Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Fans of Australian soft rock legends Air Supply have an extraordinary opportunity this weekend to get up close and personal with the duo. Prior to their 5pm concert, Graham Russell and Russel Hitchcock will host a meet and greet to mingle with fans, take photos and then conduct a sound check that guests can attend. Note: This event requires a separate ticket, as well as a ticket to the concert. For those who don’t know, Air Supply is an Australian soft rock duo, consisting of English-born co-lead vocalist and guitarist Graham Russell and co-lead vocalist Russell Hitchcock. They had a succession…

The impact that the late Kevin White of St. Charles has had on his community continues to reverberate there. White, who was tragically killed in an auto accident last August on Randall Road, will be honored and celebrated this weekend during a doubleheader between St. Charles North and St. Charles East at the St. Charles North Varsity Field. The event has been organized by the teams and The Kevin White Foundation, a charitable organization founded after his death to honor his legacy and help young players grow their skills on and off the field. Schedule of events: The event is…

Beginning May 3, all public visitors 18 years and older coming to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory public areas will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant ID upon entry. Fermilab is required to comply with DOE’s security requirements applicable to DOE federal facilities. This includes visitors entering by car, on foot and on bicycle. For car visitors arriving at either of the two entry gates, security will ask the driver and all adult passengers in the vehicle to show a REAL ID-compliant ID (such as an IL REAL ID driver’s license or passport) to access the site. Fermilab outdoor public areas…

On April 29, 1983, Cubs manager Lee Elia went on an epic tirade after losing yet another game at Wrigley. Sitting in his office chair, red-faced and seething, Elia delivered what the late Chicago journalist Les Grobstein famously titled “The Symphony of Rants.” The focus of Elia’s ire was the “15% of people who don’t work” – the “bums” – who came out to watch day baseball. Elia’s attack on the only customers the Cubs had (the team didn’t play a night game at Wrigley until 1988) got him fired the next day, of course. But he lives on in…

 (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock) By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinois Thousands of elementary and high school students throughout Illinois could lose access to after-school and summer programs in the upcoming fiscal year but advocates are hoping that either the General Assembly or the federal government can keep that from happening. The programs, known as 21st Century Community Learning Centers, are a federally funded through program administered by the Illinois State Board of Education that targets students in low-performing and high-poverty schools. Many of the programs offer academic enrichment activities to help students meet state and local academic standards. They also…

According to a press release, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has signed off on plans for a new casino in Aurora.  Penn Entertainment announced last year it wanted to move the Hollywood Casino in downtown Aurora on the Fox River to property near I-88 and Farnsworth Ave, across from the Chicago Premium outlet mall.  The plan calls for a 200-room hotel, event center and restaurants. IGB members also approved a relocation plan for a casino in Joliet. “Today’s approval of the relocation proposals for the Hollywood Aurora and Hollywood Joliet Casinos are a significant step in the regulatory process to…

Fox Valley Orthopedics (FVO) announced Spine Surgeon Lauren E. Matteini, MD, is the first to perform an Anterior to Psoas (ATP) fusion of the lumbar spine in an ambulatory surgery center in the state of Illinois. This minimally invasive procedure stabilizes the spine to help correct abnormal movement. The Anterior to Psoas approach is the latest surgical technique used to help patients with spondylolisthesis, or degenerative disc disease. While not uncommon, it is a complicated procedure where a surgeon removes the damaged disc and inserts an interbody cage between the vertebrae that is filled with a synthetic bone graft. The…

Since May 2017, Livia Italian Eatery has been an established favorite go-to in the heart of Geneva’s Historic Shopping District. Livia Italian Eatery’s menu features Northern Italian cuisine and offers a broad palette of culinary delights from pasta and fresh greens to crowd favorites like the New Zealand Lamb Chops. Livia Italian Eatery’s dedication to using fresh ingredients in their chef-designed and inspired dishes is evident in the delicious flavors and quality of their food. Their menu caters to a wide range of dietary preferences, including vegetarian and gluten-free options, making it an inclusive dining experience for everyone. If dining…

At approximately 4:53 A.M. Friday morning, Kane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 7N000 Block of Nancy Lane in unincorporated Campton Township for a burglary to a motor vehicle. The initial investigation indicates that once the victim observed the burglary of a motor vehicle occurring, 911 was called and a confrontation ensued outside of the residence. One suspect fled the scene on foot while another suspect drove away in a white Chrysler Pacifica minivan. The vehicle in question was located near Illinois Route 47 and Kenmar (southbound) and a short vehicle pursuit occurred. During the pursuit, the vehicle fled from…

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – A federal judge in Chicago this week denied a request to block enforcement of both state and local bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, saying it is unlikely that the law will be found unconstitutional. In a 31-page opinion, Judge Lindsay Jenkins in the Northern District of Illinois said the laws are intended to protect public safety by removing particularly dangerous weapons from circulation. She also said that the government’s interest in protecting public safety outweighs any harm the laws might have on a person’s right to keep and bear arms. The case…