Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Foghat’s live performances show why the band is still around today and why they will be able to keep on rockin’ as long as they want. The band truly is timeless. Constant touring is part of their DNA and the band just loves to play. Their live show is as intense as ever with the incredible energy and musicianship that one would expect and hope for from a seasoned band with such a long musical history and they are bringing their fans along for the ride. Foghat comes to the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles this Saturday at 8pm.…

Note: These performances of have been moved to the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way in Elgin.  Previous announcements referred to Wing Park. Up and Coming Theatre Company (UAC) and Elgin Summer Theatre (EST) bring the musical comedy NUNSENSE to the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin for its second and final weekend. Spend a while with the Little Sisters of Hoboken. Come meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn, Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ballerina; and the delightfully wacky Sister…

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar will be coming to RiverEdge in Aurora on Sunday, July 18, along with his band The Circle. For the last four decades, Sammy Hagar has been one of rock music’s most dynamic and prolific artists. He now leads The Circle, which features Michael Anthony, the renowned bassist and fellow Rock Hall of Fame inductee, who’s played with him for the past 30 years in bands including Van Halen and Chickenfoot; JASON BONHAM, the acclaimed journeyman drummer and son of Led Zeppelin’s iconic drummer, John Bonham; and VIC JOHNSON, Hagar’s longtime guitar virtuoso who seamlessly shreds through…

Enjoy island and beach music Wednesday night when Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band perform Jimmy Buffet tunes and a lot more at the River Rhapsody Concert in Batavia. Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band combine the sounds of Trop Rock, Reggae, Surf, and Calypso by pouring great original music along with songs by Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Zac Brown Band, Paul Simon, Sublime, Beach Boys, and many more into a musical blender to create a strong concoction direct from the lower latitudes! From steel pans to strong percussion, to driving bass and skanking guitars, the Beach Bum Band has a fun…

Illinois State Police officials have confirmed that the body discovered in the Fox River underneath the Route 20 bridge in Elgin is that of Dandre E. Curtis, 32 years old, of Elgin. At this time, the Kane County coroner’s office cited the initial cause of death as drowning with no apparent signs of foul play. A completed coroner’s report is pending toxicology results. Please click here for original story.

An Elgin woman was found dead in her home Monday evening after a child who apparently lived with her was found wandering 5 blocks away. According to an Elgin Police Department report, at approximately 6:40 p.m. officers responded to the area of Lawrence Ave and North Aldine Street in Elgin for a report of a found child in the area. Through further investigation, it was determined that the child, who was unharmed, lived in the 300 block of Heine Ave. Upon locating the child’s home, officers found another child, also unharmed, in the residence. Further investigation revealed a deceased adult…

On Friday, July 9,  the Appellate Court for the Second District of Illinois overturned the conviction for domestic battery of controversial pundit and political operative Jeff Ward in a 2-1 decision. Mr. Ward, well-known in the Fox Valley for his often provocative commentary and sometimes abrasive personal style, had been found guilty previously by a jury in a trial overseen by Judge Clayton Lindsey from the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Ward’s case having been previously moved by the chief judge of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Judge Susan Clancy Boles. The charges against Ward stemmed from an incident on June 1, 2018,…

On Wednesday, July 14, the Geneva Concert in the Park series will present “June’s Got the Cash,” a popular Johnny Cash and June Carter tribute. June’s Got the Cash, celebrating their 13th year performing, is a musical tribute to American Country Music icons Johnny Cash and June Carter. Performing nationally, what started off as a simple tribute band has now blossomed into a traveling musical theater show. ​All shows are scripted with classic country comedy bits, historical stories, vintage costumes and songs performed off of Cash’s hit collection of music from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and on.  The show…

Join in the fun at Peach Fest in July at Windy Acres Farm in Geneva. Find juicy, fall-off-the-pit, sweet peaches freshly picked. Visit the bakery for peach shortcake, peach pie, peach tarts, peach cobbler, syrups, jams, salsas and refreshing slushies. Plus amazing fresh fruit and vegetables at the farm stand. Kid-friendly live entertainment includes fun music, zip lines, 9 Holes of mini-golf, tug of war, jumping pillow, giant hamster wheels, a petting, tether ball, a huge playground, yardzee, bags sets, and more. Enjoy lunch on the grill, the bar, peachy cocktails and a great day with family and friends! Festival…

(Cover photo credit: Downtown Neighborhood Association) This summer will give us the opportunity to hit the road and explore some more attractions and communities close to home. Whether you are looking for live music, new ways to create memories with the family or want to learn more about the history of the region the Elgin Area has a weekend staycation for everyone. Family Spots Gail Borden Public Library brings thousands of visitors every week to this state-of-the-art facility located along the Fox River in downtown Elgin. Bald Eagles nesting in the winter months can be easily seen from the second…