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Wine selections available at local wine stores and wineries in the Fox Valley area Tenuta Santa Maria, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva, Italy, 2015 – $99.99(10% off for Fox Valley Magazine October Wine of the Month) Tenuta Santa Maria Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCGIn Italian, the name Amarone literally means “Great Bitter,” and was actually coined in 1936 within the very cellars of the Villa Mosconi in reference to a wine the Bertani family had been producing under the name “Recioto Secco,” (Dry Recioto) to distinguish from the much sweeter Veronese Recioto also produced using the “apassimento” technique. This…

I have been an artist in one form or another for almost 30 years. I grew up in a blue-collar hard-working family and going to art galleries or museums was not something I was exposed to at a young age. My only exposure to art was the graffiti on walls and train cars. So my work is inspired by graffiti and pop culture. Street art is the art of the people. I like to think I paint murals you can take home and hang on your walls.

Throughout Illinois, there is an urgent need for blood. Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood, whether it be for an accident victim, a surgery patient or those affected by natural disasters. To ensure the Fox Valley area has an adequate blood supply, community residents are invited to participate in Versiti Blood Center of Illinois’ Mobile Blood Drive on October 19, 10 am-3 pm, outside of Fox Valley Orthopedics, Geneva, in the Mobile Coach. Walk-ins are welcome; registration encouraged by going to https://www.fvortho.com/blood-drive/#~8B0t3d5. A non-expired photo identification will be needed at the time of the donation. Panera…

Join the guys as they have an enlightening discussion with Chris Curren, owner and Executive Chef at The Graceful Ordinary in St. Charles. Chris talks about his journey from Cleveland-area boy to critical acclaim in the Chicago and national food scenes to settling in St. Charles with his unique approach to fine dining. (Also, get a load of the “Rando Wheel” segment!)

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where it’s not illegal for the Bears to score touchdowns. So let’s get to it, starting with….. Isn’t Reality Scary Enough? No, A Nightmare at West Main doesn’t involve a large-screen TV playing a loop of the daily news. Although we fail to see the difference in terms of sheer terror. Nope, this is a legit Halloween tradition which we, at least, kinda like because it involves the woods. The woods at night can be awfully scary, particularly in an election year. You never know when a…

A 19-year-old male was killed early Thursday morning when the car he was driving left the road and crashed into a tree in Naperville. A passenger in the car, a 25-year-old male, was critically injured in the crash. On Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 at approximately 4:19 a.m., the Naperville Police and Fire Departments responded to the area of Commons and Conestoga roads for a single-vehicle crash involving a 2016 Black Audi A6. The initial investigation determined the Audi was traveling eastbound on Commons Road approaching Conestoga Road at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway and struck…

Featured selections of Craft Beers created by local Fox Valley area brewing companies. Tailgate – Amber AleCreated for enjoying while tailgating for or watching the big game, Tailgate Amber Ale has both sweet and toasted caramel flavors, with just the right amount of hops to balance out the flavor. Pairs perfectly with anything you might be cooking on that charcoal kettle grill while repping your teams’ colors! 93 Octane Brewery825 Lincoln Hwy,St. Charles, IL 60174 Scars Are Beautiful – West Coast IPA – 6.0% ABV ‘Scars Are Beautiful’ is a Nationwide collaboration beer inspired by brewer and breast cancer previvor,…

Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants. (Above: Lasagne ai Cinque Formaggi from Che Figata in Naperville.) Braised Beef Short Ribs Braised Beef Short ribs with whipped potatoes. Catch 35 Naperville35 S Washington St.Naperville, IL 605401-630-717-3500 10 oz. Hanger Steak The Graceful Ordinary’s beloved 10 oz Hanger Steak has been revamped for fall with new, seasonal ingredients! After being grilled over an open-flame hearth, this tender steak is topped with Wildfire blue cheese, roasted confit potatoes and crisp wax beans, then drizzled with a perfectly balanced black garlic vinaigrette. Enjoy with a cocktail on…

(Photo credits: Patrick Hodgson) Having pioneered the concept of immersive art exhibitions in North America – including Immersive Van Gogh, Immersive Frida Kahlo and Immersive Monet & The Impressionists – Toronto-based Lighthouse Immersive, in partnership with UEG, IFFDA and with the assistance of the Egyptian Council for Tourism Affairs, is now turning its sights on the most famous of Egyptian rulers, the Pharaoh Tutankhamun in Immersive King Tut. The exhibit will premiere in Chicago on Oct. 14 and is being launched to commemorate the 100th anniversary of archeologist Howard Carter’s discovery of the tomb of the legendary “boy king” in…

According to the Labor Department, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose .4% in September, seasonally adjusted, and rose 8.2% over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.6% in September, up 6.6% over the year – the highest since 1982. Estimates for the top-line rate were for an 8.1% rate. Markets were down shortly after the announcement before rising dramatically later in the session. “The composition of the inflation reading is perhaps even more worrisome than the overall number,” Seema Shah, the chief global strategist at Principal…