Illinois holidays

Thanksgiving plans in Illinois? Some folks might skip the kitchen chaos this year.

The Walnut Room is getting ready for the holidays! Remember those magical meals under the Great Tree? It's almost time to relive those cherished moments.

I've been reading a piece on the worst Mother's Day presents that women have ever received, and I've found many of the responses to be absolutely hilarious and very informative at the same time.

St. Patrick's Day is one of the biggest party holidays in Illinois, so if you're looking to celebrate with friends and family, I've got the best places to hang out this year.

When I was a kid, my mom had every Christmas decoration and the tree down and packed up by noon on the day after Christmas, while our neighbors kept theirs up until the end of January. Is there a proper time to take down the Christmas tree, or is this something that should be done whenever you feel like it?

Get ready for a hot chocolate-sipping road trip filled with millions of twinkling lights. If you’re searching for the best places to capture joyful holiday experiences, you don’t have to go far. These charming towns and cities, just a short drive from Rockford, deliver all the cozy, festive feels of a Hallmark Channel movie.

Bars, pubs, taverns, and saloons in Illinois are always hopping around the holidays, and during holiday season there's one alcoholic beverage that's being ordered more than anything else in those joints...and it's not beer.

The holidays are here, and it’s time to trade in the stress of tangled lights and half-working inflatables for something truly magical. If you’re ready to be wowed, pack up the family and head to Goebbert’s Farm in Pingree Grove for an unforgettable light show experience

If you've been too busy to start your holiday celebration, then stop out at one of these bars in Illinois to get your Christmas Spirit on.

At this time of year, most people are looking for some holiday entertainment in the form of Christmas movies and holiday specials that are fun, sentimental, and uplifting. However, there is a segment of the population that's looking for something a bit more scary and sinister when it comes to what to watch...and here's what they're looking forward to viewing while you root for George Bailey.