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January 21, 2021

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Beth Fowler Dance Company to debut original ‘Nutcracker Movie’

Shakou plans to reopen St. Charles restaurant in February

Looking for something new? We suggest Bocaditos or the Patten House

Oswego museum to open by reservation

Mystery Diner: Woods Creek Tavern in Lake in the Hills serves up favorites

Mystery Diner: Bleuroot in West Dundee impresses with top-notch ingredients

Kane County

Restaurants

Looking for something new? We suggest Bocaditos or the Patten House

January 15, 2021 at 4:00 pm CST

Mystery Diner in Batavia: Lumes well practiced in breakfast, lunch dishes

Paramount Theatre in Aurora to launch Inception Project plays

Kendall County

Farnsworth House announces winter tour schedule

By BEST OF THE FOX - bestofthefox@shawmedia.com

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December 31, 2020 at 1:52 pm CST

Sledders take to the hill at Harris Forest Preserve after first snowfall

Restaurants

Waterfront restaurant set to open in former BMO Harris Bank building in downtown St. Charles

By Eric Schelkopf

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January 20, 2021 at 12:56 pm CST

Mystery Diner in Algonquin: Bold American Fare makes delicious impression

Shakou plans to reopen St. Charles restaurant in February

Family Fun

Batavia names new history museum director

By MARK FOSTER

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January 20, 2021 at 3:10 pm CST

Oswego museum to open by reservation

Pete Seeger’s river of song to flow into Warrenville with Mark Dvorak

Holidays

A&E

Concerts, exhibit on tap from Batavia Fine Arts Centre

By BEST OF THE FOX

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January 13, 2021 at 2:12 pm CST

Virtual ‘Nutcracker’ ballet dances into view from Raue Center For The Arts

Oswego museum continues ‘12 Days of Christmas Ornaments’ exhibit

Music

New Philharmonic to perform Broadway, opera gems

By BEST OF THE FOX

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January 13, 2021 at 5:54 pm CST

Concerts, exhibit on tap from Batavia Fine Arts Centre

Reimagined Arcada Theatre looking to reopen in new year in downtown St. Charles

Arts

Riverfront Playhouse to stage ‘Minus Some Buttons’

By BEST OF THE FOX

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January 20, 2021 at 6:25 pm CST

Beth Fowler Dance Company to debut original ‘Nutcracker Movie’

Paramount Theatre in Aurora to launch Inception Project plays

Save the Date

A&E

Debra Ann Miller to livestream Jane Austen portrayal for Steel Beam Theatre benefit

By BEST OF THE FOX

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January 13, 2021 at 1:10 pm CST

Sandwich church dishes up Pie of the Month events

Mooseheart Holiday Lights Show enters final glittering week

Festivals

Oswego officials look for ways to stage popular community cultural events in 2021

By Shea Lazansky

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January 20, 2021 at 3:19 pm CST

Weekly comedy shows coming to you at home from Raue Center For The Arts

Craft brew fans enjoy socially distanced 'Ale-Gating' fest in Oswego park

Home

Shop local at these 17 Kane and Kendall county shops

By Vicki Martinka Petersen and Jonathan Bilyk

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December 22, 2020 at 3:30 pm CST

Sent with love: This holiday season, consider mailing cards

Finding bliss in the formerly forbidden

Shopping

Geneva Chamber to thank local shoppers with gift certificates in February

By BEST OF THE FOX

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January 15, 2021 at 3:32 pm CST

Already beautiful: Goods find new purpose at Gia Bella Designs

Holly jolly shopping: 8 Kendall County stores with great gift options

Nightlife

Arts

Comedy Club to open in downtown Batavia

By MARK FOSTER

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December 31, 2020 at 11:28 am CST

Embrace your girl power at A Lady and Her Tools

Alter Brewing + Kitchen opens in downtown St. Charles

Readers Choice

Kane County

Sugar rush: the 9 best donuts in Kane County

November 18, 2020 at 2:32 pm CST

In need of a new read? Visit these 6 local bookstores

8 best pet resources in Kane County

Recreation

McHenry animal clinic opens indoor dog park at new downtown digs

By Sam Lounsberry

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January 20, 2021 at 12:39 pm CST

Beth Fowler Dance Company to debut original ‘Nutcracker Movie’

