Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier is a premier destination for celebrating life’s special moments, offering the perfect mix of cuisine, craft beverages, stunning city views, and versatile event spaces. Recognized as the world’s largest rooftop bar, Offshore boasts an impressive 36,000 square foot space, including a 20,000 square foot terrace with panoramic views of Lake Michigan and Chicago’s iconic skyline​. The culinary offerings at Offshore are as spectacular as the views. The menu features a variety of dishes to please every palate. From small plates perfect for sharing to more substantial fare, there is something for everyone. Complementing the food…

Former President and presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald J. Trump survived an assassin’s bullet Saturday afternoon at a rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania. The 78-year-old Trump was grazed by the sniper’s bullet on his upper right ear, which spurted blood as he was immediately taken to the ground by a number of Secret Service agents who formed a human shield to protect him. The would-be assassin, identified later by authorities as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, PA, was immediately shot and killed by police snipers on a roof-top above the stage. Crooks had inexplicably succeeded in avoiding detection…

A 48-year-old DeKalb man is dead after his motorcycle slammed into the side of a car attempting to make a left turn across Orchard Road in Aurora Friday evening. According to a preliminary investigation, at around 6:40pm Friday, a 2009 Nissan Vera was traveling northbound on Orchard Road and attempted to make a left turn onto Sullivan Road. A 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling southbound on Orchard Road and was unable to stop while the Nissan was completing its turn. The motorcycle struck the passenger side of the Nissan. The motorcyclist, identified as Christopher Joeckel, of the 1000 block…

Update as of 6:29pm: The suspected shooter at today’s rally was killed by Secret Service agents during the gunfire. In addition, AP confirms that an attendee of the rally died from gunshot wounds believed to be from the assassination attempt. The Trump campaign announced the President has been treated at a local hospital and is “fine.” As many as 5 gunshots rang out just as former President Donald Trump began speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania. Here is coverage from Fox News.

Southern rock legends the Marshall Tucker Band will be performing live at the Arcada Theatre Friday, July 12, at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. When you wake up and want to put a smile on your face, you think of the songs that always manage to reach down and touch your soul the moment you hear the first note. The Marshall Tucker Band is one such group that continues to have a profound level of impact on successive generations of listeners who’ve been “Searchin’ for a Rainbow” and found it perfectly represented by this tried-and-true Southern institution over the…

Join in the fun at Peach Fest in July at Windy Acres Farm in Geneva. Find juicy, fall-off-the-pit, sweet peaches freshly picked. Visit the bakery for peach shortcake, peach pie, peach tarts, peach cobbler, syrups, jams, salsas and refreshing slushies. Plus amazing fresh fruit and vegetables at the farm stand. Kid-friendly live entertainment includes fun music, zip lines, 9 Holes of mini-golf, tug of war, jumping pillow, giant hamster wheels, a petting, tether ball, a huge playground, yardzee, bags sets, and more. Enjoy lunch on the grill, the bar, peachy cocktails and a great day with family and friends! Festival…

In a press release today, the Kane County Coroner identified the victim in Monday’s fatal shooting in Elgin involving an off-duty Kane County Sheriff’s deputy as 18-year-old Tyquaze Nicolas from South Elgin. Toxicology tests are in process. The preliminary cause of death is is consistent with multiple gunshot wounds, according to the press release. An off-duty Kane County Sheriff’s deputy was involved in a fatal shooting Monday afternoon, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. According the state’s attorney, the shooting occured in Elgin just after 4:30pm near the intersection of Walnut Avenue and National Street. The state’s attorney…

Formerly known as Boo Boo Days, Batavia’s Windmill City Festival has long been a staple of the community. The festival had its humble beginnings as a sidewalk sale in 1956. The idea of Boo Boo Days was introduced by Arthur Swanson of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. The idea was that downtown merchants would set out clearance items, overstock, or end of season goods at deeply discounted prices. It was an instant success! As the interest (and number of shoppers) grew, Boo Boo Days started adding refreshments and activities for kids so the adults could shop all day. To make…

Naperville Park District’s popular summer series “A Night at the Movies” will return Friday, July 26. “A Night at the Movies” is a series of five free, family-friendly movies hosted outdoors at Naperville parks. Each movie is hosted on Friday nights and is a great way to kick off the weekend. The first movie of the series is Minions: The Rise of Gru and will be presented on Friday, July 26 at Rotary Hill, located at 443 Aurora Ave. Everyone is welcome to bring their own folding chairs, blankets and snacks. The full schedule for the series is below: For more information,…

Put it in the category of something you don’t see every day. On Tuesday evening, according to police, a car simply exploded in the parking lot of Pioneer Park. According to a press release, Naperville police were called to the area of Washington Street and Olympus Drive at around 9:30pm Tuesday after several residents called to report a loud explosion in the area. As officers arrived on scene, a 25-year-old male out of Bolingbrook called police to say his vehicle had exploded in the parking lot of Pioneer Park, located at 1212 South Washington Street. Upon arriving at Pioneer Park,…