Author: Paul Stukel

The Chicago Cubs found the offensive power that has eluded them most of this young season. In a big way. A 13-4 way. The Cubs got homers from four different players (William Contreras (2),Javy Baez, Kris Bryant (2), David Bote) for a total of six for the game.  That was more than enough for starting pitcher Trevor Williams who finished after 5 innings of work and earned his second win of the year. The Cubs never trailed in this one, and it was over early.  After Baez launched a three-run homer scoring Bryant and Peters in the 3rd – this…

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where our sole purpose in life is to entertain you! (Ok, actually our main purpose in life is to earn a living…I mean, who’s kidding who here?) So let’s get to it, starting with….. Chicago Jazz Greats Paul Marinaro and Jeremy Kahn at Baker If you’re anything like us (and we pray that fate doesn’t befall you), live jazz is pretty much the…stuff. (Keepin’ it safe for work.) This Saturday at the Baker Community Center you can get your fix in a big way with vocalist Paul…

John Wilkes Booth shoots Abraham Lincoln President Abraham Lincoln is shot in the head at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. The assassin, actor John Wilkes Booth, shouted, “Sic semper tyrannis! (Ever thus to tyrants!) The South is avenged,” as he jumped onto the stage and fled on horseback. Lincoln died the next morning. Booth, who remained in the North during the war despite his Confederate sympathies, initially plotted to capture President Lincoln and take him to Richmond, the Confederate capital. However, on March 20, 1865, the day of the planned kidnapping, the president failed to appear at the spot where Booth and his six fellow conspirators…

Enjoy some nostalgic “Yacht Rock” from the 70s and 80s with EZFM at EvenFlow in Geneva. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 9PM. “EZFM is comprised of some of the Chicago areas finest, in demand musicians, performing the widely known, but seldom heard live, yacht rock/soft rock hits of the 70s and 80s, with a splash of Motown/r&b, and even some folk rock. You will be transported back in time, as you will recall the memories of your youth. A true nostalgia trip, guaranteed to have you singing and dancing along with the band, and wanting more!”…

Vaccination site will be at Elgin’s Eastside Recreational Center, located at 1080 East Chicago Street in Elgin.

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where everything is made up and the points don’t matter! (Wait, that’s “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Our bad.) So let’s get to it, starting with….. Music in the Garden: New Vintage Strings! OK, the headline doesn’t really do justice to this possibility. Three words: Strings, Beer and Poutine. They all come together this Sunday at the Plank Road Tap Room in Elgin. It really doesn’t get much better than that. (Sorry, this is an adults-only event. No one under 21 years of age is allowed…

Welcome to our inaugural edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where our top priority is creating peace, love, and serenity in your lives by pointing out great things to do this weekend! (Ok, peace, love and serenity might be a stretch. We’ll settle for helping you avoid screaming at your cat.) So let’s get to it, starting with….. Aurora’s “First Fridays” Returns! In a sure sign of post-pandemic (almost) optimism, Aurora Downtown is re-instating the popular First Friday festivities in downtown Aurora. While things aren’t completely back to pre-pandemic times, the idea of getting out and…

For obvious reasons, the spirit of Easter has unique meaning this season. Whether you are celebrating the Resurrection or simply the return of spring, the feeling of rebirth after this year of pandemic is acute. In that spirit, restaurants that remained dark last year will burst with light and laughter this Easter. Here are a handful of special venues to celebrate your holiday. 15 South River Lane Geneva, IL 60134 Reservations: 630.208.8920 Breakfast: 7:00am to 10:00am Lunch: 10:30am – 1:30pm Dinner: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Menu 100 West Main Street St. Charles, Il 60174 Reservations: 630.584.2100 9:00am to 2:30pm Menu…