Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Look, it’s all very nice that online publication World Atlas has selected the Fox Valley’s own Geneva as one of its Top 7 Small Towns in Illinois for a Weekend Getaway. We thank them, and couldn’t agree more. However, one gets the sense that the writers at World Atlas haven’t actually been here. Here’s the description offered by the publication, in its entirety: “Geneva, a lovely town with a quaint downtown and picturesque riverside, is in the center of the Fox River Valley. The Fox River Trail and the Fabyan Forest Preserve are only two of the parks and environmental…

As is usual in the Fox Valley, the weather doesn’t seem to want to cooperate with Spring. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Advisory for the entire Fox Valley Region. Rain this evening will transition to snow across areas near and north of I-88 late tonight into early tomorrow. 2-5 inches of snow accumulation is possible across parts of the region. Slushy snow accumulation, especially on bridges and overpasses, is likely to adversely impact travel for a period early Saturday morning. Exercise caution if you encounter snow on the roads tonight and tomorrow.

It went down almost exactly as the commercials envision it. On Wednesday evening at approximately 5:14 p.m., the owner of a home in the 1100 block of Shamrock Court in southeast Naperville began receiving alarm activations and footage from his alarm system. (He was not at home.) Immediately, multiple Naperville Police Officers responded to the scene. One of the responding officers observed that a glass door at the rear of the residence had been shattered, indicating someone had entered. Officers established a perimeter around the home and called for additional resources. Officers announced their presence and intention to come in…

It’s likely you’ve never seen anything quite like Libido Funk Circus (or LFC, as they call themselves), but here’s your chance. LFC will be at Rookies RocHaus in West Dundee Friday evening. Doors open at 6pm. “LFC’s origin dates back to 1996 when a group of guys from Chicago’s original music scene decided to throw a disco party for their closest friends. When the disco band they wanted to hire was out of their budget, they decided… “What the heck, let’s do it ourselves!” They donned some disco attire, learned about 30 disco tunes and ROCKED that party! The following…

Trust us, you’re going to love this. The Red Hot Chili Pipers will be playing Pfeiffer Hall in Naperville on Friday, March 24. The show starts at 8pm. Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning. It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland. It’s The Red Hot Chilli PIPERS, a 9-piece ensemble consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards, and drummers-who have been rocking the world…

Create a family memory that will last a lifetime by having breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Club Arcada in downtown St. Charles! Enjoy the festive and elegant decor in The Club Arcada Speakeasy Restaurant while the kiddies meet the Easter Bunny and take photos. Breakfast is an all you can eat buffet which includes the following: Prices are $35 for adults and $25 for kids ages 1-11, which includes tax and gratuity. For tickets, click here. Club Arcada is located at 105 East Main Street in St. Charles.

At approximately 3pm in the afternoon on August 18, 2022, 19-year-old St. Charles resident Kevin White had his life taken from him in tragic car crash. White was a passenger in a vehicle traveling northbound on Randall Road through the intersection of Red Gate Road when another vehicle turned left onto eastbound Red Gate in front of it, causing a collision in the intersection.  White and the young man driving his vehicle, 20-year-old Mason Koffenberger, were transported to Delnor Hospital with serious injuries. White died of his injuries that evening. Today, a seed of hope arising from that terrible event…

Downtown Aurora’s 25th Annual Blues on the Fox Festival is back this summer with a killer line-up playing live blues on the banks of the Fox River, Friday and Saturday, June 16-17, at Thomas J. Weisner RiverEdge Park. Friday night kicks things off with the powerful voice of Ruthie Foster and her band, followed by the legendary Jimmie Vaughan. Saturday keeps rolling with four concerts, culminating with the “Kingfish,” Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. For ticket and other information, visit here. About The Performers Friday, June 16 RUTHIE FOSTER BAND: 7 PM With a naturally expressive voice that has drawn comparisons to…

Spring is upon us! The Randall Oaks Zoo will open its 2023 season on Saturday, March 25 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Stop by and say “hello” to the animals who have missed you all winter and celebrate spring with them. Located in West Dundee, the Randall Oaks Zoo’s mission is to connect our community with wildlife and nature; to create a sense of wonder, discovery, respect, and appreciation of the natural world. Come and meet all our four-legged, furry, and feathered friends up close with opportunities for brushing, petting, and feeding. In addition to the Zoo, Randall Oaks Park has…

Pickleball courts, an adult challenge course and more are on tap for Primrose Farm Park in St. Charles thanks to a state grant. In early March, the St. Charles Park District learned it was the recipient of a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Funds from the grant will help assist in funding a number of renovations and new amenities at Primrose Farm Park. “The park district was thrilled to be listed as one of the parks and recreation agencies receiving OSLAD grants,” said Holly Cabel, director of parks and recreation…