Exploration | The Scene

Check out this list of outdoor gardens and parks in the Illinois Valley and suburbs to enjoy in spring and summer.

The Batavia Boardwalk Shops open for the 2025 season Friday, May 9.

You don't have to drive into Chicago for an exciting and educational excursion. There are plenty of museums in the suburbs and northern Illinois that are well worth a visit.

Make gifting a snap for showers, housewarming parties and more with this Batavia business.

Spring flower festivals are a beautiful way to shake off the winter and welcome spring. Here's a list of events in northern Illinois and surrounding states.

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

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

Become a contestant in a simulated game show or battle your friends over a tabletop game at these exciting locations around the suburbs.

La Salle Speedway and Events Center will open its dirt track May 6 after being closed since 2021.