Sullivan Rutherford Estate's Cœur de Vigne Cabernet Sauvignon has hints of blueberry, plum, dark chocolate and dried flowers.

Check out these beer festivals happening in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin this winter.

The 2,450-square-foot restaurant offers 60 seats for indoor dining. Customers can order ahead online at zaxbys.com and through the Zaxbys app for curbside pickup.

Lewis, the Vermont-born powerhouse, first found success with the 2000s-era hard rock band Staind.

Brett Young will bring his 2026 2.0 Tour to downtown Joliet Friday, Jan. 30.

KC and the Sunshine Band, known for hits like "Boogie Shoes," "That's the Way" and "Get Down Tonight" will be at Hollywood Casino Joliet on Saturday, Jan. 24.

KC and the Sunshine Band are known for their hits “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “Boogie Shoes” and “Get Down Tonight.”

The show will be performed Jan. 23-25 and Jan. 30-Feb. 1.

Crist will perform at the downtown Joliet theatre Jan. 23.

Not going to Soldier Field for the big game? Check out these sports bars in northern Illinois where you can catch all the action and enjoy food and drink specials.

Jefferson Starship's hits include "Jane,” “We Built This City,” “Find Your Way Back” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” alongside classic Jefferson Airplane staples “White Rabbit” and “Somebody to Love.”

Vitamin String Quartet will perform at the downtown Joliet theatre Jan. 29.

The Forge in Joliet will host Botas and Brushes Sip & Paint at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17.

The concert will feature engaging selections from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and more, presented in a fun, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere that invites curiosity and imagination.

Outdoor ice rinks are a great way to have fun, fit in some physical activity and enjoy fresh air this winter.

You don't need to travel too far to enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing.

2025 saw a number of restaurants open across northern Illinois.

Jonata's Todos wine blends blackberry, plum, dried violets, cocoa powder, fig and singed rosemary aromas.

Owners of Sharks in Crest Hill plans to open at two major Joliet intersections next to a Dunkin' and in a former 7/11.

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center will host Eagle Watch, which includes plenty of family activities, on Saturday, Jan. 10.

These 15 stories from The Scene saw the most visitors this past year.

The Starved Rock Lodge Winter Wildlife Trolley Tours take guests to several areas where they can view majestic bald eagles and more.

Start the New Year off right with a First Day Hike in one of the area's state parks or in one of the Forest Preserve District of Will County parks.

Kick off the New Year with a winter hike at a state park in northern Illinois.

Explore the white wines from The Hilt and Jonata labels.

The Feathered Fork restaurant recently opened at 20631 Renwick Road.

The “Big House Ballgame” will represent the long history of organized baseball played at the prison.

The Roxy in Lockport will host two “Magic of the Holidays” magic shows on Saturday, Dec. 27.

Garg is a New York Times bestselling author and stand-up comedian known for her sharp wit and relatable humor.

Celebrate the New Year at these exciting events in northern Illinois.

Leave the cooking and clean up to someone else on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

The Rialto Square Theatre will host

Tribute artist Dean Z will perform classic songs from all of the different eras of Elvis’ musical career.

Check out these theaters across northern Illinois that are bringing holiday classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" to life this season.

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Isaak will perform at the downtown Joliet theatre on Friday, Dec. 12.

Singer Chris Isaak and the Joliet American Legion Band will perform at Joliet's Rialto Square Theatre this weekend.

The Drunk’n Gnome Caroling Show is hitting the road in Will County with a rowdy, festive twist on Christmas classics at several establishments in Joliet and Channahon.

The holiday show will feature plenty of laughs and the biggest hits from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.

Celebrate the holidays with a family brunch at these locations in northern Illinois.

This new location at 1351 Shale Road in Joliet, will feature Chipotlane, a drive-thru pick-up lane where customers can pick up their digital orders.

The live production follows a cast of “wee folk” on their adventures of doing good works while outsmarting trolls.

The festival is set to take place from noon to 10 p.m. Oct. 3 at Settler’s Park in downtown Plainfield .

Affectionately named Floyd, this 36-foot-tall illuminated penguin greets visitors at the entrance to the New Lenox Christmas in the Commons.

The Shorewood Holiday Market kicks off the season on Friday, Dec. 5 and continues through Saturday, Dec. 6.

The Joliet American Legion Band will perform Sunday, Dec. 14. The Jingle Mingle event is set for Dec. 4.

The brilliant light and color show runs through Jan. 3.

Check out the shows and live performances at venues like the Rialto Square Theatre, Woodstock Opera House, Raue Center for the Arts, Egyptian Theatre and more!

A classical string quartet will perform holiday favorites – and thousands of candles will illuminate the concert in Joliet.

Keg Grove Brewing Company opened in a former fire station in Morris in 2024.