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April 11, 2021

Readers Choice Local Events Deals Newsletter

Vote now in the 2021 Best of the Fox

As COVID-19 restrictions loosen, some venues plan for summer music, others wait for 100% capacity

Taqueria Las Cumbres expands Crystal Lake location with new dining room, bar

Sew Hop’d brewery, taproom in Huntley to offer music, beer on new outdoor patio this summer

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

As COVID-19 restrictions loosen, some venues plan for summer music, others wait for 100% capacity

By Carina Lopez

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April 05, 2021 at 5:00 am CDT

With a new screen, fewer restrictions, McHenry Outdoor Theater plans for summer season

‘It just shows a lot of diversity’: New businesses open in Crystal Lake

Kane County

Oscar nominee Eric Roberts talks about online role in show commissioned by Kane Repertory Theatre of St. Charles

By Eric Schelkopf

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April 08, 2021 at 12:38 pm CDT

Portion of First Street in downtown St. Charles now closed to embrace outdoor dining; Walnut Avenue to follow

New St. Charles restaurant presenting taste of Europe

Kendall County

Civil War reenactors to return to Sandwich’s Knights Park

By BEST OF THE FOX

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April 08, 2021 at 12:10 pm CDT

Little White School Museum announces LEGO train exhibit, kids activity, new hours

VOTE NOW IN THE 2021 BEST OF THE FOX

Restaurants

First restaurant set to locate in The Reserve building in downtown Oswego

By BEST OF THE FOX

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April 08, 2021 at 11:48 am CDT

Mystery Diner in Batavia: El Taco Grande serves up Mexican favorites

Mystery Diner: Freddy’s a nice addition to Crystal Lake’s burger offerings

Family Fun

A&E

Stockwell review: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ delivers blockbuster punch as local cinemas reopen

By JIM STOCKWELL

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April 08, 2021 at 12:47 pm CDT

Sons of Yorkville Legion to serve season’s final Sunday breakfast

Cary’s downtown outdoor dining setup returns

Holidays

Woodstock to close Benton Street to cars to make room for outdoor dining again this summer

By Sam Lounsberry

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April 07, 2021 at 2:08 pm CDT

Live outdoor music to return to RiverEdge Park along the Fox

Yorkville chamber devises ‘Great Egg-Scape’ hunt

Music

Live outdoor music to return to RiverEdge Park along the Fox

By BEST OF THE FOX

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April 07, 2021 at 12:54 pm CDT

Voting opened for Crystal Lake Central grad Grace Kinstler on ‘American Idol’

Kiss The Sky record store owner hosts show that asks the question, ‘What’s on Your Turntable?’

Arts

Norris Cultural Arts Center unveils Watercolor 2021 exhibition in St. Charles

By BEST OF THE FOX

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April 07, 2021 at 4:26 pm CDT

St. Charles Fine Art Show to return May 29 and 30

Oscar nominee Eric Roberts to co-star in play commissioned by Kane Repertory Theatre

Save the Date

ABATE Train Run planned for April 10

By BEST OF THE FOX

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April 08, 2021 at 11:58 am CDT

Jazz greats Paul Marinaro and Jeremy Kahn to perform live in St. Charles

Art and Market Aurora to showcase talented artisans

Festivals

Geneva Chamber makes plans for Swedish Days festival

By BEST OF THE FOX

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April 07, 2021 at 1:08 pm CDT

Drive-up Easter Bunny events across McHenry County to benefit local United Way

Interest grows in McHenry County festivals, theaters, wedding venues as restrictions ease

Home

Sandwich’s Stone Mill Museum to reopen Sundays starting April 11

By BEST OF THE FOX

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April 01, 2021 at 4:47 pm CDT

‘American Pickers’ to film in Illinois

Kendall Master Gardeners to host annual Seed Swap on March 20

Shopping

Kiss The Sky record store owner hosts show that asks the question, ‘What’s on Your Turntable?’

By Eric Schelkopf

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April 06, 2021 at 12:44 pm CDT

NCG Cinema in Yorkville adds beer and wine to concession menu

Fox Valley Winery will move to Oswego’s Main Street

Nightlife

Venues getting ready to rock summer music lineups

By Carina Lopez

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April 07, 2021 at 3:23 pm CDT

Trilogy Lounge to replace former Paradiso restaurant in St. Charles

1776 Restaurant’s wine and spirits director wins Guild of Sommeliers scholarship

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

Oswegoland Park District plans to open pools this summer

By Shea Lazansky

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April 08, 2021 at 11:27 am CDT

VOTE NOW IN THE 2021 BEST OF THE FOX

Vote now in the 2021 Best of the Fox

As COVID-19 restrictions loosen, some venues plan for summer music, others wait for 100% capacity

Taqueria Las Cumbres expands Crystal Lake location with new dining room, bar

Sew Hop’d brewery, taproom in Huntley to offer music, beer on new outdoor patio this summer

Trending

First restaurant set to locate in The Reserve building in downtown Oswego

Oswego’s Wine on the Fox festival tickets go on sale April 5

Raue Center adds new and rescheduled shows to 2021-22 lineup

Mystery Diner in Wonder Lake: Busy Bee home to delicious variety of cuisines

2021 BOTF contest dates

With a new screen, fewer restrictions, McHenry Outdoor Theater plans for summer season

‘It just shows a lot of diversity’: New businesses open in Crystal Lake

Portion of First Street in downtown St. Charles now closed to embrace outdoor dining; Walnut Avenue to follow

New St. Charles restaurant presenting taste of Europe

Little White School Museum announces LEGO train exhibit, kids activity, new hours

VOTE NOW IN THE 2021 BEST OF THE FOX

Mystery Diner in Batavia: El Taco Grande serves up Mexican favorites

Mystery Diner: Freddy’s a nice addition to Crystal Lake’s burger offerings

Sons of Yorkville Legion to serve season’s final Sunday breakfast

Cary’s downtown outdoor dining setup returns

Live outdoor music to return to RiverEdge Park along the Fox

Yorkville chamber devises ‘Great Egg-Scape’ hunt

Voting opened for Crystal Lake Central grad Grace Kinstler on ‘American Idol’

Kiss The Sky record store owner hosts show that asks the question, ‘What’s on Your Turntable?’

St. Charles Fine Art Show to return May 29 and 30

Oscar nominee Eric Roberts to co-star in play commissioned by Kane Repertory Theatre

Jazz greats Paul Marinaro and Jeremy Kahn to perform live in St. Charles

Art and Market Aurora to showcase talented artisans

Drive-up Easter Bunny events across McHenry County to benefit local United Way

Interest grows in McHenry County festivals, theaters, wedding venues as restrictions ease

‘American Pickers’ to film in Illinois

Kendall Master Gardeners to host annual Seed Swap on March 20

NCG Cinema in Yorkville adds beer and wine to concession menu

Fox Valley Winery will move to Oswego’s Main Street

Trilogy Lounge to replace former Paradiso restaurant in St. Charles

1776 Restaurant’s wine and spirits director wins Guild of Sommeliers scholarship

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

8 best pet resources in Kane County

Benefit at Topgolf to support Batavia Flag Day Monument

Registration open for Virtual Human Race Extravaganza