From classic restaurants to new eateries, dine at one of these locations during your next trip to Starved Rock Country.

Take a walk around Greenbriar Cemetery in Gilberts, go on a Monster Purge in Maple Park and take a ghost tour of Aurora this month.

Mandrake has been open for a year, but is now celebrating its grand opening with two nights of charitable giving, food and wine, Oct. 16-17.

Located a few hours’ drive (or less) from northern Illinois, Dubuque can offer a great getaway and a town that’s easy to explore.