McHenry County Entertainment
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‘Our taste is absolutely different’: New Libertyville coffee shop aims to be uniqueFeb 06, 2025 9:55 am - The newest coffee shop in Libertyville offers hard-to-describe but distinct, bold flavors infused with cardamom and other spices.
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Twin Peaks restaurant coming to Algonquin in MarchFeb 05, 2025 2:50 pm - Twin Peaks restaurant, which touts its 29-degree draft beer served in frosted mugs, plans to open in Algonquin Commons in March.
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From heart-shaped pizzas to candlelight dinners, unique Valentine’s Day dining options aboundFeb 05, 2025 11:29 am - For Valentine’s Day this year, consider a different type of date night such as a murder-mystery party at Martini Room in Elgin, a couples date night at WhirlyBall, mini golf at Puttshack or a special candlelight dinner at CityGate Grille.
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‘Mom, we made it to Wheel’: Lake in the Hills woman wins big on game showFeb 05, 2025 11:23 am - Linda Keyes of Lake in Hills won big during an appearance on “Wheel of Fortune” that aired Tuesday.
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Naperville’s Meson Sabika makes list of top romantic restaurants in AmericaFeb 04, 2025 5:16 pm - If you’re looking for a romantic dining destination, Mesón Sabika in Naperville was recently named one of the top 100 romantic restaurants in America by OpenTable.
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‘We believe in magic’: Woodstock Willie gives hope for an early springFeb 02, 2025 8:01 am - Woodstock Willie predicted an early spring Sunday morning, prompting cheers from thousands who gathered in the Woodstock Square before dawn to see what the furry prognosticator of seasons had to say on Groundhog Day.
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Student Silent Film Festival celebrates young filmmakers’ creativityJan 28, 2025 10:28 pm - The 2025 Student Silent Film Festival drew over 400 viewers to watch original movies by 11 area high schools, with the winners coming from Neuqua Valley, Oak Forest, and Lake Forest.
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Best Bets: Veteran actor Richard Kind reveals how not to be famous at Genesee TheatreJan 28, 2025 9:57 am - Comedic actor Richard Kind discusses his 30-plus years in show business at the Genesee Theatre, MOMIX dance company performs “Alice” at The MAC, and Hey Nonny hosts its second annual Winter Blues Week.
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High above the crowd: Ski jumpers soar at 120th Norge tournamentJan 26, 2025 4:54 pm - Thousands made their way to Fox River Grove this weekend to marvel as world-class ski jumpers soared high above the earth during the 120th annual Norge Winter Ski Jump Tournament.
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As population soars, here’s where you can spot bald eaglesJan 24, 2025 4:34 pm - If you’re excited and inspired by the sight of a bald eagle soaring majestically above, then your Super Bowl has arrived. The bald eagle population in northern Illinois is surging this winter, and special events are on tap the next two weekends providing eagle watchers abundant opportunity to see them in action.