Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Aurora Downtown is once again hosting Wednesdays at the Plaza, a free summer concert series at the Millennium Plaza gazebo located at 21 S. Stolp Ave. in downtown Aurora. The free series begins on Wednesday, July 14 and runs through Wednesday, August 11. All concerts are from 7 to 9 p.m. Concert schedule: July 14 Mirabelle Skipworth with opener Nick Wiesner July 21 WDCB Jazz presents Chris Greene Quartet July 28 The Darling Suns with opener Payton K Aug 4 The Heaving Lifting Aug 11 Aurora Latin Band with Los Colores de mi Tierra dance group Harvey’s Fire Box is…

After the miserable wave of cancellations last summer, there’s something very special about this summer’s Independence Day celebrations.  Here’s a run-down of all that’s happening to celebration the Glorious Fourth here in the Fox Valley. St. Charles The long awaited celebration of our nation’s birthday is coming soon! St. Charles Park District, in partnership with the City of St. Charles, will host an extraordinary fireworks display on Sunday, July 4 at DARK. When the sun goes down, the night sky lights up with an ooh- and aah-worthy festival of colors, lights and sounds. Launching from Boy Scout Island, this year’s…

When his beloved mother Alma died earlier this year, singer, songwriter, actor, producer, restaurant entrepreneur and St. Charles resident Donnie Wahlberg was very public in his grief.  The closeness of the Wahlberg family  – Wahlberg has 7 siblings – was on full display at one of the most difficult times in anyone’s life. Recently, Wahlberg went public again with his appreciation for his sister Tracey.  In an Instagram post, Wahlberg thanked his sister for her her “guidance, her strength and her grace” in dealing with the tragedies that have struck the family. View this post on Instagram A…

After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Geneva’s RiverPark Summer Concert Series returns to provide two free nights of entertainment along the Fox River. The concerts will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 11 and July 18 at River Park, located at North River Lane and Peyton Street just north of State Street. The programs, which will take place at the park’s stone amphitheater, are sponsored by the City of Geneva’s Cultural Arts Commission. Good Clean Fun opens the series July 11 with an engaging performance featuring a playlist of party hits spanning seven decades. The group…

UPDATE:  The owners of Trilogy Lounge have voluntarily given up their liquor license and closed the business. At a Special Liquor License Control Commission meeting called this morning by Commission Chair (and Mayor) Lora Vitek, a woman identifying herself as a spokesperson for one of Trilogy Lounge’s owners, David Brown, divulged that club security personnel who had been assigned to secure the area outside the club had been prohibited from doing so, indicating that the club was told it was a “violation of their lease.” The spokesperson indicated that the owners believed that had outside security personnel been allowed, the…

Pritzker says action will save ‘tens of millions’ in interest costs.

State economy grew at an annual rate of 6.4% during the quarter.

(Photo Credit: Blueroomstream.com) By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers, collegiate athletes and athletic directors from some of the state’s most prominent universities on Tuesday hailed the governor’s signing of a bill allowing college athletes to be paid for the use of their name and likeness as innovative and equity-centric. University of Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman called Gov. JB Pritzker’s signing of Senate Bill 2338 into law “the most dramatic, meaningful change to come to the collegiate model since the adoption of athletic scholarships.” The bill had wide bipartisan support in the Illinois General Assembly, and Pritzker…

PADS of Elgin presents “Par Tee Fore PADS,” an annual golf fundraiser for the PADS of Elgin Emergency Shelter program. The outing will be hosted at Bartlett Hills Golf Club on Thursday, July 15th. The fun will include a continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, and a cocktail party. There will also be a $10,000 prize for a Hole in One! Registration will begin at 8:00am with a Shot Gun start at 9:00am. Single golfer registration is $125 or $500 for a foursome. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Proceeds from the event will go towards the PADS of Elgin Emergency Shelter…

Get ready for songstress Jacquelyn Vale to take you on a musical journey of Jazz, Soul, Rock n’ Roll and more at the new, beautiful Panton Mill Park. With the picturesque Fox river for a backdrop, Vale will wow you with her timeless, soulful voice and vintage flair. This is a free, family-friendly event with lawn and pavilion seating available. South Elgin welcomes back their 2017 South Elgin Idol Champion. Show starts at 6:30pm at Panton Mill Park, 10 Water Street in South Elgin.