Savor a variety of flavors this spring and summer at these vibrant food truck festivals in northern Illinois.

Enjoy waterfront dining at these restaurants along beautiful rivers and lakes in northern Illinois this season.

May is National Burger Month.

Over 30 food trucks will line up on Benton Street between River Street and Broadway in the heart of downtown Aurora, serving a diverse array of culinary delights.

Check out these farmers markets opening for the 2026 season in northern Illinois.

The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department helped kick off the festival season on May 8 with its Margaritas en Mayo fiesta.

The launch is from Cornish Park in Algonquin and paddlers will head downstream to East Dundee, enjoying a smooth, uninterrupted route with no portages.

Margaritas en Mayo is Friday, May 8 at Yorkville's Riverfront Park.

Spring is here, and that means it's the perfect season to get out and explore new destinations.