Entertainment

Audiences will hear Bonn’s unique, chilling insights from examining Dennis Rader (BTK Strangler), David Berkowitz (Son of Sam), Rex Heuermann (alleged Long Island Serial Killer), Jeffery Dahmer and more.

Light shows, the festively decorated McCormick House and Taylor Swift-themed nights highlight Christmas at Cantigny in Wheaton.

The 1937 MAR Theater in Wilmington will host its annual Christmas show benefiting Kuzma Care Cottage food bank and featuring holiday music favorites.

Enjoy family-friendly holiday events at Starved Rock Lodge in Oglesby.

Holiday celebrations continue in McHenry County this weekend with a Flurry Fest in Lake in the Hills and a parade in Johnsburg.

Lighted parades and Christmas walks in Oglesby and Ladd part of eventful weekend that includes holiday-themed performances.

Kendall County will feature the Oswego Holiday Express, a Holiday Trivia Night and other exciting festivities.

There will be a New Year's Eve hike, Brunch With Santa and more in Kane County.

The new musical comedy cabaret gets creative with nostalgic inspiration from the television specials of those "happy golden days of yore."

This touring production is funny, sweet and deserving of a longer run.

Celebrate the holiday season with festivals in Fox River Grove, Marengo and Spring Grove this weekend.

The musical program titled “We Need A Little Christmas” opens with popular Christmas classics, followed by a narration of the birth of Jesus interwoven with carols.

The 48th Festival of the Gnomes will be held Saturday and Sunday at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre. in Joliet.

Check out one of the these northern Illinois bakeries that specialize in delicious cookies on Dec. 4.

Galena goes all out for the holidays, with several festive events for the whole family.

There are a number of community holiday activities scheduled across the Illinois Valley, including events in La Salle, Peru, Princeton, Marseilles and Mendota this weekend.

Holiday events include a Mariah Carey-themed brunch, Ghostbusters brunch and a special New Year's Eve brunch.

Several holiday-related events are coming up in Kane County, including photo opportunities with Santa, a Winter Wonder Lights Celebration and more.

Several festive events are coming up in Kendall County, including the Oswego Christmas Walk, the Montgomery Merry & Bright event and more.

Stephen Connell reprises his role as Ebenezer Scrooge in this holiday treasure.

Weekends of Dec. 6-7, 13-14 offer chances to see Santa along with holiday films.

Guests will enjoy an unforgettable evening with Fashion Santa — a holiday icon known for his high-fashion flair and festive charm.

Two community theater troupes will present holiday-themed performances this weekend – one in Polo and the other in Morrison.

Learn about history, enjoy music and light refreshments in the restored 1846 brick inn and a bake sale in the 1840s Atwell Burr House.

The Polo Area Community Theatre is preparing for its annual Christmas show, “FrUiTCaKeS,” which will be performed Dec. 6, 7, 8, 13 and 14 at the Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave. in Polo.

The Santa Run For Kids happens Sunday, Dec. 1 in Crystal Lake.

The chamber ensemble will present “The Works of Christmas” between Dec. 1 and 8 in four churches. The singers represent La Salle, Grundy and Livingston counties.

This dazzling display of lights is the largest free outdoor holiday light show in the area.

Live entertainment at the Joliet Public Library and the Joliet Area Historical Museum, North Pole Christmas Market at the Renaissance Center and North Pole Park at Cass and Joliet Streets, ice sculpture demos, food trucks and parade.

Boozy Hot Chocolate Flights will be available through January.

A rebrand is coming to Durty Nellie’s in Palatine, and it’s pure retro.

Plenty of holiday festivities this weekend in McHenry County including parades in Crystal Lake and Woodstock.

Catch up with family and friends over a holiday brunch in December.

Here are five holiday activities to do this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

Grand opening planned for early March.

Christmas walk and visits with Santa planned in Dixon.

Song paired with guest dancers in one number will help power the “Making Music in the Heart” winter concert on Dec. 7.

This free event celebrates the magic of the season with festive and fun holiday activities, song and ceremony, culminating in Santa’s arrival and a welcome by Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke, followed by the ceremonial tree lighting.

With a change of venues from St. Charles for the past seven years to Elmhurst, a new collection of original plays will have their time to shine at GreenMan Theatre.

For the 40th anniversary edition of its holiday program, the St. Charles Singers will be joined by the Metropolis String Ensemble.

A superb cast stars in the Marriott's Theatre for Young Audiences production of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, crystallized into one beautiful hour of entertainment.

Holiday celebrations in Oswego, Yorkville and Plano are right around the corner as the holiday season draws near.

The annual Christmas Walk is Friday, Dec. 6, and Breakfast with the Grinch is Saturday, Dec. 7.

The beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast.

Shop from more than 220 crafters, artisans and makers at the 53rd Annual Christmas Crossroads in Lockport on Saturday and Sunday at Lockport East High School.

Festivals happening in St. Charles, Woodstock, Elburn, Aurora and many more communities around northern Illinois.

Hop on the Polar Express Pub Crawl in McHenry and clean up Sterne’s Woods this weekend in McHenry County.

This two-day community event Nov. 29-30 will feature an array of family-friendly activities to kick off the holiday season.

There will be opportunities to holiday shop and take part in season activities this weekend during Princeton's Christmas Walk and the Holiday Market at the Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center.

There will be several exciting library events, a Thanksgiving run and more in Kane County.