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/. Monte Meet Monte, the delightful Chihuahua mix with a heart as big as his playful spirit! This sweet and cuddly, one-year-old little guy brings joy wherever he goes. Monte has a knack for making friends with other dogs of a similar size, and he thrives on socializing and playtime. Confident and lively on…
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Thom McNamee planned and executed the original St. Patrick’s Day Parade in East Dundee. For the past several years, the McNamee Family Foundation and The Village of East Dundee has kept that memory alive with one of the best St. Patrick’s Day Parades in Chicagoland hosting an entire day of fun. Parade Day starts off with the USATF certified – Dublindee Kilted 5k Race and Walk. This race is one of Fox Valley’s most treasured traditions according to Top 60 Races Illinois in RaceMob.com. The Kilted 5K has also been named on of the top 50 St. Patrick’s races in…
The Naperville St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns for its 32nd year of celebrating Irish heritage and culture on Saturday, March 15. West Suburban Irish’s annual parade, which started in 1993, will march down the streets of Naperville beginning at 10am. WSI’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a family event, attracting over 3,000 participants and 15,000 spectators to downtown Naperville. The parade staging area will again be held at the Naperville North High School south parking lot before launching at 10am on Mill Street and Ogden Avenue toward downtown Naperville. It will continue south on Mill turning east on Jefferson before…
Before there was Rookies All American Pub & Grill, there was a boy who loved sports growing up in the restaurant business. Bob Karas grew up learning about the industry from his father, Paul, who co-founded The Village Squire in 1974. From a young age, Karas was involved in restaurants and sports, playing baseball, football and basketball and rooting on Chicago’s professional teams. After graduating from Northern Illinois University, he would open his first Rookies, achieving a lifelong dream of owning a sports bar. Rookies’ St. Charles is the first of seven locations and part of 15 (soon 16) restaurants…
At VAI’s and Entourage, we believe dining is about more than just food—it’s about the experience, the connections, and the moments shared around the table. VAI’s Italian, located in Naperville, brings a fresh take on rustic Italian cuisine. Our scratch-made menu features classic flavors with a modern twist, from fresh pastas and Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas to prime steaks and signature salads. Designed for sharing, our dishes encourage gathering, conversation, and exploration of bold flavors. Our bar program follows the same philosophy—craft cocktails, martinis, beer, and a thoughtfully curated wine list, all made with fresh ingredients and house-made syrups. With multiple…
Nestled in the heart of downtown St. Charles, moto imōto offers a fresh, chef-driven take on Pan-Asian cuisine, blending East meets West with vibrant flavors and locally sourced ingredients. The menu is designed for sharing, featuring bold, street food-inspired dishes, handcrafted sushi rolls, and creative takes on classic favorites. Whether you’redining on the wrap-around open-air patio or settling into its sleek lounge, every meal at moto imōto is an experience. Join them on Tuesdays for half-price sushi, available for both dine-in and carryout, or stop by during weekday happy hour from 3 PM to 6 PM, when all small plates…
Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants. Trio of Filet MedallionsThree 3 Oz. filet medallions prepared three ways: Blue Cheese Crusted – Horseradish Crusted – Oscar Style with truffled potato pave, charred baby peppers and grilled asparagus. Entourage796 Illinois Rte 59,Naperville, IL 605401-630-999-8980Also has Downers Grove location Corned Beef & CabbageCorned Beef Brisket Sliced Thick with Colcannon, Cabbage, and Carrots drizzled with a Mustard Sauce O’Hares Pub391 Bartlett PlazaBartlett, IL 601031-630-372-8878 Southwest BurgerThe Southwest Burger delivers bold flavor in every bite. An 8oz Angus beef patty is topped with melted pepper jack cheese, creamy…
St. Patrick’s Day is nearly upon us, and for those who are of Irish descent or just fancy themsleves part o’ the clan, celebrating in a traditional Irish pub is the way to go. Enjoy traditional Irish Music, corned beef and cabbage, pints of Guinness and great craic. (For the uninitiated, “craic” is a commonly used term in Irish slang often used to describe a lively, fun social atmosphere.) Here are four Fox Valley venues that will have you pining for the olde sod in no time. Ballydoyle Irish Pub & RestaurantLocated in downtown Aurora, Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant…
Wine selections available at local wine stores and wineries in the Fox Valley area. Cask Of RichesWildflower blossom traditional style mead aged in a Rum barrel that previously held Bourbon from Geneva Lake Distilling Co for 7 months. 14% abv. / Sweet Notes of caramel, vanilla, warming spice and toasted oak. Floral honey sweetness layered with raisin, fig, toffee and butterscotch. A lingering warmth on the finish with pronounced barrel presence. Foxes Den Meadery101 S. Bridge StreetYorkville, IL 60560 Madfish Shiraz, Western Australia$14.99. Picturesque Madfish Bay is located in the remote southern corner of Western Australia. The bay’s tranquility is…
Fox Valley Magazine and Kanecountyconnects The sixth annual “Makers Madness” contest is back, giving the public the power to decide which product earns the title of Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. And among the more than 250 nominees is a St. Charles treasure, sauce-creator extraordinaire and retailer Gindo’s Spice of Life. Gindo’s has been featured in a variety of national and local news outlets, including Fox Valley Magazine’s own Justa Couple Guys podcast last year, when owners Chris and Mary Ginder sat down with co-hosts Ray Rogina and Pat Crimmins to discuss their remarkable success. “I had always toyed around…