Author: Fox Valley Magazine

According to the Global Wellness Institute, wellness tourism is expected to hit $1.3 trillion by 2025. Wellness retreats and getaways are on the rise and for good reason. As many continue to prioritize overall health and well-being, many spa resorts across the country and the world are designing offerings for a self-care getaway to support the growing interest in wellness, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and more. There’s one Lake Geneva resort that is incorporating all of these key healthy lifestyle pillars into one wellness retreat. Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the launch of its new Innovations…

Get your giggles on at The Comedy Vault in Batavia this month. Mitch FatelMarch 16 – March 18 Is that a sparkle in his eye or is he just confused? With his innocence and friendly demeanor, Mitch quickly engages the audience and then catches them off guard with a mixture of mischievous dialog and off color comments. While laughing at observations only Mitch can get away with, we are left wondering if he truly understands what he just said. We never really know. Mitch has been showcasing his talent to rave reviews for 30 years now. His resume, too extensive…

As a glamorous and luxurious Medical Spa, with a team that’s ahead of the aesthetic industry trends, French Med Spa is known for delivering celebrity sought-after results. French Med has been leading the industry for 18+ years. Even though it is located in the heart of the Midwest, the stunning medical spa makes clients feel like they’re walking into a premier spa in Beverly Hills. French Med Spa’s Clinical Director and founder, Karen French, DC, and her team of experienced Aestheticians focus not only on the outer body, but also embrace the mind, body, and spirit connection. The team approaches…

Bartlett police are searching for two vehicles believed to have been involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Bartlett Saturday night. The incident happened near Lake Street and Valley Lane at about 7:10pm, according to police. Two vehicles were traveling westbound on Lake Street when both hit a man running across the street. Neither stopped. The victim, a 35-year-old man from Streamwood, was transported to St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates where he subsequently died. Investigators believe one of the vehicles is red, and the other vehicle could be a dark-colored, four-door 2015-2022 Chevrolet Trax or a GMC Terrain…

Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants. (Above: Corned Beef, Vai’s.) Nashville Hot Fried Chicken SandwichBeer-breaded chicken breast tossed in our Nashville Hot sauce, served with pickles, on a potato bun. Chicago Street Pour House1350 E Chicago St.Elgin, IL 601201- 847-214-1708 Prime Rib Trio of SlidersSlow-roasted, hand-carved prime rib, served with au jus and horsey sauce. Tap House Grill St. Charles3341 W Main St.St. Charles, IL 601751-630-443-1664 MayTag Bleu Cheese PlateThe MayTag Bleu Cheese plate at The Graceful Ordinary is sweet, subtle, and great to warm winter senses. Chef Chris Curren and the team…

St. Charles held its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade yesterday, and the gray, chilly weather did nothing to dampen the spirits of parade-goers. Here’s a brief view of the festivities courtesy of Fox Valley Magazine’s Kevin Ketchum.

A 30-year-old Virgil man who had been reported missing since March 1 has been found dead near the area of Hanson Road in Unincorporated Campton Township.  According to a press release from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, the search for James Norris began again in the morning hours of this morning, and at approximately 11:00 A.M. Norris’ body was located just off the Great Western Trail. The investigation is still ongoing but at this time no foul play is suspected.  Anyone having any information is requested to contact the Kane County Investigations Division at 630-444-1103. 

As the saying goes, heroes don’t always wear capes. On Friday morning at approximately 6:40am, an unidentified man was making a delivery of alcoholic beverages to a Sugar Grove business t 11 Waubonsee Drive when his day took an abrupt turn for the worse. Upon arriving back to his truck, the driver was met by an armed intruder in the cab. The intruder, brandishing what police termed a “semi-automatic handgun,” handcuffed the driver, put clothing over his head so that he could not see, stole his cellphone and attempted to drive the truck with him in the passenger seat. The…

In a surprising move, the Chicago Bears have traded their #1 pick in the upcoming NFL draft to the Carolina Panthers for additional draft picks and, most surprising of all, wide receiver standout DJ Moore. In all, in return for the top pick, the Bears will receive Carolina’s #9 pick, 61st pick (2nd round), 1st round pick in 2024 and 2nd round pick in 2025, along with Moore. The addition of Moore takes care of one of Chicago’s most glaring weaknesses, its lack of a true #1 wideout. Moore, a former 1st round pick out of Maryland, had three straight…

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance! Directed by Annie Slivinski, this gem will be performed at the Steel Beam Theatre beginning Friday, March 10 and continuing through to Sunday, April 2. Fridays and Saturdays being at 7:30pm,…