Author: Fox Valley Magazine

(And Don’t Forget The U-Pick Apple Orchard) The Windy Acres Farm Fall Pumpkin Festival runs from Saturday, September 17 through Halloween in Geneva. Enjoy Fresh Pumpkin Spice Donuts, Apple Cider Donuts, Apple Cider Slushies, Caramel Apples, Lunch, Corn Boil, Bar, Live Music/Dj, Kids’ Attractions, Pony Rides, Reptile Exhibit, Birds Of Prey Show, Jumping Pillow, Pumpkin Pie & Apple Pie, Pumpkin Butter, Shopping, Lounge, tons of Pumpkins in all shapes and colors, Bakery, Delicious Apples, Fresh Pressed Cider and much more. Also at the Festival, enjoy burgers, brats, hot dogs, a Build Your Own Corn-on-the-Cob Bar, and sweets and treats. The…

By Fox Valley Magazine and LIV Staff Despite the controversy surround the LIV tour, large galleries and compelling golf have marked the first two days of the LIV Invitational Chicago in Sugar Grove. Thanks to a 4-under 68 in sometimes difficult scoring conditions Saturday at Rich Harvest Farms, Cameron Smith has a two-shot lead over Boston winner Dustin Johnson on the individual leaderboard. Meanwhile, his all-Australian Punch GC is just one shot behind Johnson’s 4 Aces GC, which is seeking its fourth consecutive champagne finish as team champions. Smith is just five rounds into his LIV Golf career, so he’s…

By Fox Valley Orthopedics Athletes face an inherent risk of injury, and such overuse injuries as stress fractures are common. Athletes who increase the intensity of their workouts too quickly, play their sport year-round without giving themselves adequate rest or recovery time, don’t cross-train, or lack proper athletic technique are more at risk of injury. Even though many athletes firmly adhere to the adage “no pain, no gain,” it’s unadvisable to “power through” and play with a stress fracture. In fact, doing so could lead to an even more severe injury that takes longer to recover from. Although it’s undeniably…

By The PRIDE Beer and Wine Plus Spirits The PRIDE stores have long been in communities providing excellent service, convenience, and selection. We’re now taking it to a whole new level with a boutique store offering an expanded selection of signature brands of craft beer, wine and spirits. At The PRIDE Beer and Wine plus Spirits we have a Wine for Every Occasion! The vision for this Boutique Shop was to provide a quality bottle of wine at any budget for our customers to enjoy.  Whether you are looking to celebrate a special event or for just a Tuesday night,…

Abbey Farms’ most celebrated event, Pumpkin Daze, kicks off today in Aurora. Pumpkin Daze is jam packed with family-friendly activities. Explore their 8-acre corn maze, pick pumpkin, and try the award winning Abbey Farms Donuts. Kids will have a blast on the zipline, Bouncing Cow Train, Corn Cannon, Mega Drop Slide and other thrilling attractions. Adults will enjoy the Beer and Wine Tent, especially the Marmion Abbey Ale and Wine. Classic and delicious concessions food is available within the park, and an elevated fall-themed menu will be featured in the Nagel Farmstead Emporium cafè. Visit Pumpkin Daze on the weekends…

Students and faculty at Elgin High School got a nasty shock today as Elgin police responded to a false report of a school shooting in progress. According to an Elgin Police Department statement, this morning at 9:55 a.m. the EPD received a call reporting a school shooting at Elgin High School. Officers were able to determine that the call came from a phone number that was registered to a student at the school. Responding with what the statement called “a large police presence,” EPD located the student who indicated that the phone had been stolen. Officers were able to locate…

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where every season is silly season. So let’s get to it, starting with….. Lord, That Kid Is CUTE! Sorry, but we can’t get over how cute the kid below is. Any way, prepare yourselves because you’re gonna see a lot of fall festivals coming your way. ‘Tis the season, and all that. The good news is we won’t recommend a festival we haven’t been to previously. Sonny Acres below, for instance. Checked it out last year with a wee one and it was fantastically fun. One thing,…

The days are getting shorter, the air-crisper, and the first leaves have started to turn a vibrant crimson… it can only mean one thing – fall is here! Grab your scarf and bring the whole family to the Fall Festival at Sonny Acres Farm from September 17, 2022- October 31, 2022! Sonny Acres Farm is a West-Chicago, family-owned and operated farm, and pumpkin patch since 1883. It originally began as a homestead that was developed by first-generation German immigrants, Ferdinand and Anna Nagel. In 2019, the farm was sold to new owners, two close knit families (Fontana and Joyaux) who…

(Credit: Blueroomstream.com) By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that Illinois will continue to welcome migrants bused here from Texas as he blasted that state’s governor for relocating them to other cities without sharing information or providing resources. Pritzker said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and his agencies have been providing little notice for incoming migrants and has not responded to calls from Illinois’ agency heads. That’s meant Illinois has had “between three and 24 hours to find shelter for potentially 100 or more people.” He said that has led to “a needlessly last-minute and complex process…

LIV Golf, the controversial and disruptive new international golf tour, is holding its fifth event of the year, the LIV Golf Invitational Chicago, teeing off today at Rich Harvest Farms. LIV has turned the golfing world upside down with its aggressive courting of USPGA tour players – courting that involves enormous up-front payments or guarantees to sign. For instance, Johnson, a fairly early LIV acquisition, was reportedly paid or guaranteed between $125 – $150 million over 4 years to sign. Similar amounts have been doled out to other stars now on the tour. In response, the USPGA has banned all…