Author: Fox Valley Magazine

The City of Aurora will celebrate the 158th anniversary of Memorial Day during the 2026 Aurora Memorial Day Parade, which will step off at the intersection of Benton Street and River Street at 10am on Monday, May 25. Longtime community member and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, James “Jim” Butler, will serve as the Parade’s Grand Marshal. Butler joined the Marine Corps in 1959, serving in Okinawa, Japan, with the 3rd Recon Battalion. After four years of active-duty service and two years in the reserves, Butler returned home in 1963, married his wife, Rosemarie, and had six children. From 1963 until…

Join the VFW Post 3873, American Legion Post 43, and the Naperville Municipal Band for their annual Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 25. Memorial Day ceremonies will be held at the following times and locations: 7:45 am – CDR Dan Shanower/9-11 Memorial at City Hall 8:15 am – G.A.R. Monument in Naperville Cemetery (south side of cemetery) 8:35 am – Veterans Park (100 E. Gartner Road) 9:00 am – Ss Peter & Paul Cemetery (911 North Avenue) 9:25 am – Burlington Square (307 N. Ellsworth Street) The annual Memorial Day Parade is…

The City of Elgin will pay tribute to America’s 250th birthday in its Memorial Day remembrance on Monday. For further information, including possible weather-related changes, visit www.elginmemorialday.org ​Bluff City Cemetery, 11:00 a.m. 945 Bluff City Blvd. Elgin ​​This year’s program will pay tribute to the 250th anniversary of the United States. The keynote speaker will be Christine Harmon, Regent, Elias Kent Kane Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. This program will also include the Elgin Master Chorale and the North West Bible Baptist Church band. Students with the Fox Valley Young Marines will continue the long held tradition of reading…

Note: This is the latest in a weekly series from Anderson Humane spotlighting wonderful animals currently looking for a “forever home.” We encourage you to support Anderson Humane and it’s tireless efforts to care for our animal friends and place them in loving homes. For more information please visit https://ahconnects.org/. Karl  Karl is an 11-month-old Australian Cattle Dog mix weighing about 30 pounds with a friendly personality and a tail that never stops wagging. This happy boy loves meeting new people and is always ready to make a new friend. Karl has a history of doing well with other dogs and…

New Clubhouse is Set to Open in June 2026 Established in 1908, it is the oldest nine-hole municipal golf course in Illinois. This superior golf course offers something for everyone. Expert players with only a couple of hours to spare or the amateur just beginning to learn their swing will all enjoy a day at Wing Park Golf Course. Play the course that generations have played, with holes called “The Lark”, “Purgatory”, “Speedway”, or “A Wee Drop”, Wing Park Golf Course has remained true to its heritage. Holes are regulation in length and the greens, postage stamp in size,…

2026 STC Live! is a series of free live music performances held on the 1st Street Plaza in downtown St. Charles and at various local St. Charles businesses. This summer-long event will feature over 35 performances starting on June 3 through September 28 on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For additional details, please visit stcalliance.org/stclive. The season kicks-off on Friday, June 3, with two live shows. Matt Keen will perform at The Office Dining & Spirits, and Leslie Hunt will perform on the 1st Street Plaza as part of the STC Live! Cycle into Summer. At this performance,…

RiverEdge makes its summer return with Blues on the Fox, Saturday, June 20 at RiverEdge Park, 360 North Broadway in downtown Aurora. Blues on the Fox marks the annual kick off to summer concert season at RiverEdge Park.The 2026 headliner is Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, arguably the most recognizable ambassador for New Orleans music working today. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue close the fest at 9pm.  Leading up to Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue are three more terrific blues acts: California blues powerhouse Tommy Castro & the Painkillers at 3pm, Texas blues phenom Ally Venable at 5pm, and Memphis…

Wine selections available at local wine stores and wineries in the Fox Valley area. Paolo Scavino Langhe NebbioloPaolo Scavino is one of Piedmont’s most respected wine families, and this bottle is a great example of why. Made from 100% Nebbiolo grown in prime La Morra vineyards, it’s crafted with the same care and attention that has made the Scavino name synonymous with some of Italy’s finest wines. The wine smells like cherries, dried roses, and a hint of earthiness, and it drinks smooth and fresh with just enough structure to feel serious without being intimidating. It’s the kind of bottle…

The Highlands of Elgin has become a premier destination for thousands of golfers throughout the region. Nine new holes reclaim an old stone quarry, and take maximum advantage of the unique and dramatic landforms that were left behind, including a twelve acre quarry lake. Four holes hug the top of the bluff thirty to forty feet above the water providing golfers with incredible views and numerous shot options on each hole. The original nine holes flow over beautiful rolling terrain, creating a diverse collection of holes. The prairie style clubhouse features an expanded golf shop, locker rooms, event rooms and…

Certainly one of the highlights of the Bowes Creek Country Club lifestyle is the outstanding golf course and clubhouse. Created by Jacobson Golf Course Design to be enjoyable for all levels of golfers, the 18-hole golf course ranges from 6,900 yards from the professional tees to 5,000 from the junior tees. Five sets of tees accommodate every level of golfer. Along with the golf course, Jacobson has designed a full practice area complete with an elevated 30-station driving range with target greens at varying distances, putting and chipping greens, and a private lesson tee. Instead of standard green fees, the…