Author: Paul Stukel

It’s time to channel your inner Italian and celebrate the music, food, culture, and spirit of Italy at Festa Italiana at Naperville Settlement. Come with an empty belly and join the meatball eating contest, or sip on your favorite vino at our Tuscan-inspired wine bar. You’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of Italy by day and rock out into the night. The 3-day festival features Italian music on the huge main stage during the day, family-friendly entertainment, merchants, and artists. Feast your eyes on amazing dancers and singers, and then feast on the best Italian food Illinois has to offer.…

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where we don’t need UFOs to see little green men… So let’s get to it, starting with….. What Was That “Song From 1962?” You remember. “Started hummin’ a song from 1962. Strange how the night moves. When you just don’t seem to have as much to lose?” One of our favorite lines from Bob Seger, although our favorite track overall is “On The Road Again.” Anyway, see a tribute to the man himself at RiverEdge Friday. Click here for more. Wouldn’t It Be Great… …if farmers still…

Featured selections of Craft Beers created by local Fox Valley area brewing companies. Razz White and BlueberryOur annual In the Flesh fruited sour is a refreshing celebration of Independence. This American sour combines mixed berries with a clean, crisp, lemony sourness. Perfect for warm summer days! 4.5% ABV. Available on draft and 16 oz 4-packs Two Brothers Brewing Company30W315 Calumet Ave.Warrenville, IL 60555 Pink Lemonade – 4.5% ABVA Pink Lemonade Session Sour Ale, this thirst quencher is perfect for the dog days of summer ahead. Pour it over a glass of ice…we won’t judge! Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling106 S Riverside…

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. “The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired laborer.” General Order Number 3, issued by…

The Yorkville man who died May 5 when he was struck by a freight train on the Union Pacific-West railroad tracks at the Third Street crossing in downtown Geneva has been identified by authorities. According to a press release from the Kane County Coroner, Douglas Johnson, 49, died from blunt force trauma injuries related to the accident. Toxicology results remain pending. Johnson was the father of four children. Geneva Police and Fire Department personnel were dispatched to the scene at 8:53 p.m. on Friday, May 5, for a train accident involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, police officers met with two…

Located in the heart of downtown St. Charles, moto imōto is a beautiful blend of “East meets West” chef-driven, farm-to-fork Pan-Asian culinary cooking that will delight the palette of all who come to dine. The Asian-inspired menu offers shareable plates and farm-fresh ingredients that allow the chefs to elevate the overall guest dining experience. Moto imōto’s Pan-Asian culinary experience is a unique fusion of flavors with a modern twist. The menu is inspired by the vibrant street food scene in Asia and is designed for sharing with friends, family, or loved ones. The signature sushi rolls are a must-try, and…

A second St. Charles location to legally purchase marijiuana and other cannabis-based products will celebrate its grand opening this Thursday. Consume Cannabis announced today that the grand opening of their newest location in St. Charles, located at 584 South Randall Road, will kick off at 8am on Thursday, April 20th, coinciding with the unofficial national cannabis holiday 420. In efforts to ring in the holiday, Consume will supply food trucks, swag/merchandise giveaways, and additional surprise promotions for all participating patrons. This is the fifth Consume Cannabis dispensary to hit the Illinois market. Consume Cannabis also operates in Chicago, Carbondale, Marion…

Let’s start off with the profound insight of George Will: Cubs fans are 98.7% scar tissue. Prior to The Miracle of the 2016 season, it could reasonably be said that the Cubs were in the 101st year of their rebuilding effort. During the Cold War, Will aptly described the Cubs as the moral equivalent of Soviet agriculture. You get the idea. 2016 aside, we Cubs fans know how to suffer. From birth, we are haunted by the immortal words of Stan Coveleski, a right-handed pitcher who played for four American League teams between 1912 and 1928, primarily the Cleveland Indians…