Author: Fox Valley Magazine

The Venue in Aurora will host a St. Patrick’s Day celebration and benefit featuring The Irish Mystics on Saturday, March 16. Dave Glynn, a veteran Irish singer songwriter and guitarist, heads up The Irish Mystics. The former leader of the Empty Can Band also goes by his full name, David Sean Glynn, for the special occasion. Band members include Rich Van Ham on harmonica, James “Chevy” Chevalier on bass, Wes Carr on fiddle and mandolin, and Mark Van Ham on drums. The Irish Mystics formed during the pandemic to raise funds for The Venue when the music room offered livestreamed…

It’s The Office week at The Comedy Vault in Batavia as David Koechner, known for his roles in The Office and Anchorman, and the ever-popular “The Office Trivia With Todd Packer” take the stage. The Office Trivia with Todd PackerMarch 14 What’s up my trivia nerds? Test your knowledge of The Office with the Pack-Man himself, David Koechner. Teams will compete for prizes – while also hearing behind-the-scenes stories from David about playing the hit show’s favorite obnoxious paper salesman (and Michael’s bff), Todd Packer. https://www.comedyvaultbatavia.com/shows/225777 David KoechnerMarch 15 – March 16 David Koechner, known for his roles in “The…

BG Hospitality Group, the owner of fine restaurants throughout the Fox Valley and Western Suburbs including Gia Mia, Livia, moto imoto and Fire+Wine, opened its third Ella’s Italian Pub in downtown Western Springs this weeked. The new venue, which serves creative Italian pub-style street food offerings along with an extensive wine list, is located at 4471 Lawn Avenue in Western Springs. (Photo credits Kevin Ketchum)

The annual St. Charles St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held yesterday afternoon in downtown St. Charles. Our man Kevin Ketchum was there to capture some of the sights. (Photo credits Kevin Ketchum)

An Elgin man was arrested Monday after being charged with gunrunning and other firearm-related crimes. Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office charged the 24-year-old subject with two counts of Class X felony gunrunning, each punishable by up to 40 years in prison; two counts of Class 1 felony gunrunning, each punishable by up to 15 years in prison; one count of Class 2 felony unlawful use of a weapon, punishable by up to seven years in prison; and two counts of Class 2 felony unlawful possession of a weapon, each punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Sentences are ultimately…

A 55-year-old man is in custody and has been charged with an early-morning burglary of a Walgreens in Naperville. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that the suspect, a resident of Naperville, has been charged with one count of Burglary (Class 2 Felony) and one count of Criminal Damage to Property (Class 4 Felony). He is currently on pre-trial detention facing Domestic Battery and Aggravated Assault charges (both Class A Misdemeanors) regarding a domestic violence incident that allegedly occurred on February 24. Naperville police allege that at approximately 5:20am on February…

The Naperville St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns for its 31th year of celebrating Irish heritage and culture on Saturday, March 9. West Suburban Irish’s annual parade, which started in 1993, will march down the streets of Naperville beginning at 10 a.m 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 10 a.m. on Mill Street and Ogden Avenue toward downtown Naperville. It will continue south on Mill turning east on…

Authorities have now identified the person killed in a fiery crash on I-88 Monday morning. The deceased is Laura Rudow, 52, of Elburn, who was killed when her vehicle was hit head-on as she drove westward in the eastbound lane of I-88 near milemarker 102 just southwest of Elburn. The driver of the eastbound vehicle was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. According to Illinois State Police, both vehicles involved in the crash burst into flames on impact. The crash remains under investigation. According to reports, heavy fog was present in the area but there has been no determination as…

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 St. Charles St. Patrick’s Parade will be held in downtown St. Charles on March 9th, along with an array of family-friendly St. Patrick’s-themed activities for individuals to take part in around town. The downtown festivities kick-off at 11am with the Opening Ceremony on the 1st Street Plaza (near Gia Mia and McNally’s Irish Pub & Kitchen). The ceremony will feature performances from Irish Dancers and Bagpipers, along with more entertainment for all to enjoy. While downtown, visitors can choose to take part in the St. Patrick-themed Scavenger Hunt. To participate, individuals will need to locate the city’s hidden shamrocks!…