The Spring Valley ‘Uriah’ Walla Walla Valley Red Wine 2022 is a dark, brooding red with blackberry, plum, cedar, tobacco leaf and cracked pepper flavors.

The next time you're exploring Starved Rock State Park or one of other state parks, check out these delectable dining destinations in the area.

Veteran actors might be chagrined watching "The Play That Goes Wrong" at Stage 212 in La Salle, but most audiences will find it uproarious.

Spring festivals are blooming across northern Illinois in April and May.

The Boatyard Bar & Bistro in Ottawa will reopen for the season Thursday, April 9, bringing back riverfront dining with a mix of familiar favorites and new menu offerings.

Spring is here, and that means the return of some of the area's most popular beer and wine festivals of the year.

Celebrate Easter with egg hunts in Ottawa and Utica this weekend.

Pancheros Mexican Grill is expected to open the Princeton location this summer and the Sterling location in the fall.

“The Play That Goes Wrong” will be presented April 17-19 and 24-26 at Stage 212 in La Salle.

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

Pick up your Easter chocolate at these fine chocolatiers in northern Illinois. Easter is Sunday, April 5.

Easter is Sunday, April 5.

Camp Aramoni's Spring Hike & Dine Experience includes food and drink pairings, hiking and live music on March 28.

Streator native Seth Ragusa is the personality behind Grazing Guse, a restaurant review channel on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Northern Illinois offers a vibrant international food scene ready to tantalize your taste buds.

Starved Rock Lodge will host their annual Bunny Bash at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21.

“Sunday with The Rat Pack” showcases nationally-known singer and comedy impressionist Jerry Armstrong of Marseilles as he brings the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. to vibrant life.

The Beach House matches the flavors, décor, and relaxed feeling people may remember from their coastal vacations – and that’s exactly how owner John Mathias designed it to be.

The NCAA basketball tournament kicks off Thursday, March 19. Watch all the action at these northern Illinois bars.

La Salle's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14.

Check out these 8 eateries that are serve up mouth-watering burgers.

St. Patrick's Day is Tuesday, March 17 but there's plenty of Irish fun with parades and parties across northern Illinois this weekend.

The original Knox Hotel opened in 1854 to provide accommodations near the new train depot because travelers on the railway needed a place to stay.

Illinois and Wisconsin boast a wealth of spa getaways, offering luxurious pampering and relaxation just a short trip away.

A dozen of local restaurants in Ottawa will serve up their own creative takes on classic midwest comfort food during Restaurant Week, a two-week celebration of the city’s food scene that will also support those in need.

Utica's St. Patrick's Parade is set for 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7.

Officials running the Bureau County Fair announced that country band Sawyer Brown and Lonestar will headline the annual fair this summer.

Hundreds of small, locally-owned boutiques and shops in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin will participate in this one-of-a-kind event March 6-7.

Guests will enjoy a full weekend itinerary, including a Friday night welcome reception with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, intimate educational seminars, and a multi-course wine dinner paired with standout selections from the featured wineries.

Experience the 70s with a disco flashback later on this month.

Here are the winners for the best coffee shops in the Best of the Fox, Best of the Illinois Valley, DeKalb County's Finest and Sauk Valley Favorites contest.

Check out Harbor Stories: Unplugged – Season 7 in Ottawa, as well as the lineup at the Ottawa Center for the Arts and the 122 Club in Streator.

August Hill Winery's next Around the World wine pairing event is Saturday, Feb. 28 and will focus on the food and wine of Germany.

Escape these brutal winter temperatures with a day or weekend at these indoor waterparks in northern Illinois.

The spring performance, 'The Play That Goes Wrong,' runs on select dates from April 17-26.

If you're looking for a camping adventure this summer, check out Starved Rock Family Campground and other award-winning campgrounds across the country.

Check out these restaurants the next time you make plans for your weekend brunch.

Former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Chris Kattan will perform at the 122 Club in Streator Friday, Feb. 20.

National Margarita Day is Sunday, Feb. 22. Check out where you can find the best margarita in your area.

National Drink Wine Day is Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Years of collective work, vineyard refinement and expanded production capacity have elevated Stoller Family Estate's wines to their clearest expressions yet.

Stage 212 in La Salle presents the final weekend of 'Little Women: The Broadway Musical" this weekend, while Camp Aramoni in Tonica will host a special Galentine's Day event Friday.

Enjoy live music and a New Orleans-inspired menu at the 5th annual Mardi Gras party.

Impress your Valentine with decadent chocolate from one of these gourmet chocolate shops in northern Illinois.

Sample food and wine at participating local businesses in downtown Utica.

This unofficial holiday, celebrated annually on Feb. 13, is a time for ladies to ditch the romance and have an evening out with your best girls.

Jessica Willis Fisher will perform as part of the Harbor Stories Unplugged concert series at The Restaurant at Heritage Harbor in Ottawa Feb. 15.

Celebrate with your significant other at these popular wine destinations.

Check out what Shaw Local audiences voted as the best romantic and fine dining restaurants in Kane, DeKalb, Will and McHenry counties, as well as the Illinois Valley.

Enjoy a romantic dinner to celebrate Valentine's Day at one of these restaurants in northern Illinois.