Christmas

Illinois holiday movies return as AMC Rockford brings five Christmas classics back to the big screen with Elf, Grinch, Polar Express, Love Actually and Christmas Vacation.

Help ensure your holiday dinner success with the safest & most efficient methods to thaw a turkey.

What if your next holiday light outing happened in a cave — and you didn’t have to wait until night? Enter Cave Lights at Cave of the Mounds.

Rockford’s CherryVale Mall welcomes Santa for free visits, photos, pet nights, and a $2,000 Nice List Giveaway this Christmas season.

The beloved spooky retailer Spirit Halloween is launching three Spirit Christmas stores in Illinois this holiday season.

Ready for the holidays? Moline is!

From the bustling Daley Plaza to the cozy charm of Aurora, each market has its own special vibe. Can’t wait to share the details!

“Looking for grown-up holiday fun? Head to Lake Geneva’s Grand Geneva Resort & Spa for Tinsel & Tonic. This adults-only Christmas pop-up bar features glam cocktails, cozy décor and seasonal cheer, all within reach of Rockford.

From petting live reindeer to photo time with Daisy the mini Highland cow, Christmas Town at Summerfield Zoo delivers a sweet, magical holiday experience for Illinois families and their growing kids.

Signs of the season are popping up in Rockford. Here are three holiday events you need to mark on your calendar now.