Visit these delicious restaurants in Yorkville and Plano on your next pizza night.

Winger, a pillar of the '80s hard rock music scene, will play the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles Aug. 29. The band is expected to stop performing live after a select few gigs.

The second annual festival is set for Saturday, Aug. 23 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds.

The new restaurant, located in Naperville's new Block 59 development, is Chicago-based Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant’s Roman pizza/dining concept.

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.

Classic Seger brings the energy, excitement and raw power of a vintage Bob Seger concert.

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

A new event has been planned for the 170th annual Bureau County Fair in Princeton: a tractor show from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24. 

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

Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake has three great shows happening this weekend!

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.

Blumen Gardens in Sycamore will host an artist and makers market Sunday, or visit Hopkins Park in DeKalb for a celebration of all things ukuleles.

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.

Geneva Winery, which has tasting rooms in Geneva and Batavia, is expanding its production in Elburn and has plans to begin growing its own grapes in Kane County too.

The band 7th Heaven will perform Friday, Aug. 22, while Taylorville, a Taylor Swift tribute band, will perform Sunday, Aug. 24.

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.

Downtown Joliet is home to Audiophil's Records, The Strange and Unusual Gallery, Prison City Vintage and more!

Check out this nostalgia-filled diners in Batavia, Geneva, Elgin and more Kane County communities.

Singer Stephen Pearcy and original guitarist Warren DiMartini have reunited and are bringing their show to the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Aug. 17.

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

The Midwest is full of beautiful national parks, perfect for a weekend getaway.

Several farms in northern Illinois offer fresh produce, along with animals, activities and family fun.

Sweet Tooth in Morris carries nostalgic candy, gourmet chocolate and more. Hey Sweetie in downtown Ottawa offers a variety of candies and ice cream.

The next monthly seasonal brunch is the Farmer's Market Brunch on Sunday, Sept. 14.

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.

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

Grammer is known for hits "Honey I'm Good" and "Keep Your Head Up."

Altiro restaurant on Anderson Boulevard in Geneva has been renamed Enigma to end confusion with Altiro on Third in the city's downtown.

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

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

The 41st concert season will begin with performances Oct. 18-19 in St. Charles.

The Lombard landmark welcomes Michael McDermott and Heather Lynne Horton in acoustic show to benefit Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.

Cream of Wheaton is June 5-8, while Taste of Glen Ellyn is Aug. 14-16.

The show will feature hilarious and talented comedians sharing their unique experiences, anecdotes and frustrations about school life and being an educator.

Enjoy live entertainment, carnival, fireworks and more!

August is National Sandwich Month, and we're highlighting some of the Sauk Valley's favorite delis.

The new Leona's Pizzeria in McHenry will offer 75-cent pizzas Thursday, Aug. 14 to the first 75 VIP Rewards members. The first 75 guests ages 75 and older will receive a free full-sized pizza.

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.

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.

Explore a variety of unique martini flavors at Bartini's in Rock Falls.

The LockRocks summer concert series at Dellwood Park will host Strung Out and Semple Band on Friday, Aug. 15.

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

The Sycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee is Aug. 7-10. Bring the kids to Hopkins Park on Saturday for a free 'Summer's Last Bash' party.

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