“Christmas on the Ranch” is the third in a trilogy of Christmas movies shot in the Northwest suburbs — previous entries were “Christmas With Felicity” and “Reporting for Christmas.” The latter premiered on Hulu last year.
The Harrah's Joliet location is famed Michelin-starred chef Rick Bayless’ first restaurant with Caesars Entertainment.
Bishops Hill Winery in Joliet offers wine tastings, wine classes and live music.
Among the eclectic items on display at Historic Auto Attractions in Roscoe include the Secret Service limo that drove behind President John F. Kennedy in Dallas the day he was assassinated, the red pickup from TV’s “Sanford and Son,” weapons owned by Jesse James and more.
The Mexican tradition of Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebrated as a holiday Nov. 1 to honor departed those in the family that have died.