Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Galena’s Halloween Parade & Festival is a cornerstone of Galena’s fall festivities and yearly calendar, and is among the largest, longest, and spookiest Halloween celebrations in the Midwest. The parade and festival will take place on Main Street in Galena on October 28, 2023. This year promises a fantastic lineup of activities, with everything kicking off with a Costume Contest at Washington Park from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Following the contest, visitors can enjoy the Food Festival and Kids Fest that offer a diverse selection of treats, eats, and games. Parade HighlightsThe parade is renowned for its visually stunning floats, marching…

Located in downtown Aurora, Basement of the Dead haunted house is rated the #1 scariest haunted house in Chicago Illinois and the world by BuzzFeed, #1 haunted house in Chicago by Haunted House Chicago, #1 haunted house by Hauntworld, best haunted houses by Chicago Tribune, top haunted houses by USA Today, Top 13 with 13th floor haunted house Chicago in America. Shattered 3DShattered, the smashing clown, lost all sense of being human the day his famous sledgehammer trick malfunctioned, killing his wife and partner. He knew it had to have been the roadies fault for setting up the trick incorrectly…

Wine selections available at local wine stores and wineries in the Fox Valley area Sirius Maple Dessert Wine $23Taste the flavors of Northern Michigan in this unique dessert wine made from our Hard Apple Cider, Apple Brandy and Michigan maple syrup. Made in a port style this wine has the perfect balance of fruit and brandy flavors. Flavor and Aroma:Distinctly apple layered with sweet barrel aromas. The maple flavor stands out and lingers long on the finish. Aging Potential:Enjoy this wine for the next five to ten years. Thoughts for Food:This is the ultimate dessert wine that pairs wonderfully with…

Traditional German cuisine and beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent at Naper Settlement’s Oktoberfest on Friday, Oct. 6 from 5-10pm and Saturday, Oct. 7 from 3-10pm. There will be lively Oompah music on Friday and a mix of pop-polka, country, and hip hop on Saturday. Professional pumpkin carving demonstrations and lawn games for the whole family will take place each day. During the stein holding contest on Saturday, Naper Settlement will crown the strongest males and females with prizes awarded to the top three winners.   Belgio’s Catering, Ben’s Pretzels, John’s Rib House, and Decadent Flavor will serve…

Featured selections of Craft Beers created by local Fox Valley area brewing companies. Amplifier FX PilsTwo Brothers cranked up the dry hops and plugged in the FX pedal on this light bodied pilsner! It’s got the spicy character of the old world hop with a twist of citrus hop notes for a refreshing kick. Available on draft and in 16 oz cans.Style: Dry Hopped PilsnerABV: 4.9% Two Brothers Artisan Brewing30W315 Calumet Ave.Warrenville, IL 60555 Skeleton Revival Hazy Rye IPAEl Dorado and Mosaic hops align with a hazy malt and rye spinal cord to create one of your favorite Fall seasonals.…

An Indiana man is in custody after allegeedly being caught in possession of a fully-loaded machine gun at a Naperville recreation facility. The 19-year-old suspect appeared in front of Judge Joshua Dieden at First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Machine Gun, a Class X Felony. He was denied pre-trial release after a motion to deny was filed by DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin. According to police, on Saturday evening at approximately 9:51pm Naperville police officers on routine patrol at TopGolf on Odyssey Court observed a gun in plain view…

The DuKane Chapter of ABATE of Illinois’, one of the largest motorcycle & rider rights organizations in the world, will hold one of the largest motorcycle runs in the State of Illinois this Sunday, October 8. The run is part of the 37th Annual DuKane ABATE Toy and Food Run, an all-day event that begins with the motorcycle parade from Elburn to Sycamore, followed by a party at The Sycamore Speedway. This event provides toys and food for needy families throughout DuPage and Kane counties. The day will begin at Knuckleheads Tavern and Schmidt’s Towne Tap in Elburn. Rise and…

Scarecrow Weekend in St. Charles is not only for scarecrows. As part of the annual fall ritual that is Scarecrow Weekend, Pottawattamie Park in St. Charles will host the Autumn on the Fox Craft Show on Friday and Saturday from 10am – 5pm, and Sunday from 10am – 4pm. The Craft Show will feature over 100 crafters with handmade products that are available for purchase. All items are handmade by the exhibiting artist. There is a large variety of jewelry, metal art, stained glass, photography, primitive wood, as well as whimsical folk art. Many crafters have fall décor including floral,…

By Kanecountyconnects.com A 1-year-old baby is still alive thanks to the life-saving actions of two City of Aurora employees. Both heroes were honored Tuesday, Sept. 26, by Mayor Richard Irvin, the Aurora City Council, and the child’s family. As Daniel Chavez and Josh Elrod, who work in the city’s Water & Sewer Division, handled routine duties last week, a startling scream changed the course of their day. The desperate wailing was from a mother in a nearby house who discovered her 1-year-old son unresponsive on the couch, grabbed him, and rushed outside to seek help. Josh and Daniel immediately ran to the…

At an emergency hearing Sept. 28, 2023, the City of St. Charles requested and was granted an Emergency Petition for Appointment of Receiver of the site of the former Pheasant Run Property. This action paves the way for demolition of the buildings remaining on the site. The receiver, Great Lakes Property Services LLC, is now authorized to take immediate possession of the property, erect a security fence around the perimeter of the property, undertake an environmental evaluation of the buildings and site, and obtain bids for demolition of the buildings. The receiver will obtain bids for the demolition of the…