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/. OTIS Meet Otis, Your one-and-only snuggle buddy! Looking for a loyal, loving companion who’s all about cuddles and companionship? Say hello to Otis – a sweet, confident 10-year-old, young-at-heart fellow, who’s ready to be your best (and only) furry friend! Otis is a true cuddle bug who lives for lap time, ear scratches, and…

Naperville’s 60th annual “Last Fling” is set for Labor Day Weekend, Friday, August 29  through Monday, September 1, 2025 as an end-of-summer block party-style event along Jackson Avenue in downtown Naperville. Save the date to join the Naperville Jaycees, community volunteers, and your neighbors for the weekend’s live music, food, beverages, and carnival fun. Friday, August 29 will feature 7th Heaven at 8PM, who have been ranked number one on the Midwest Billboard Charts three times; they are always a fan favorite!  Brent Brown will keep you rockin’ in the Beer Garden after Sammy & The Knights kicks-off the weekend’s…

Celebrate the fourth annual “Love on the Lawn” festival during Labor Day weekend on Saturday, August 30, at Festival Park, 132 South Grove Avenue in Elgin. This annual event is dedicated to family, music, and community love with performances from Grammy Award-winning DJs, food, local vendors, a kid’s corner. What to expect: Headlining this year’s entertainment is the legendary KID CAPRI. There will also be music from DJ Sundance, DJ CZR, DJ Rod Boogie, DJ Sluggo and DJ Khaaliq. They’ll be bringing the heat all day long. The iconic Lenny Williams will also make a special appearance. The festival runs…

The West Chicago Food Festival returns to downtown West Chicago on Saturday, August 23, from 4pm to 8pm, promising a diverse lineup of culinary delights and entertainment that caters to all tastes. The festivities commence at 4pm at the main stage along Galena Street with a performance by Soul Sacriice, setting the tone for an evening of live music and entertainment. At 5:30pm, 28 Days will take the stage with an energetic set featuring a mix of popular hits, followed by Beyond the Blonde at 7 pm, promising a lively performance to keep everyone dancing. Beyond the music, families can…

On September 11, the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us all. Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora, the largest subscription house in the United States, and nominated for an unprecedented 26 2025 Jeff Awards – eclipsing downtown Chicago theatres Goodman and Court, launches its 14th Broadway Series this week with the Chicago regional premiere of Come from Away, the first local staging of this breathtaking musical, nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. Paramount’s Trent Stork, whose recent run of smash hits include Paramount’s circus Cats, Disney’s Frozen the Broadway Musical and Billy…

Single tickets go on sale today for the award-winning Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s 76th Season Classics Series, opening the weekend of October 11–12 with a vibrant program featuring Carlos Simon’s “Motherboxx Connection,” Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2, and George Gershwin’s jazz-infused Concerto in F with guest pianist Orion Weiss. Tickets start at just $20, with $10 student pricing, and free tickets for youth 17 and under with a paying adult. Led by Music Director Chad Goodman, the 76th Season offers a rich blend of orchestral favorites and thrilling new works. The season includes iconic pieces such as Brahms’ Symphony No. 3,…

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…