Author: Paul Stukel

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…

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where the Irish apparently can’t read a calendar. So let’s get to it, starting with….. Wait, Isn’t Today March 10? Um, we’re looking at the calendar right now, as we type, and it bloody well says March 10. Now, we may be a wee bit cheeky here, but isn’t St. Paddy’s Day on March 17? Like, a whole week from now? And yet….here we have not one, not two, but three St. Paddy’s Day parades tomorrow (which is, for the numerically impaired, March 11). What gives? Click…

Located in Winfield, Chicago, Klein Creek Golf Club is a country club venue that hosts wedding celebrations. This newly renovated property is situated on the grounds of an 18-hole golf course, offering scenic views of manicured lawns and gently sloping hills. Couples who choose to exchange vows at this location can expect a charming landscape, exceptional service, and delicious cuisine. Facilities and Capacity Klein Creek Golf Club can accommodate both indoor and outdoor celebrations. Couples can welcome up to 250 guests for a banquet event, or up to 400 loved ones for a cocktail-style reception in the Tented Pavilion. This…

Cupid’s big day is just around the corner, and here in the Fox Valley we’re ready with open arms! Plank Road Tap Room Valentine’s Day Wine, Chocolate & Cheese Pairing, February 14, 7pm & 8pm Valentine’s Day Wine, Chocolate & Cheese Pairing Spend your Valentine’s Day evening at Plank Road tap Room with a curated assortment of wines, cheeses and chocolates. We’re kicking the evening off with a beautiful Italian sparkling wine toast. From there, we move on to three amazing wines, paired with a fine cheese and a delicious Ethereal chocolate. SCHEDULE:6:00 – Reception Toast: A glass of Animante7:00…

Update: New details are slowly emerging from yesterday’s police-involved shooting that left an Aurora man hospitalized in critical condition. According to reporting from WGN News, the subject is a 21-year-old man who, according to his family, suffers from mental illness. According to the report, the man was shot four times in his driveway – in the leg, stomach, arm and eye. According to an announcement posted last night, the Aurora Police Department is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting at a residence in the 900-block of Colorado Avenue. Preliminary investigation shows officers were dispatched to the residence for a report of…

Update: According to a report from the Kane County Coroner, the man found deceased by Elgin polices officers on Saturday died of “a stab wound.” The coroner identified the man as Chavell Fisher, a 37-year-old male from Elgin. Toxicology samples were collected and sent to a forensic lab for analysis. The Kane County Coroner’s Office is working with the Elgin Police Department in the ongoing investigation of the death. While responding to report of a battery early Saturday morning, Elgin police officers came across a man lying on the ground, deceased. At approximately 2:18 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to the…

Let’s start with the good news: For the 13th consecutive year, the New York Yankees failed to even get into the World Series. That’s about it, I’m afraid. In this year of tribulations, ground war returned to Europe courtesy of Vladimir Putin and the Delta Variant created yet another wave of social media epidemiologists, “advancing” science 280 characters at a time. Roe v Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, prompting yet another massive run on Handmaiden Tale outfits, p*&Sy hats and bad constitutional takes on social media. The dread hand of fascism and the death of democracy were discerned…

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where Rudolph’s nose is an allegory for mass automation! So let’s get to it, starting with….. And Speaking of Industrialization… ..we’ve got the Polar Express, a train to the North Pole. I mean, whatever happened to flying reindeer as Santa’s primary mode of transportation? It’s mechanization despoiling the ways of nature, exploitation of the working class (what kind of labor contract do elves have, for heaven’s sake), tyrannical patriarchy…. Oh, sorry. We thought were writing a dissertation for our sociology doctorate. Polar Express looks really fun! Click…

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where Black Friday involves nunchucks. So let’s get to it, starting with….. Let There Be Light Of all the Christmas events in the Fox Valley every year, we kinda have to tip our hat to St. Charles for sheer glitz. The annual Electric Christmas Parade is Vegas-worthy in its bright displays and wired vehicles. True, other venues have similar parades, but nothing quite on the scale of St. Chuck. So head on out and check it out. Click here for more. Ok, We Know What You’re Thinking……

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where we actually recognize the holiday between Halloween and Christmas. So let’s get to it, starting with….. We Made It! Last week, we promised the last Halloween/Pumpkin Fest events until next year. And here we are! Look, nothing wrong with Halloween/Pumpkin Fest activities. We love Halloween, and we can live with pumpkins. But it does get a little oppressive, you have to admit. So let’s start this one off with a little theatre… Click here for more. Ok, We Know What You’re Thinking… …this is a Halloween…