Author: Fox Valley Magazine

The City of Aurora will celebrate the 157th anniversary of Memorial Day during the 2025 Aurora Memorial Day Parade, which will step off at the intersection of Benton Street and River Street at 10am on Monday, May 26. Longtime community member and U.S. Army veteran, Arlen Peterson, will serve as the Parade’s Grand Marshal. Peterson has lived in Aurora for over 60 years, and served in Germany as a member of the U.S. Army from 1954-1955. Following his military career, he served the community through his work as a postal carrier and air traffic controller before shifting his focus to…

For those of you who didn’t catch it, our colleagues Ray Rogina, Pat Crimmins and Kevin Ketchum took the Justa Coupla Guys podcast on the road recently to the Emerald Isle. Over the next several days we’ll be sharing snapshots of some of the lovely sights they saw. To see the entire journey, check out the Justa Coupla Guys Facebook page or YouTube. The guys start the day in “the prettiest village in Ireland,” Adare, in County Limerick before their last leg back to Dublin, where they will spent a couple more days before heading home. (Photo credits Kevin Ketchum)

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/. SAMPSON Meet Sampson, a delightful, smiley 9-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who is young at heart and ready to find his perfect forever home! Despite his age, Sampson has a spirited personality and a zest for life that is truly infectious. While he may struggle with overarousal and anxiety during the first…

St. Charles will honor Memorial Day on Monday, May 26. Activities include cemetery ceremonies, a parade, and a memorial service. Flag Raising and Cemetery Ceremonies – 6amThe ceremony begins at Baker Community Center, 101 S. 2nd St., with the Boy Scouts posting colors, an Honor Guard and an honorary gun salute. Boy Scout Troops will then lead Flag Ceremonies beginning at the South Cemetery (east side of 7th Ave., north of Madison), continue on to the North Cemetery (west side of IL 25/5th Ave, north of Johnor Ave.), then conclude at the Union Cemetery (east side of IL 25/5th Ave.,…

For those of you who didn’t catch it, our colleagues Ray Rogina, Pat Crimmins and Kevin Ketchum took the Justa Coupla Guys podcast on the road recently to the Emerald Isle. Over the next several days we’ll be sharing snapshots of some of the lovely sights they saw. To see the entire journey, check out the Justa Coupla Guys Facebook page or YouTube. Day 6 of the journey took the guys to famed Blarney Castle and the lovely town of Cork. (Photo credits Kevin Ketchum)

Kanecountyconnects.com Kane County Emergency Communications (KaneComm) Telecommunicator Kezia Moore was recognized by the Pingree Grove Fire Protection District for her life-saving actions during a critical incident in August 2024. Moore answered a 911 call reporting a woman who was unresponsive and not breathing. She immediately provided CPR instructions over the phone until Pingree Grove police and fire personnel arrived on the scene. Thanks to her guidance and the quick response of the caller—who was also the patient’s husband—the woman made a full recovery and attended the award ceremony in person. Moore had the opportunity to meet the patient and her husband…

The Riverfront Playhouse in Aurora present opening night of It’s Only A Play on Friday, May 16 at 8:00pm. The show will run on weekends through Saturday, June 14. It’s the opening night of The Golden Egg on Broadway, and the wealthy producer Julia Budder is throwing a lavish party in her lavish Manhattan townhouse. Downstairs the celebrities are pouring in, but the real action is upstairs in the bedroom, where a group of insiders have staked themselves out to await the reviews. The group includes the excitable playwright; the possibly unstable wunderkind director; the pill-popping leading lady, treading the…

Downtown Oswego will be hosting its first ever Cowboy Crawl on Saturday, May 17. The fun begins at 10:30am at Nash Vegas Saloon with mimosas, breakfast, and bloodys and a country DJ. The day promises an unforgettable experience of cowboy-themed fun, live music, and great company. Enjoy country tunes and line dancing at participating venues, explore unique shops and restaurants offering special deals, and don your best cowboy attire for a chance to win prizes. With no cover charge, it’s free to join in on the fun. Come ready to kick up your heels and make some unforgettable memories in…

Spring is here and that means it’s time to break out the gardening gloves and get into your gardening era! Countryside Flower Shop, Nursery, and Garden Center is excited to help customers build their dream garden this year – they have you covered on all your gardening needs, from homegrown plants to fun garden decorations. Countryside’s Elburn facility is a gorgeous state-of-the-art Dutch glass greenhouse that is sure to provide customers with an enjoyable experience. All plants are grown with care and love by the team! Along with their talented florists who create beautiful bouquets and arrangements for any occasion,…

Bowes Creek Country ClubOne of the highlights of the Bowes Creek Country Club lifestyle is certainly 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…