Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Kanecountyconnects.com Heavy rain, widespread tree damage, and flooding were the key impacts of the severe storms that swept through Kane County, toppling trees, knocking out power, blocking roads​ and damaging buildings. According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, hot and humid conditions developed on August 16 across northern Illinois, with heat indices between 100 and 105°F. This unstable air fueled nearly 17 continuous hours of thunderstorms from the afternoon of August 16 into the morning of August 17. On August 18, Kane County was placed under a tornado warning for a time impacting the northern portion of the county. Flooding also…

Wine selections available at local wine stores and wineries in the Fox Valley area. Château de Saint Cosme, Les Deux Albions Blanc, Principauté-d’Orange IGP, Rhone, France, 2023 – $22.99Les Deux Albions Blanc is a refreshing and affordable white blend coming from a Biodynamic family estate. Featuring native grapes of the region 30% Viognier, 30% Picpoul, 20% Marsanne, 6% Clairette, 6% Ugni Blanc, 5% Bourboulenc. Shows the salty minerality typical of limestone terroir with notes of dried apricots and white flowers. Vegan. Viognier aged in neutral barrels has a full body and rich texture with just-medium acidity. It is easily paired…

Goebbert’s Farm in Pingree Grove will open its 40th season on Friday, August 22. The season runs through October 31. Come enjoy the advent of fall in Goebbert’s Apple Orchard and Pumpkin Patch. Experience new rides and attractions that you and your family will love. There are also fall eats, wagon rides and the popular Animal Land. Early bird tickets are on sale now through August 31. Visit https://www.goebberts.com/buy-tickets to purchase. And, new this year, check out a season pass for every day of the week at https://www.goebberts.com/season-passes-tickets. Hours are 9:00am to 6:00pm, Monday-Wednesday, and 9:00am to 8:00pm Thursday though Sunday.…

Aurora’s Paramount Theatre reached for the stars during Chicago’s 2024-25 theater season, and it paid off with news that Paramount earned 26 nominations – more than any other Chicago theater – in Chicago’s 2025 Equity Joseph Jefferson Awards. Six Paramount productions earned 26 nominations across categories for outstanding performance, direction and design. Paramount’s tally was topped by its circus-inspired Broadway Series staging of Cats with ten nominations, followed by Paramount’s Chicago Regional Premiere of Disney’s Frozen the Broadway Musical, with eight.  Nominations for Waitress, also part of the Broadway Series, Paramount’s BOLD Series productions Peter and the Starcatcher and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and its…

Abbey Farms in Aurora will host Taste the Maze, an unforgettable evening of craft beverages, delicious food and farm fun – all in the heart of its 8-acre corn maze – on Saturday evening, August 16. Taste the Maze4 is a chance to explore Abbey Farms like never before. Make your way through the giant corn maze and discover five tasting stations featuring samples of craft beer, cider, and seltzers from local brewery partners – Art History Brewing of Geneva, Two Brother Brewing of Warrenville, Sturdy Shelter Brewing of Batavia, and Foreign Exchange Brewing Co. of Aurora. Each guest will…

Residential & Commercial Lawn Care, Landscaping, Hardscape and Snow Removal Our family-run business company has a long tradition in the industry. It was founded in 2001 by Nick from Salinas Services, Luqe, in 2019 then took over the lawn mowing services and created Salinas Lawn & Power right after the pandemic of COVID-19 started, We pride ourselves on providing outstanding customer service to order to guarantee that all of our clients are 100% satisfied. With skilled staff and state-of-the-art tools, we work at the highest level at all times for your satisfaction and a perfect home. Salinas Lawn & Power…

Montgomery Fest brings together neighbors, friends, and families for decades to enjoy a weekend of old-fashioned summer fun. The fest offers various activities and events, including live entertainment, a carnival, food vendors, a beer tent, a petting zoo, a parade, a car show, and a carp fishing derby. It is topped off with a spectacular fireworks show across the river. FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 On Stage4:30pm-5:00pm | Ballet Folklorico Yetlanezi Dance Group5:30pm | Welcome & Honor Guard Presentation of Colors by the Montgomery-Countryside Fire District Honor Guard5:30pm-7:30pm | Soul Sacrifice8:00pm-10:00pm | Sonora Dinamita FRIDAY HOURS OF OPERATION5:00pm-8:00pm | Sponsor Expo5:00pm-10:00pm |…

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/. BIANCA Meet Bianca! Bianca is our radiant ray of sunshine, a gentle soul with an irresistible smile that seems to grow brighter every time she meets someone new. Her happiness is contagious; you can’t help but feel uplifted when she flashes that beaming grin of hers.This lovable three-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier is a magnet for affection…

The Elburn Lions Club will present Elburn Days from Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17. In 1933 ,the Elburn Lions Club began an annual event known as “A Day in the Park,” which later became known as Elburn Days. This family-friendly festival will feature carnival rides, live music, food, craft show, bingo, a pie-contest, tractor pull, and the ever-popular mud volleyball. The beer garden features a separate family friendly area. Parking is free, but donations are appreciated. Live Entertainment Friday, August 18, 2022Country Tribute Night, 7:00pm Saturday, August 19, 20222 of Us, 12:00-3:00pm in the beer gardenThe Wayouts, 4:00-7:00pmThe…

Dive into a fiery and hop-infused adventure at the Second Annual Midwest Hops and Hot Sauce Fest, where the bold flavors of hoppy beers meet the fiery zest of artisanal hot sauces. This unique festival, set in picturesque Wilder Park in Downtown Aurora, offers an exclusive tasting experience featuring a selection of the finest hoppy beers from local Chicagoland breweries and an unlimited sampling of artisanal hot sauces from across the Midwest. Come out on Saturday, August 23, for a day of flavor exploration, scenic views of the Fox River, and a celebration of the vibrant craft culture of the…