Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants. The Great Pumpkin PancakesFluffy pumpkin-spiced pancakes crowned with candied pecans and cinnamon butter. Paired with two eggs and your choice of bacon or sausage, this comforting classic captures the warmth and flavor of fall in every bite. Alexander’s Café1725 N. State StreetElgin, IL 601231-847-888-4146 Alexander’s Café1650 W. Main StreetSt.Charles, IL 601741-630-549-0514 BLT Wedge Salad with Butcher -Cut BaconDressed with creamy Roquefort and topped with juicy tomatoes, pickled red onions, and chives, all brought together with a thick-cut slice of caramelized butcher-style bacon. The Greggory100 West HigginsSouth Barrington,…

The Paramount Theatre in Aurora will present Irving Berlin’s classic “White Christmas” beginning Wednesday, November 12 through Sunday, January 11. Shows recur weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Pageantry and spectacle come to life in this iconic holiday production. WWII is over, former GIs Bob and Phil have become a highly popular song and dance team who meet an equally talented up and coming sisters act. The men travel to a quaint ski resort in Vermont to watch sisters Betty and Judy perform, but once there, they realize the mountain resort is owned by their former General, who is…

Kanecountyconnects.com Ceremonial events to honor our nation’s veterans will take place across Kane County on Tuesday, November 11, along with special services and community programs. Ceremonial Events Time: 11 a.m. Location: 3rd and State Street downtown Geneva Other Events and Services For more information on Veterans Assistance Programs and benefits in Kane County, visit: https://www.kanecountyil.gov/pages/veterans.aspx

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/. Helen  Helen is a 2-year-old Bulldog mix with a big personality and an even bigger heart! This beautiful girl has a stunning white coat, an adorable piggy snort, and a signature bulldog smile that will brighten your day. Helen is full of energy and absolutely loves her sniffy walks—every outing is…

Celebrate with Daryl Nitz as he brings his own brand of musical entertainment to the Hemmens on Sunday evening, November 9 at 7:00pm. Featuring songs from Broadway, pop, jazz, blues and your requests of course. Joining the incomparable Daryl Nitz on stage for a night of frivolity and raucous entertainment will be local guest artists and Chicago talent. This after-dark show is presented in The Hemmens’ one of a kind, 200-seat Cabaret Theater in the Round. Cash Bar available night of the show. Tickets start at $27.50 / $24.50 Seniors 62+ plus a $3 transaction fee per order, and can purchased…

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva WI, one of Santa’s favorite destinations, has announced its grand lineup of festive holiday fun, including the launch of its new nostalgic Christmas Bar, Tinsel & Tonic, as part of this year’s “Christmas in the Country” festivities. A one-stop destination for holiday fun for kids from 1 to 92, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and its on-site sister property, Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, offer something for everyone on Santa’s list – from meals with Santa, an elaborate gingerbread display and gingerbread walk, to private igloo dining, millions of holiday lights, and…

Concord Theatricals will present Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” at the ECC Arts Center in Elgin beginning Friday, November 7 and running through Sunday, November 16. Step into the quiet beauty of Grover’s Corners, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Our Town invites us to reflect on life’s fleeting moments, the bonds of community, and the universal rhythms of birth, love, and loss. With minimal staging and timeless storytelling, this poignant play reminds us to cherish the present and find meaning in the everyday. Join us for a heartfelt journey through the lives of neighbors, friends, and families in a town much…

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Chad Goodman, will perform a program of Mozart and Mendelssohn at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin on Saturday, November 8, at 7:30pm and Sunday, November 9, at 2:30pm. The program includes performances of Mozart’s Symphony No. 13, Clara Schumann’s “Three Romances” and Mendelssohn’s “Italian,” Symphony No. 4. Finally, soloist Greg Flint will perform Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 4. Since becoming Music Director of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra in 2023, Chad Goodman has been praised for taking the orchestra to new artistic heights and dramatically expanding its impact in the community. In his first…

Kanecountyconnects.com With Veterans Day rapidly approaching, the Kane County Board has proclaimed November 4–11, 2025, as Veterans’ Week in Kane County, honoring the men and women who have bravely served in the United States Armed Forces. The proclamation recognizes the sacrifices and contributions of the 16,000-plus veterans who call Kane County home, acknowledging their vital role in preserving the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by all Americans. Veterans continue to serve the community through organizations such as the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, AMVETS, Vietnam Veterans of America, Marine Corps League, and the Navy Club of the United…