Author: Fox Valley Magazine

One in a series from the June 2021 issue of Fox Valley Magazine.

One of a series from the June 2021 issue of Fox Valley Magazine.

One in a series from the June 2021 issue of Fox Valley Magazine.

Mayor Lora Vitek has announced she will recommend the appointment of Heather M. McGuire as City Administrator of the City of St. Charles. McGuire’s nomination will be voted on at the June 21, 2021, City Council Meeting. Upon Council approval, McGuire’s appointment will be effective July 26, 2021. McGuire comes to St. Charles from the City of Crest Hill, a southwest suburban community of 20,827 residents, where she served as City Administrator since 2016. There, she prepared and administered a $44 million annual budget, and oversaw several major projects, including construction of a new City Hall, Police Station, Wastewater Treatment…

What is CabCab? Cabernet Cabaret, affectionately known as “CabCab”, is a musical event that continues to be a highly- anticipated signature event. As always, the dream-theme CabCab cover band will feature the hottest talent of the Chicago entertainment world and will cover a theme, instead of just one artist, to give you hits from all across the music-verse. What is this year’s theme? Well, the people have spoken. THE THEME IS: “ALL NIGHT LONG” Every single song is going to be a dance jam, mega-hit that will get everybooty on the lawn and shakin’ their groove thing ALL NIGHT LONG.…

It’s another great weekend of fun and music at Aurora’s The Venue.  Check out what’s happening. Friday, June 18 Joanna Conner “Joanna Connor might be the best — or most original — blues-based slide guitar player you’re likely to come across today. Or tomorrow.” –GUITAR WORLD “You need to check out the string-bending, mind-blowing, Joanna Connor.” –ELMORE MAGAZINE No doubt you’ve seen it by now: That viral video of a woman onstage in a bright purple dress, playing one absolute scorcher of a slide guitar solo. That’s Joanna Connor in her home turf of Chicago, with the firepower she delivers…

Batavia Mainstreet is excited to see things getting back to normal so we can resume one of our favorite events of the year. So join your fellow Batavians (and visitors!) on July 31 from 7pm to 11pm for an evening of live music, delicious appetizers from Downtown Batavia restaurants and of course, cocktails! This event is dedicated to showcasing Batavia restaurants and a unique opportunity to discover Downtown, all while raising funds for Batavia MainStreet and it revitalization efforts. Cocktails in the Park takes place on the river front in the beautiful Appleton Park. Tickets are now on sale at…

The Artisan Collective will “pop up” at the Batavia Farmer’s Market, located on North River Street between Wilson and Spring Streets, on Saturday, June 19th, from 12-4pm. The Artisan Collective will be “popping up” with 45 other makers, artists, and salvaged good vendors. While you’re wandering around, check out Batavia’s great restaurants and shops, including little “Boardwalk Shops” (individual tiny houses with various vendors within them). The Artisan Collective Batavia is open to vendors in the Chicagoland area and Batavia businesses. We ask that 70% of your booth be handmade by you. We will make exceptions for local businesses and…

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The Elgin Police Department reported that at approximately 2:42am this morning they responded to a report of shots fired. Upon arrival at the 700 block of West Highland Avenue, evidence of a shooting and property damage were located. No injuries have been reported at this time. This is the 32nd reported incident of shots fired in Elgin this year, keeping the city on pace to match or break it’s 2016 record of 64 for the full year. If you have information that may assist, please call 847-289-2600. You may also text a tip to 847411 and include ElginPD at the…