Author: Fox Valley Magazine

From a dreamy gondola ride in Venice, to the scenic views of the Amalfi Coast, Italy surely is one of the most romantic places on the planet. Che Figata brings that romance to Naperville with its authentic Italian recipes, sommelier-selected wines and an atmosphere that is at once warm and intimate, and grand and enticing. Che Figata is an Italian phrase that means, “It’s awesome!” and that awesomeness is apparent as soon as you enter to see the expansive Chef’s Counter, open kitchen with wood-fired oven, and wall of wine selections. “We really have a love for food, and for…

FoxFire Located on the north side of State Street (Route 38) and just a half block west of the Fox River in Geneva, Illinois, FoxFire Restaurant is an essential part of experiencing the charm and hospitality of beautiful Geneva, IL. We offer aged prime beef, chops and fresh seafood in an intimate, yet elegant setting of original brick and wooden trellises dating from the early 1900’s when horse and carriages roamed the streets, men tipped top hats, and woman curtsied. We are certain you will find our food and charm unsurpassed in our unique and wonderful town. FoxFire is a family-owned…

On this Groundhog Day, Paramount Theatre has released some sneak previews of its hit musical “Groundhog Day: The Musical,” playing through March 13. (Click here for full story.) Previews started Wednesday, January 26.  Opening Night is Friday, February 4, at 8 p.m. Performances run through Sunday, March 13. Paramount Theatre is located at 23 E. Galena Blvd. in Aurora. Single tickets, $36-$79, are on sale now. For tickets and information, visit ParamountAurora.com, or call the box office, (630) 896-6666, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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From our Romantic Dining For Valentine’s Day Special Section In The February 2022 Issue of Fox Valley Magazine Are you looking for a unique spot to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic getaway to with that special someone? Look no further – your unforgettable evening awaits at Balmoral Restaurant in Chicago’s far west suburb of Campton Hills. Balmoral Restaurant is the vision of Colin Smith, a restaurateur from the Old Country, born in Perthshire, Scotland. Smith chef’d at hotels and restaurants for many years in Scotland and England before focusing his attention on acquiring underachieving restaurants and pubs, which he then…

Two masked and armed men were busy last night in Elgin, apparently having stolen one car and attempting to carjack another. At 7:13 p.m., Elgin police were called to the 1000 block of Summit Street for a report of an attempted vehicular hijacking. According to the victim, two black male subjects described as approximately 20-30 years of age, dressed in dark clothing, wearing masks, and armed with handguns, approached the victim and demanded unspecified items. According to the investigation, the victim escaped and fled to safety, after which the subjects left the scene in a gray SUV driven by an…

Always delicious!  Catch 35 offers the freshest seafood with seasonal flavors in downtown Naperville and Chicago’s loop.  Our all-day menu features favorites such as Szechwan scallops, Atlantic salmon, pan roasted Chilean sea bass, grilled skirt steak, braised beef shortrib, coconut shrimp, and so much more.   Don’t miss out on our wine lovers special – half off select bottles of wine – every Monday. Valentine’s Day Specials – Available all February 2022 Voted BEST SEAFOOD in Downtown Naperville, Catch 35 is the perfect romantic spot to celebrate your valentine! During the month of February, Catch 35 is offering a specials menu…

From our Romantic Dining For Valentine’s Day Special Section In The February 2022 Issue of Fox Valley Magazine The Anvil Club has been a Fox Valley treasure since 1956. Though once a private dining club, we are now open to the public. It’s still our goal to give every guest an extraordinary experience. That has never changed. We hope this Valentine’s Day you fall in love with us too! The words “extraordinary experience” from our February Fox Valley Magazine ad have a bit of backstory. They are drawn from a quote about our Executive Chef, Tino Almaraz. In the April 2016…

The East Aurora School District has issued a second letter to parents providing a further explanation of the incident that occurred at Waldo Middle School last week.  (Click here for that story.) The letter from East Aurora School District Superintendent Jennifer Norrell, produced below, denies that any video or other images of a sexual nature were seen by sixth-graders during the incident. “Contrary to comments and rumors on social media accounts and an online local outlet, there was [sic] absolutely no inappropriate videos viewed by any student, Elevate staff or district employee,” she stated. Elevate K-12 is the Chicago-based third-party virtual…

According to a police new release, an Aurora man was arrested yesterday by Batavia police on charges of domestic battery and unlawful restraint. The 23 year-old allegedly forced a woman into a vehicle on the 1000 block of Lorlyn Circle in Batavia and took her cellphone. The act also allegedly violated a restraining order in place. Police had been dispatched Monday for a welfare check when they were notified the victim been seen in Aurora with the man, the news release said.