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February 28, 2021

Readers Choice Local Events Deals Newsletter

Mystery Diner in Batavia: Oak + Swine lends spice to dining scene

Mystery Diner: Good food, atmosphere make Public House of Woodstock stand out

Survey shows St. Charles residents receptive to public plaza plans

Elgin Symphony Orchestra to present exciting week of virtual events

2021 BOTF contest dates

Kane County

Vote: Mar. 18 - Apr. 11
Publish: May 27

Kendall County

Vote: Apr. 1 - Apr. 28
Publish: Jun. 24

McHenry County

Vote: Jun. 29 - Jul. 21
Publish: Sep. 11

Aurora

Vote: Sep. 2 - Sep. 30
Publish: Nov. 18

McHenry County

Local News

Made in McHenry County: A Woodstock High School teacher helped make the wheels on newly landed Mars rover

By Sam Lounsberry

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February 25, 2021 at 5:00 am CST

Watch Crystal Lake Central grad Grace Kinstler advance to next round of ‘American Idol’

McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce rolls out Wonka’s Golden Envelopes fundraiser in lieu of annual gala

Kane County

Government

Survey shows St. Charles residents receptive to public plaza plans

By Eric Schelkopf

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February 23, 2021 at 5:30 am CST

Owners of DRM Cafe and Deli in St. Charles to open modern European bistro and wine bar next month

New restaurant specializing in wood-fired Neapolitan pizza coming to downtown St. Charles

Kendall County

Mystery Diner

Mystery Diner: Mandrake’s wintertime boutique menu offers culinary treats

By Kendall County Now

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February 21, 2021 at 12:00 pm CST

Drive-thru kumla dinner planned for Feb. 20 in Newark

Plattville Pizza Night returns Feb. 27

Restaurants

Mystery Diner in Batavia: Oak + Swine lends spice to dining scene

By MYSTERY DINER

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February 25, 2021 at 11:00 am CST

Mystery Diner: Good food, atmosphere make Public House of Woodstock stand out

Mystery Diner: Mandrake’s wintertime boutique menu offers culinary treats

Family Fun

‘This winter has been phenomenal’: Snowmobiling grows in popularity in McHenry County and beyond

By Jami Kunzer

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February 25, 2021 at 5:38 pm CST

Ice sculptures to take shape in Batavia’s ‘For the Love of Local Weekend’

Movie theaters welcome back customers

Holidays

News

Bagpipers to roam around downtown St. Charles next month as part of St. Patrick’s Celebration

February 24, 2021 at 8:00 pm CST

Registration opens for annual Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade

Yorkville Legion’s Friday night fish fries returning Feb. 19 to April 2

Music

A&E

Elgin Symphony Orchestra to present exciting week of virtual events

By BEST OF THE FOX

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February 21, 2021 at 7:43 pm CST

Waubonsee Community College hosting Black History Month events

Jim Brickman, Rhythm of the Dance shows offered by Batavia Fine Arts Centre

Arts

A&E

Paramount Theatre in Aurora reschedules its non-Broadway shows to 2022

By BEST OF THE FOX

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February 17, 2021 at 2:05 pm CST

Watch Crystal Lake Central grad Grace Kinstler advance to next round of ‘American Idol’

Reception to celebrate opening of exhibitions at Water Street Studios where multiple events are on tap

Save the Date

McHenry on track to extend partnership with All Marine’s Retro Boats

By Sam Lounsberry

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February 25, 2021 at 6:06 pm CST

Batavia United Way’s Soup Sampler event now taking orders

Geneva Cultural Arts to host virtual screening of Toni Morrison documentary

Festivals

Oswego’s PrairieFest moving to Labor Day weekend for 2021

By Shea Lazansky

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February 11, 2021 at 4:00 pm CST

Kiwanis Club of Oswego hosting breakfast raffle and virtual pancake flip-off

United Church of Sandwich hosting free Souper Bowl lunch Feb. 7

Home

United Church of Sandwich offering Pie of the Month events

By BEST OF THE FOX

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February 25, 2021 at 4:42 pm CST

Made in McHenry County: A Woodstock High School teacher helped make the wheels on newly landed Mars rover

Learn how to raise backyard chickens with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County

Shopping

Bookstores pivot their operations during this unusual chapter in history

By Eric Schelkopf

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February 25, 2021 at 5:28 pm CST

Got Hope Gala to go virtual this year

McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce rolls out Wonka’s Golden Envelopes fundraiser in lieu of annual gala

Nightlife

MISH MASH Adventures challenges players

By BEST OF THE FOX

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February 25, 2021 at 6:34 pm CST

Octane 93 Brewery in St. Charles plans expansion

Some suburban movie theaters reopen, others hold off

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

St. Charles Park District ambassador inspires love of nature

By MELISSA RUBALCABA RISKE

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February 25, 2021 at 5:08 pm CST

Made in McHenry County: A Woodstock High School teacher helped make the wheels on newly landed Mars rover

Mystery Diner in Batavia: Oak + Swine lends spice to dining scene

Mystery Diner: Good food, atmosphere make Public House of Woodstock stand out

Survey shows St. Charles residents receptive to public plaza plans

Elgin Symphony Orchestra to present exciting week of virtual events

Trending

Bagpipers to roam around downtown St. Charles next month as part of St. Patrick’s Celebration

Mystery Diner: Mandrake’s wintertime boutique menu offers culinary treats

Registration opens for annual Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade

Got Hope Gala to go virtual this year

2021 BOTF contest dates

Watch Crystal Lake Central grad Grace Kinstler advance to next round of ‘American Idol’

McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce rolls out Wonka’s Golden Envelopes fundraiser in lieu of annual gala

Owners of DRM Cafe and Deli in St. Charles to open modern European bistro and wine bar next month

New restaurant specializing in wood-fired Neapolitan pizza coming to downtown St. Charles

Drive-thru kumla dinner planned for Feb. 20 in Newark

Plattville Pizza Night returns Feb. 27

Mystery Diner: Good food, atmosphere make Public House of Woodstock stand out

Mystery Diner: Mandrake’s wintertime boutique menu offers culinary treats

Ice sculptures to take shape in Batavia’s ‘For the Love of Local Weekend’

Movie theaters welcome back customers

Registration opens for annual Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade

Yorkville Legion’s Friday night fish fries returning Feb. 19 to April 2

Waubonsee Community College hosting Black History Month events

Jim Brickman, Rhythm of the Dance shows offered by Batavia Fine Arts Centre

Watch Crystal Lake Central grad Grace Kinstler advance to next round of ‘American Idol’

Reception to celebrate opening of exhibitions at Water Street Studios where multiple events are on tap

Batavia United Way’s Soup Sampler event now taking orders

Geneva Cultural Arts to host virtual screening of Toni Morrison documentary

Kiwanis Club of Oswego hosting breakfast raffle and virtual pancake flip-off

United Church of Sandwich hosting free Souper Bowl lunch Feb. 7

Made in McHenry County: A Woodstock High School teacher helped make the wheels on newly landed Mars rover

Learn how to raise backyard chickens with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County

Got Hope Gala to go virtual this year

McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce rolls out Wonka’s Golden Envelopes fundraiser in lieu of annual gala

Octane 93 Brewery in St. Charles plans expansion

Some suburban movie theaters reopen, others hold off

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

8 best pet resources in Kane County

Open Roads ABATE plans Feb. 20 pool tournament, chili cook-off in Plano

Geneva Park District to hold Super Shuffle 5K