Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Fermilab’s annual Family Open House returns for families and kids of all ages to experience America’s premier particle physics laboratory from the comfort of their homes. Activities will include live talks, pre-recorded “on-demand” demos and activities, trivia, virtual tours of the lab facilities, a community art show and more. All events and activities are free for all to enjoy, but advanced registration is required. This is the 18th year for the Open House hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and builds on last year’s virtual event, which engaged more than 10,000 participants from around the world.…

Accumulation could range from 3″ to 7″ depending on the track of the storm. The Wednesday morning commute is likely to be messy as a major storm moves into the area this evening. According to the National Weather Service in Chicago (NWS-C), rain will turn to light snow around 7pm in the Fox Valley this evening, increasing overnight to potentially 1″ per hour, which will last until Wednesday afternoon at which point it will taper off to light snow Thursday evening. Expected accumulation is difficult to ascertain as only slight changes in the path of the storm will have large…

UPDATE: The Elgin Police Department has issued the following statement: “It has been determined that there is no immediate threat to Judson University regarding explosive devices on campus. We are continuing to investigate the incident working with Judson University officials and our law enforcement partners. EPD will be maintaining a presence on campus today as we continue to investigate.” The Elgin Police Department has asked citizens to avoid the area of Judson University in Elgin due to a report of explosive devices on campus. Judson is located at 1151 N State Street in Elgin. In response to the threat, the…

Abbey Farms in Aurora is well-known for its fall Pumpkin Daze festival and its holiday festivities. But beginning in February, it’s offering is expanding with the unveiling of Gather+Sip – a new suburban destination for small events that feature live music, cooking demos, painting classes, and more. Upcoming Gather+Sip events include: Paint Your Pet (Feb 3)Mixology (Feb 10)Hands-On Charcuterie (Feb 17)Gardening Prep (April 14)Monk Mixers (Every Fourth Thursday, starting Feb 24) In addition, every Friday night will feature live music with a Fancy Flatbread menu. First up is The Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band, on February 4. Most events include…

St. Charles Restaurant Week will run from Monday, Feb. 21 to Friday, Feb. 25 with the goal of showcasing St. Charles restaurants and incentivizing patrons to support them. The event, hosted by the St. Charles Business Alliance, will offer a 15% discount on a total bill that is $20+ (excluding tax, alcohol, and gratuity) at select St. Charles restaurants. St. Charles Business Alliance Executive Director, Jenna Sawicki, said this a great opportunity for people to experience St. Charles restaurant’s amazing dishes and delicacies while supporting St. Charles businesses. “St. Charles Restaurant Week offers a unique opportunity for people to enjoy…

[Editor’s note: This story has been altered slightly by adding the words “according to two parents whose children were part of the session” to the first paragraph of the original text. Although we attributed the accusation to the parents in the second paragraph, given the interest generated in the story we wanted to re-emphasize its source. We have also changed the paragraph addressing the regular teacher, clarifying that she was interacting with other students at the time of the incident.] UPDATE: This afternoon, the Aurora Police Department issued a statement regarding the incident at Waldo Middle School: “At this time,…

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where the nights are stronger than moonshine. Wait, that’s Ventura highway… So let’s get to it, starting with….. Leave My Relatives Out Of This It’s been a long week, it’s bleak January, you’re tired and finally the weekend is here. “What do you want to do tonight, dear?” “I dunno. Hey, let’s go see a play!” “Cool! I love plays! I mean, ‘Hamilton,’ ‘Wicked,’ those were awesome!” “Um, honey, it’s not THAT type of play.” “So what’s it about, then?” “Um, physics and Cubism.” “Right, then….” You…

Science and art clash hilariously during “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” now playing at Aurora’s Riverfront Playhouse. Comedian Steve Martin’s absurd comedy of historical fiction has Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso meet in a bar in Paris in 1904, the year before Einstein’s theory of relativity and Picasso’s transition into cubism. The two celebrities of science and art spar for their fields, surrounded by a cast of supporting characters from the turn of the century and beyond. The anachronistic, self-referential, and self-aware nature of this short one-act enraptures audiences into thinking about the role both science and art play in…

On January 27, 2017, at approximately 7 p.m., Matthew Lange, a professor at Lewis University, arrived at Scullen Middle School in Naperville to pick up his son, who was attending Polish School. As he was waiting in his car, Mr. Lange was shot multiple times and died of his injuries a short time later. Yesterday, on the five-year anniversary of this senseless murder, Naperville Police reminded the public that they are still seeking tips to aid their investigation into the 37-year-old’s murder. Naperville Police are looking for any witnesses to the shooting and/or information about Matthew Lange or his vehicle…

The Kane County/ St. Charles Home & Garden Show returns (in a new location) to St. Charles on January 29th & 30th, 2022. At nearly 40,000 sq. ft., this will be the largest and most complete Spring Home & Garden Show to ever take place in the St. Charles area with Free Admission & Free Parking to all who attend. Thousands of homeowners will attend this event to find the ultimate in savings and convenience and find inspiration for their upcoming projects, indoors and out. The Home & Garden Show at Kane County Fairgrounds will highlight the latest home improvement…