Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Billy Bob Thornton is an award-winning actor and writer, a superstar in the film industry. But for almost two decades he’s also pursued a successful music career with his band The Boxmasters. Billy and his bandmate J.D. Andrew shared a few minutes with us ahead of his upcoming show at the Des Plaines Theatre on Wednesday, May 25, at 7PM. Take a listen. The Des Plaines Theatre is located at 1476 Miner Street in Des Plaines. Tickets can be purchased here. Listen to more great interviews at the Route 25 homepage!

St. Charles has a big weekend ahead with the return of the St. Charles Fine Art Show and other art events to enjoy around the town on Memorial Day weekend. The St. Charles Fine Art Show will take place on Riverside Avenue between Main Street (Rt. 64) and Illinois Street in downtown St. Charles. The show will run Saturday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. This award-winning show brings over 95 artists showcasing juried art in a variety of mediums including ceramics, painting, sculpture, jewelry,…

The St. Charles Park District’s “Concerts in the Park” series returns this summer with performances every Thursday at 7pm in Lincoln Park. The series commences Thursday, May 26. What gets your toes tapping? Beach music? Motown? Country? Blues?  Whether it’s a country-and-western band with its own Nashville sound or an out-a-site party band playing the grittiest, grooviest garage rock hits, there is something for every musical taste on tap during the series. The annual Tyler Brett Caruso Memorial Concert kicks off the concert series on May 26. June 2 you can get a taste of your favorite fizz from the…

In an extraordinary turn of events, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser will ask a grand jury to review facts and law surrounding the shooting death of a Wayne resident’s pet dog late last summer. Mosser made the announcement via a press release earlier this afternoon. On Aug. 10, 2021, Hal Phipps of Wayne shot and killed a Dogo Argentino named Ludwig, which belonged to his neighbor, Joe Petit. The incident parked an immediate uproar in communities around the Fox Valley, and particularly on social media, giving rise to numerous and frequent protests and the now-legendary “Justice For Ludwig”…

(Explains a lot, right?) Something appears amiss in our universe, according to cosmologists. Science history will record that the search for the expansion rate of the universe was the great Holy Grail of 20th century cosmology. Without any observational evidence for space expanding, contracting, or standing still, we wouldn’t have a clue as to whether the universe was coming or going. What’s more, we wouldn’t have a clue about its age either – or if the universe was, in fact, eternal. The first act of this revelation came when, a century ago, American astronomer Edwin Hubble discovered myriad galaxies outside…

St. Charles Fire Chief Scott Swanson released the following statement this aftertoon: Two units from the St. Charles Fire Department are still on the scene of the large structure fire that broke out yesterday at the former Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St./IL Rt. 64 in St. Charles. The fire has been extinguished, but firefighters are expected to remain on site throughout the night, putting out several hot spots. The fire was contained to the center structures of the complex. St. Charles Fire Chief Scott Swanson this morning released the following statement on the fire at Pheasant Run in…

St. Charles Fire Chief Scott Swanson this morning released the following statement on the fire at Pheasant Run in St. Charles: At 16:41 on Saturday afternoon 05/21/22, the St. Charles Fire Department responded to 4051 E. Main St. for a report of fire at the former Pheasant Run Resort. While enroute, fire units saw heavy smoke visible and the incident was elevated to a 1st level Box Alarm. The first fire engine arrived at 16:45 and found serious fire conditions coming from multiple areas within the structures. Due to the extent of the fires and the size of the complex,…

Farmers Markets are a pillar of summertime in the Fox Valley. The variety, the, well, localness, the joy of meandering through an outdoor market on a warm summer’s day, it’s just a delight. So, here’s a run-down of the best of these markets here in the Fox Valley. Downtown Elgin Farmers Market Bringing 40+ Vendors and Live Entertainment to Downtown Elgin Every Friday Beginning June 3 Mark your calendar for Friday, June 3 to celebrate opening day at the Downtown Elgin Farmers Market. Now in its 22nd year, the market brings a wide variety of fresh, locally sourced foods and…

(continued) Geneva French Market The Geneva French Market brings a wide variety of farm fresh produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, jewelry, gourmet foods, housewares, concessions and much more to downtown Geneva every Sunday from April-October 30th from 9am-2pm and 9am-1pm through November 13th. The market is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Metra Train Station at Fourth and South streets. Batavia Farmers Market The Batavia Farmers’ Market kicks off its 27th outdoor season Saturday, May 28, 2022, on North River Street in downtown Batavia. You’ll find produce, locally raised meats, baked goods, plants,…

(continued) Aurora Farmers Market Every Saturday starting June 4th through October 8th, 8 AM until 12 PM Saturdays in Downtown Aurora are headlined by fresh produce and fun at the Aurora Farmers Market, now in our 110th (2022) season! Every week, our Market features fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, decadent baked goods and pastry items, a selection of local food trucks and vendors (including Aurora’s famous Dick’s Mini Donuts), delicious coffee, one-of-a-kind artisan items and more! As for vendors, we have some popular ones returning; like Van Laars Fruit Farm, Theis Farm Market, Harvest Table Foods and new vendor…