Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Ok, it’s travel to Skokie, but hear us out. From now until September 2, a brief trip to Skokie might be just the thing, because Titanic: The Exhibition is worth seeing. Titanic: The Exhibition is an interactive exhibition that has travelled the world telling the chronological and dramatic tale of the design, creation, launch, maiden voyage and tragedy of the largest and most luxurious ship in the world at that time. Guests will admire hundreds of artifacts that encompass items that survived the sinking of the Titanic and her sister ships, as well as props and costumes from the beloved James…

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 announced in a press release that the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force is conducting the investigation. “Investigators want to ensure all facts of the case remain intact during this crucial investigation, and updates to the public will be provided when possible,” the release stated. The identity of the deceased has not yet been…

Three teenagers are in hospital with serious injuries, some life-threatening, after losing control of the car they were riding in and crashing violently into a tree near Hampshire. The incident occured at approximately 7:30pm Monday evening on Dietrich Road, just west of US Route 20, a narrow 2-lane rural road with narrow shoulders and multiple crests and dips that the Kane County Sheriff’s Office notes is not new to serious and fatal injury crashes. According to the preliminary investigation, a 2024 blue Hyundai Elantra, driven by a 16-year-old juvenile male from Huntley, was eastbound on Dietrich Road at a high…

A 65-year-old Elgin man is in custody after having been charged with murder in the stabbing death of a woman at his home Wednesday. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser and Elgin Chief of Police Ana Z. Lalley announced today that the accused is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, a Class M felony. According to prosecutors, on the morning of July 2 Elgin Police were dispatched to the 1300 block of Fleetwood Drive after receiving a call from the accused’s daughter about a possible domestic incident at her father’s residence. Upon arriving, officers were met at the door by…

Beginning Wednesday, July 10, Naperville’s BrightSide Theatre will begin its annual SUMMER IN THE PARKS free concert series which will be performed in nine locations in Naperville, Lisle, Bolingbrook, and Downers Grove. In celebration of BrightSide Theatre’s 13th Season, each hour-long concert, rightfully named Enchanted Broadway: A Magical Journey of Showtunes and Superstitions, will feature songs from fantastical Broadway musicals including Into The Woods, The Wizard Of Oz, Pippin, Wicked, The Addams Family, Shrek The Musical, Xanadu, Beauty And The Beast, The Lion King, Little Shop Of Horrors, Spamalot, and many, many more. Audiences are invited to bring chairs or…

Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants. Charcuterie BoardsA classic pairing for wine, our charcuterie boards always are a good choice. They contain Colby, Brie, Dill Havarti , Salami, Soppressata, and Homemade Crostini! Geneva Winery2N100 Brundige Rd., Elburn, IL 60119426 S. 3rd Street, Geneva, IL 601345 N. River St., Batavia, IL 60510 Classic Tap SmashThe Classic Tap Smash at Tap In Pub is made from two fresh beef patties topped with American cheese, house-made Tap Sauce, lettuce, tomato & onion, served on a potato bun with hand-cut fries and a pickle. Tap In Pub2155…

Naperville police are investigating the stabbing death of a woman in the tony Naperville neighborhood of White Eagle Saturday. Police were dispatched Saturday morning to a home in the 2500 block of Saddlebrook Drive where they discovered an adult female suffering from several apparent stab wounds. The Naperville Fire Department responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where she was later pronounced dead. The exact cause of death is under investigation by the DuPage County Coroner’s Office. When police arrived, several subjects were present in the residence, and after a preliminary investigation an adult male was placed under…

Did you know that St. Charles is known as the Pickle Capital of the World? Neither did we. But according to the St. Charles History Museum, it’s the truth, and is certainly a sufficient reason to celebrate with a party in the park. On Friday, June 21, the St. Charles Park District held Pickle Paradise, a delightfully quirky party at Pottawatomie Park in downtown St. Charles. The event celebrated all things pickle, along with a DJ, food vendors, a pickling demonsstration from Primrose Farm, lawn games and of course, a pickleball tournament. Our Kevin Ketchum braved the myriad of puns…

It’s heating up outside, so that can only mean one thing—it’s time to head to the pool. Plenty of special events and theme days are on deck at both Otter Cove Aquatic Park and Swanson Pool to kick off the season. At Otter Cove, visitors can enjoy a pool with zero depth entry, a splash park and a lap pool in addition to the thrilling tube, body and drop slides. However, it’s the facility’s lazy river that takes the top spot with patrons. Monday and Wednesday evenings during the summer bring the chance to have some fun in the Not…