Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Kanecountyconnects.com The Kane County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) recently convened County staff at its Emergency Operations Center for a catastrophic incident response tabletop exercise. Tabletop exercises are discussion-based sessions aimed at reviewing team members’ roles and responses during emergencies. Emergency training and preparation is year-round effort in Kane County. The scenario presented during the two-hour simulation involved a destructive tornado hitting a populated area of Kane County. Participants received details of the hypothetical disaster and collaborated to review and discuss a response plan. The exercise was designed to test emergency protocols and identify areas for improvement.  Discussions covered immediate response,…

Celebrate spring with wine tasting, live entertainment and family activities at the Village of Oswego’s Wine on the Fox. The event takes place on the banks of the Fox River Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 5 from noon to 6 p.m. at Hudson Crossing Park, 65 North Harrison St. in Oswego. Tickets are now available at www.wineonthefox.com.   Returning for its 18th year to downtown Oswego, Wine on the Fox offers the opportunity to taste more than 100 wine selections from Illinois wineries, along with craft beer. Local food vendors will offer sweet and…

A chiropractor practicing in Campton Hills is in custody for allegedly sexually assaulting one his of patients. The 49-year-old South Elgin man has been charged by Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser with the offenses of Criminal sexual assault, class 1 felony, 2 counts; Criminal sexual abuse, class 4 felony, 2 counts; and Battery, class A misdemeanor, 2 counts. It is alleged that on December 20, 2023, the suspect sexually assaulted a patient of his at his chiropractic office in Campton Hills. He is being detained in the Kane County jail while his case is pending. His next court…

The West Suburban Wedding Showcase is coming to Naperville on Sunday, March 10, from 11am to 3pm at the Hotel Arista Ballroom, 2139 CityGate Lane, in Naperville’s CityGate Centre. The event is free and is co-hosted by Best of Weddings Hall of Fame venues Hotel Arista and CityGate Grille. Exhibitors in Hotel Arista’s Grand Ballroom will include local florists and photographers, linen, lighting and draping providers, entertainment and more. The Hotel Arista Lexus fleet will be available for tours of the indoor and outdoor wedding and event spaces throughout the 31 acres of CityGate Centre. “Planning a wedding can be overwhelming,” said Wedding…

The Norris Cultural Arts Center has announced three concerts in its Winter/Spring season of “Music & More in the Gallery” events, starting Sunday, February 18 at 3pm with a performance by guitarist Jim Perona. A classically trained guitarist, Perona is a versatile performer whose vast repertoire covers all styles and genres, from Bach to the Beatles to Broadway to flamenco classics, and everything in between. He is among the most in-demand guitarists in the Chicago area. The popular Sunday afternoon series in the Norris art gallery has presented a wide variety of musical and spoken-word performances throughout its previous ten…

Nationally-touring comedian and actress Rachel Feinstein will be performing at The Comedy Vault in Batavia from Thursday to Saturday for five shows. AV Club says “Feinstein’s acute  observations create silly, sympathetic characters keeping her subtly, exquisitely attuned to her audience.” She has appeared on Life & Beth for Hulu. Rachel also recurred on the Steven  Soderbergh Amazon series Red Oaks and on Judd Apatow’s HBO comedy Crashing. Her  past credits include The Nightly Show with Larry  Wilmore, HBO’s Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, co-hosting The View on multiple occasions, and several appearances on Inside Amy Schumer for which she won a  WGA award. Rachel also co-hosted alongside Shaq on Upload With  Shaquille Oneal. For…

Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants. (Above: Steak Tartare From Entourage) Smoked Salmon BruschettaGeneva Winery Bistro & Wine Bar presents a delightful twist to a culinary classic with its Smoked Salmon Bruschetta. This appetizer, blending simplicity and elegance, is a perfect choice for any gathering or a cozy dinner. The dish starts with the traditional base of bruschetta, a Neapolitan variation of the classic Roman garlic bread. Each slice of bread, brushed generously with olive oil, is toasted to a dark, crisp perfection on the grill. This creates a robust and flavorful foundation.…

Aurora’s The Venue will host two Valentine’s weekend shows. On Friday, February 16, Gerald McClendon Valentine’s Dance Party will bring an evening of R&B standards and classic soul music. He’ll deliver the sounds of Motown, Stax, and Atlantic records and get the audience dancing. Gerald McClendon is known in Chicago as the “Soulkeeper,” and is hailed as one of the most reminiscent and versatile soul and R&B singer songwriters and performers in the recording industry. Premium table seating is $25 and general admission seats are $20. The Red Roses will pay tribute to Radiohead at 8 p.m. on Saturday, February…

On Saturday, February 17th, Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling in St. Charles will host their “Beer, Charity, and Music” event starting at 7:00pm. The goal of these series of upcoming events is to raise awareness and contributions for local non-profits, with this event collaborating with Random Acts Matter. Random Acts Matter is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a community of care and compassion by inspiring and connecting people. Its mission is to create awareness, advocacy, and a culture of random acts of kindness and support. During Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling’s “Beer, Charity, and Music” event, 15% of proceeds from the…

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinois A Cook County judge ruled Wednesday that a case seeking to bar former President Donald Trump from the March 19 Republican primary ballot in Illinois will move forward independently of a similar case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Following a brief hearing conducted by videoconference, Judge Tracie Porter denied a motion by the Trump campaign to delay the proceedings until after the Supreme Court rules in a similar case from Colorado. She said she would hear oral arguments in the Illinois case on Friday, Feb. 16. At the same time, she also denied a…