Shakou plans to reopen St. Charles restaurant in February

Looking for something new? We suggest Bocaditos or the Patten House

Oswego museum to open by reservation

Trending

Mystery Diner: Woods Creek Tavern in Lake in the Hills serves up favorites

Mystery Diner: Bleuroot in West Dundee impresses with top-notch ingredients

Mystery Diner in Batavia: Lumes well practiced in breakfast, lunch dishes

Paramount Theatre in Aurora to launch Inception Project plays

Sledders take to the hill at Harris Forest Preserve after first snowfall

Sledders take to the hill at Harris Forest Preserve after first snowfall

Mystery Diner in Algonquin: Bold American Fare makes delicious impression

Shakou plans to reopen St. Charles restaurant in February

Oswego museum to open by reservation

Pete Seeger’s river of song to flow into Warrenville with Mark Dvorak

Virtual ‘Nutcracker’ ballet dances into view from Raue Center For The Arts

Oswego museum continues ‘12 Days of Christmas Ornaments’ exhibit

Concerts, exhibit on tap from Batavia Fine Arts Centre

Reimagined Arcada Theatre looking to reopen in new year in downtown St. Charles

Beth Fowler Dance Company to debut original ‘Nutcracker Movie’

Paramount Theatre in Aurora to launch Inception Project plays

Sandwich church dishes up Pie of the Month events

Mooseheart Holiday Lights Show enters final glittering week

Weekly comedy shows coming to you at home from Raue Center For The Arts

Craft brew fans enjoy socially distanced 'Ale-Gating' fest in Oswego park

Sent with love: This holiday season, consider mailing cards

Finding bliss in the formerly forbidden

Already beautiful: Goods find new purpose at Gia Bella Designs

Holly jolly shopping: 8 Kendall County stores with great gift options

Embrace your girl power at A Lady and Her Tools

Alter Brewing + Kitchen opens in downtown St. Charles

In need of a new read? Visit these 6 local bookstores

8 best pet resources in Kane County

Ice fishing event set to return to Plano’s Foli Park

Want to see eagles along the Fox River? Event planned for Jan. 9 at McHenry, Algonquin and Carpenter dams

Mystery Diner in Algonquin: Bold American Fare makes delicious impression

Beth Fowler Dance Company to debut original ‘Nutcracker Movie’

Shakou plans to reopen St. Charles restaurant in February

Looking for something new? We suggest Bocaditos or the Patten House

Oswego museum to open by reservation

Trending

Concerts, exhibit on tap from Batavia Fine Arts Centre

Pete Seeger’s river of song to flow into Warrenville with Mark Dvorak

Montgomery OKs pact for first of two $200,000 grants for Gray’s Mill banquet facility

Oswego officials look for ways to stage popular community cultural events in 2021

Mystery Diner: Woods Creek Tavern in Lake in the Hills serves up favorites

Mystery Diner: Bleuroot in West Dundee impresses with top-notch ingredients

Mystery Diner in Batavia: Lumes well practiced in breakfast, lunch dishes

Paramount Theatre in Aurora to launch Inception Project plays

Sledders take to the hill at Harris Forest Preserve after first snowfall

Sledders take to the hill at Harris Forest Preserve after first snowfall

Mystery Diner in Algonquin: Bold American Fare makes delicious impression

Shakou plans to reopen St. Charles restaurant in February

Oswego museum to open by reservation

Pete Seeger’s river of song to flow into Warrenville with Mark Dvorak

Virtual ‘Nutcracker’ ballet dances into view from Raue Center For The Arts

Oswego museum continues ‘12 Days of Christmas Ornaments’ exhibit

Concerts, exhibit on tap from Batavia Fine Arts Centre

Reimagined Arcada Theatre looking to reopen in new year in downtown St. Charles

Beth Fowler Dance Company to debut original ‘Nutcracker Movie’

Paramount Theatre in Aurora to launch Inception Project plays

Sandwich church dishes up Pie of the Month events

Mooseheart Holiday Lights Show enters final glittering week

Weekly comedy shows coming to you at home from Raue Center For The Arts

Craft brew fans enjoy socially distanced 'Ale-Gating' fest in Oswego park

Sent with love: This holiday season, consider mailing cards

Finding bliss in the formerly forbidden

Already beautiful: Goods find new purpose at Gia Bella Designs

Holly jolly shopping: 8 Kendall County stores with great gift options

Embrace your girl power at A Lady and Her Tools

Alter Brewing + Kitchen opens in downtown St. Charles

In need of a new read? Visit these 6 local bookstores

8 best pet resources in Kane County

Ice fishing event set to return to Plano’s Foli Park

Want to see eagles along the Fox River? Event planned for Jan. 9 at McHenry, Algonquin and Carpenter dams