Northern Illinois is home to many unique distilleries that use farm fresh-to-bottle ingredients.

Blues legend Buddy Guy will perform Saturday, June 28 at the downtown Joliet theatre.

Enjoy craft beer tastings from more than 15 regional breweries, live blues music and barbecue all day.

Your guide to some of the hottest festivals happening in communities across northern Illinois in 2025, from Joliet to Crystal Lake and Rock Falls to Geneva.

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

Harbor Inn vacation rentals at Heritage Harbor, located near Ottawa on the Illinois River, give guests a relaxing getaway.

The series kicks off Saturday, May 17 with a tribute to Radiohead.

Here are seven destinations for artisan drinks along Route 66, including stops in Plainfield, Lockport and Joliet.

Beer and wine festivals around northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin offer springtime fun in the coming months.