Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Cirque Italia brings a performance of European style. It is described as a “vivid, dramatic, and moving experience.” Cirque Italia presents “Aquatic Spectacular,” which is performing under The Big Top at Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora. The name reflects a unique attribute under the tent, as the show features a custom designed water stage that travels from city to city. The stage holds 35,000 gallons of water that performers dazzle over while thrilling the audience with every move. With this “unique feature” under the tent, guests will be surprised, for it’s a show of its own! Started in 2012, Cirque…

Here’s today’s Swedish Days schedule. During Swedish Days (June 22-26) search for the Viking Helmets, in storefront windows throughout town. Step up and “wear it” for a photo opportunity! Post to social media and tag Adventures in Scavenger Hunting. Scan the QR Code to see where they are hidden. Find all 10 and enter to win Geneva Chamber gift certificates. Lycka Till (good luck)! Restaurants and shops open all week. Tonight, many shops open until 8 pm. 9:00 amGeneva Park District Dodgeball Tournament – Wheeler Park (Rt. 31)Get your team ready for Geneva Park District’s Dodgeball Tournament for 3rd-8th graders!…

Two men are in hospital in stable condition this morning after having been stabbing yesterday evening in Aurora. At approximately 11pm yesterday evening, Aurora police officers and detectives reported finding two men stabbed in the 300 block of Titsworth Court on the city’s East Side. The men were rushed to the hospital where they were reported in stable condition. APD is investigating the incident, and requests anyone with information to please call APD Investigations at 630-256-5500.

An as yet unidentified man was found in his trailer in unincorporated Aurora riddled with bullets, and was eventually pronounced dead after attempts to revive him failed. At about 1:20am this morning, Kane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 800 block of Hill Ave in unincorporated Aurora for a report of shots fired.  Upon arrival, the deputies found an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds inside of a residential trailer. Deputies applied first aid until paramedics with the Aurora Township Fire Department arrived. The male was transported to Copley Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Kane County Sheriff’s Detectives responded…

Following on the heels of South Elgin’s announcement this week that its 4th of July parade has been cancelled due to “lack of participation,” the City of Aurora has followed suit, citing the same reason. The parade will be replaced by a “4th of July Procession” comprised of a parade of public safety vehicles and a Heroes’ Trolley of local veterans. The Procession begins at 10 a.m. at Phillips Park and will travel throughout the city.  First held in 2020, the procession model was necessary during the start of the pandemic and was well-received by the community. While the Fourth…

Here’s today’s Swedish Days schedule. During Swedish Days (June 22-26) search for the Viking Helmets, in storefront windows throughout town. Step up and “wear it” for a photo opportunity! Post to social media and tag Adventures in Scavenger Hunting. Scan the QR Code to see where they are hidden. Find all 10 and enter to win Geneva Chamber gift certificates. Lycka Till (good luck)! Restaurants and shops open all week. Tonight, many shops open until 8 pm. 8:30 am-10:30 amGeneva Settler’s Breakfast – Copper Fox, 477 S. Third St. NEW LOCATIONBuffet breakfast will be served. For people who have resided…

Citing “significantly diminished participation numbers,” the Village of South Elgin has cancelled its annual 4th of July parade. According to an announcement on its Facebook page, only 26 total participants registered for this year’s parade, compared with 60-80 in prior years. “The Village Board of Trustees and Village President considered the impact of a 10-minute parade, the efforts by residents and guests to gather for a mini-parade, the re-routing of Spring Street traffic, the police and emergency management staffing required, and chose by consensus to alter this year’s plan.” Village staff contacted previous parade participants directly and discovered a variety…

Here’s today’s Swedish Days schedule. During Swedish Days (June 22-26) search for the Viking Helmets, in storefront windows throughout town. Step up and “wear it” for a photo opportunity! Post to social media and tag Adventures in Scavenger Hunting. Scan the QR Code to see where they are hidden. Find all 10 and enter to win Geneva Chamber gift certificates. Lycka Till (good luck)! 10:00 am & 2:00 pmGuided Walking Tours with the Geneva History Museum – meet at the museum, 113 S. Third St.Explore Geneva’s historic district and hear stories of early settlers, historic homes and buildings. Learn about…

The Seven Elements That Make Austrian Wines So Unique When the casual wine drinker thinks of “great wines,” the immediate reaction typically leans towards France and America’s Napa Valley. Sure, the Aussies put out some nice stuff, the Kiwi’s, too. Italian and Spanish wines have their place, and some South American regions produce some hearty results. But Austria is unique in its own right. Which is why Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room is hosting a special tasting of Austrian wines The Seven Elements According to AustrianWine.com, a media organization covering the Austrian wine scene, there are seven elements that…

Trailing in the most recent polls and suffering under a withering attack from well-funded Democratic negative ads, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin must feel like he’s under siege. Now, with one week before the primary, Irvin received another body blow, this time from fellow Republicans in his home town. A few days ago, the Aurora Township Republican Central Committee issued a scathing renunciation of Irvin’s Republican credentials in a highly unusual public attack against a GOP candidate. Here is its statement in full. As documented by his official Kane County voter record, Richard C. Irvin is not a Republican. Additionally, he…