Exploration | The Scene

Morbid Mementos opened March 1 in downtown Elgin. The store sells taxidermy, bone art, jewelry, perfume oils, candles, books and more.

The French Market will begin May 23 and run through Aug. 22 at the Pump House and adjacent parking lots in West Dundee.

Escape rooms are perfect for date nights, family outings, team building adventures and more. Check out this list of locations across northern Illinois.

Visit these award-winning breweries and wineries in Kane, Kendall, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area.

Kernel's Gourmet Popcorn & More serving up freshly-popped sweet and traditional flavors in Sycamore. There are two additional locations in Geneva and Naperville.

The Abbey Resort on the shores of Lake Geneva is the perfect place to relax and make family memories over spring break or any time of the year.

Check out these sports bars in northern Illinois that offer plenty of TVs so you won't miss a second of the basketball action.

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

Enjoy these magnificent stops in Batavia, Oswego, St. Charles and Elgin while hiking or biking the Fox River Trail.