Wiegman is a native of Grayslake and will perform original pieces March 29 & 30 at the College of Lake County.

Tusk: The World’s #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac will be at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet Friday, May 16.

The Abbey Resort on the shores of Lake Geneva is the perfect place to relax and make family memories over spring break or any time of the year.

Meet adoptable dogs from Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue in Joliet on Saturday at TSC Tractor Supply Co. in Channahon.

Check out these sports bars in northern Illinois that offer plenty of TVs so you won't miss a second of the basketball action.

Check out this list of outdoor gardens and parks in the Illinois Valley and suburbs to enjoy in spring and summer.

Check out these restaurant and entertainment suggestions in Aurora, McHenry, Plainfield and Oswego the next time you're planning in evening out.

Here's where you can find award-winning BBQ in DeKalb, Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties and the Illinois Valley.

Squire Ale House on Route 64, owned by Karas Restaurant Group that operates The Village Squire locations, opened on March 18 after months of preparations.

Billy Bricks has seven pizzeria locations, including St. Charles, Naperville, Downers Grove and Wheaton.

Kendall County has several exciting upcoming events, including a board game night, chocolate workshops and electronic recycling event.

A spring break party, meditative event and more are coming up in Kane County.

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.

The Storytellers Studio Session, the Shadows of the Blue and Gray Ball, Woodland's spring carnival, a princess tea party and migratory bird discovery hike are five things to do in the Illinois Valley this weekend.

Here are some concerts happening in DeKalb, DuPage, La Salle, Lee, Kane, McHenry and Will counties happening in March. From classical music to high-energy rock shows, there's something for everyone.

The April 5 concert will present jazzy, big band versions of symphonic movements from works of Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler and Copland.

Families can enjoy interactive live reptile shows for spring break. Kids ages 12 and younger will be admitted for free March 22-30.

The band’s catalog consists of generational anthems such as “Good Things,” You Don’t Get Much,” “Idaho” and “Closer To Free” and more.

Black Violin will perform Sunday, April 27 at the College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center.

Streator Fest announced its musical lineup for its summer festival, which includes headline acts Quiet Riot, Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners and Theory of a Deadman.

One of These Nights, a tribute to the Eagles and their solo work, is known in the industry as the ultimate Eagles tribute, playing classic Eagles hits note-for-note. Tickets are on sale now for $3.

The Franklin Grove American Legion Post 497 also will have a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, March 22.

Canvases on display at the library, 307 S. Madison St., through March 29.

The NIU Steelband has performed in venues throughout the U.S. and internationally, winning accolades and gaining recognition and followers wherever they appear.

Burton Cummings of classic rock pioneers The Guess Who will bring his 60th Anniversary Hits Tour to the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

The rock band will appear at the downtown Joliet theatre May 1.

Richmond's St. Patrick's Day celebrates takes place Sunday.

People enjoy the ShamROCKS the Fox Parade along Green Street in McHenry on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in McHenry.

National Italian Food Day is Feb. 13. Here are the best places for Italian food in Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties and in the Illinois Valley.

RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles is an electrifying journey through the iconic eras of Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour in addition to songs from the early years all the way to Abbey Road.

Giada De Laurentiis will have a signature restaurant at the future Hollywood Casino Joliet.

The Doo Wop Project’s brand new 90-minute show, “Echoes of the Street,” keeps the classic sounds of doo wop alive for audiences of all ages.

The program for each concert opens with “Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto” by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang. Award-winning violinist Yang Liu will perform the concerto encircled by lit candles.

Ancient Aliens Live will feature stars from The History® Channel’s hit series leading a live interactive event.