Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Swedish Days brings thousands of people to Geneva to enjoy food, music and plenty of fun for people of all ages each summer. It also brings significant traffic congestion. The Geneva Police Department has announced that parking restrictions will be implemented to accommodate this signature event, and two downtown streets will be closed throughout the festivities from Wednesday to Sunday, June 21-25. Parking signage will be temporarily posted in certain areas throughout the week, and Swedish Days visitors should be mindful of the restrictions when parking downtown. The main festival areas that will be impacted are Third Street (from State…

A Plano man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train this morning near the intersection of Hale Street and Main Street. According to a press release from the Plano Police Department, at approximately 8:39 a.m. this morning officers responded to the railroad crossing near the intersection of Hale St. and Main St. for a report of an individual who was struck by an Amtrak train. The officers found an adult male subject with life threatening injuries. After speaking with multiple witnesses, it was determined that the male walked in front of the train on his own accord. Little Rock…

The Fox Valley Antiques Show has been around for decades. 65 years, in fact. But for this, its 66th year, things are a little different. The Chicago Suburban Antiques Dealers Association, which produces the annual show, has changed venues from Kane County Fairgrounds to the Dupage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton, renaming the event “The First Annual Fox Valley At the Fairgrounds Anitques Show.” While the venue has changed, the offerings on tap remain intriguing. 45 dealers from 10 states will gather under one roof to present the best of Americana. The show runs 9am to 3pm Saturday, June 10. $8…

Naperville police are investigating “an exchange of gunfire” at a residence on the city’s southwest side yesterday afternoon. At approximately 2:04 p.m. Subday, police responded to the 2200 block of Wentworth Court to a report of shots fired. The preliminary investigation suggests that an armed subject, who is known to a person at the residence, was able to gain access to the premises. It has yet to be determined as to what transpired but there was an exchange of gunfire between the subject and one person in the home. The subject then fled the area in a vehicle. No one…

Naperville’s BrightSide Theatre will be presenting “the greatest musical ever written,” Gypsy: a Musical Fable from Friday through Sunday, June 10-12, and Friday through Sunday, June 17-19 at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth in Naperville. Written by Arthur Laurents, with music by Jule Styne and lyrics Stephen Sondheim, Gypsy is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success – while secretly yearning for her own. Set all across America in the 1920s and 30s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born, Arthur Laurents’ landmark show explores the world of two-bit show business with brass, humor, heart,…

DuPage Children’s Museum inspires families to laugh, learn, and love spending time together. Every visit is an adventure that will spark curiosity, nurture creativity, and lead to new discoveries. Through exhibits, programs, and special events, every experience is designed to help children develop a strong foundation in critical thinking, problem solving, and confidence — to become resilient, lifelong learners. Let your child take the lead and show you what they can do. Make a splash in AWEsome Water, create a work of art in The Studio, build with real tools in the Construction House, feel the wind on your face…

North Aurora Deputy Chief Joe Gorski (left) with Officer Chris Joswick after the award ceremony (credit North Aurora Police Dept. Facebook page) Law enforcement officials from across the state honored the acts of heroism performed by local and state officers during the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony today in Springfield.  The Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee awarded 136 officers from 41 agencies the Medal of Honor in recognition of their brave and sacrificial service to the citizens of Illinois.  The Medal of Honor is awarded to officers who have been killed or seriously injured in the line of…

Pottawatomie Golf Course is the most beautiful course in the Fox Valley area offering scenic views with lush landscapes. This rolling course was designed with all skill levels of golfer in mind. The fairways are fairly wide open and are tree lined. The Fox River comes into play on four of the nine holes. This short layout has three sets of tees for a varied golfing experience. Originally designed in 1939 by the pioneer of golf course architecture, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., who capitalized on the course’s location along the banks of the Fox River, it is here you will find…

Springbrook Golf Course is an 18-hole, parkland-style golf course located at 2220 W. 83rd Street in Naperville. Beautiful, mature trees and lush foliage complement the manicured greens, tees and fairways. Built in 1974, the facility includes a natural turf driving range tee, a 15,000 square foot practice putting green, and two short game practice greens with bunkers. These amenities combined with Springbrook’s exceptional course design draw golfers of all skill levels to return time and again to play. In August 2022, a $3.5 million renovation began at Springbrook, including a complete rebuild of all tees and bunkers, reconstruction of two ponds…

Whoa. It seems that the Chicago Bears aren’t putting all their stadium eggs in the Arlington Heights basket after all. In a statement released by Scott Hagel, senior vice president of marketing and communications for the Bears, the team indicated that the heavy property tax assessment recently announced on the property they acquired at the old Arlington International Racecourse is so daunting that they are looking at additional options outside of Arlington Heights. Numerous news outlets are reporting that Naperville – yes, Naperville – is one of the locations they are considering. According to Kevin Schmit of the Daily Herald, Naperville Mayor…