Author: Fox Valley Magazine

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/. JULIET Meet Juliet! This sweet, food-loving girl is ready to find her forever home, where she can enjoy her favorite things—delicious treats, long walks, and plenty of enrichment games. Juliet is highly food motivated, so she’ll thrive with interactive puzzles, slow feeders, and snuffle mats that engage her sharp mind and satisfy…

The City of Aurora’s Youth Services Division will honor National Physical Fitness and Sports month by hosting the 31st Annual Sports Festival on Friday, May 9 from 9am to 2pm at Phillips Park, located at 828 Montgomery Road in Aurora. The time-honored Festival, which features over 1,200 student-athletes competing in various events including basketball, soccer, softball, bowling, skating, chess, checkers, cornhole, volleyball, golf, and tennis, will host 14 different middle schools from Aurora all vying for the coveted “Al Miller Cup.” “For 31 years, the Aurora Sports Festival has made its mark as a day of friendly competition between all…

Featured selections of Craft Beers created by local Fox Valley area brewing companies. Fuzzy SmackFuzzy Smack is the ultimate summer crusher—bursting with bright, juicy peach and just the right amount of tangy tartness to keep things crisp and refreshing. Light, lively, and packed with flavor, it’s the kind of beer that tastes like sunshine in a glass and pairs perfectly with patios, pool days, and good vibes all season long. Available at the Noon Whistle Brewing Lombard Brewpub and Naperville Tasting Room. Noon Whistle Brewing1748 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540800 E. Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148 Lunchbox Tactics4.7% ABV…

The Value of Moscow is a fiercely funny, modern dark comedy about three sisters who are forced to move into a crumbling New York City apartment together in an attempt to rebuild their own crumbling lives. Surrounded by too many moving boxes and armed with only a bottle of vodka, a pizza delivered in a snowstorm and a loaded gun, these mismatched siblings must try to set aside long-simmering resentments and grievances to save themselves from a hilarious series of unfortunate events. Throw in a hapless delivery man and a shady ex-boyfriend, and you have a sharp, contemporary spin on some…

Kanecountyconnects.com Preserving the Fabyan Windmill is critical to safeguarding an iconic piece of Kane County’s history. As one of the best examples of an authentic Dutch windmill in the U.S., the windmill holds significant historical value and has been recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. To ensure its continued preservation and protect it from potential threats, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County is implementing a fire suppression system. In 2023, the District applied for a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for up to $700,000 in funding. This grant will support protection and…

Oswego’s Wine on the Fox takes place on the banks of the Fox River Saturday, May 3 from 11am to 8pm, and Sunday, May 5 from noon to 6pm at Hudson Crossing Park, 65 North Harrison St. in Oswego. Tickets are available at www.wineonthefox.com. Returning for its 19th year to downtown Oswego, Wine on the Fox offers the opportunity to taste more than 100 wine selections from Illinois wineries, along with craft beer. Local food vendors will offer sweet and savory options to pair with the event’s beverages, as well as non-alcoholic choices. “We’re excited to pop the cork on…

The City of Aurora will be hosting its first Food Truck Festival of the year this Friday, May 2, in downtown Aurora. Get ready for a feast of flavors as you celebrate the best in mobile cuisine. Whether you’re a foodie, a family, or a group of friends, this festival is the perfect way to indulge in an unforgettable culinary experience. The festival will be held from 5pm-9pm on Benton Street, from River to Broadway in Aurora. This event is free event, and will include a variety of food trucks featuring diverse cuisines as well as musical entertainment and family-friendly…

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/. MOJO Mojo is an adorable, 2-year-old, Jack Russell Terrier mix with a stunning dark grey and white coat. This sweet boy is full of love and ready to bring joy to his forever family! He absolutely loves going on sniffy walks, exploring the world with his curious nose. Mojo is a…

Batavia’s Fermilab has announced that two baby bison were born on Monday, marking the beginning of calving season at the laboratory. The two calves were born healthy and strong, joining Fermilab’s storied herd that has been a part of the lab since 1969. Cleo Garcia, Fermilab’s herdsman, estimates that around 20 calves will be born this season. “Our herd is doing well,” Garcia said. “Each year, we monitor the cows closely to estimate how many calves we’ll have. It’s always exciting to see the first birth of the season.” The herd currently consists of 23 cows, two bulls, and three…

Lest we forget the world-class city we live next to, our intrepid publisher Kevin Ketchum decided to head to the city to capture its raw beauty and power by moonlight. Yes, Chicago has its problems, but it remains one of the world’s great cities, with unmatched architecture, exquisite dining, vibrant arts and entertainment and, of course, our beloved lake shore. (All photo credits Kevin Ketchum)