St. Charles
Special Issue Feature
Hemp Club Jewelry
A St. Charles artist turns backyard “Hemp Club” memories and a best friend’s legacy into a healing jewelry brand, often spotted at Batavia’s festivals.
Local Stories
Human-scale stories from the Fox Valley—makers, neighbors, musicians, and memory-keepers from Algonquin to Yorkville.
Latest from the Valley
St. Charles
Town Story
Riverwalk Reveries
Twilight on the Fox River, where buskers, small businesses, and long walks turn St. Charles into a nightly gathering place.
Geneva
Seasonal Feature
Third Street, Wrapped in Lights
A December stroll where old houses, new shops, and family traditions share the same sidewalk in downtown Geneva.
Browse by town
Towns listed alphabetically. Some stories are live now; others are marked as “coming soon” as we continue to build out the Fox Valley story by story.
Algonquin Stories
Algonquin
Community
Your Algonquin story here
We’re gathering profiles, memories, and maker stories from Algonquin. Have a lead or idea?
Aurora Stories
Aurora
Arts & Nightlife
First Fridays, First Impressions
A perfect slot for Aurora’s arts, gallery, and music coverage, anchored by First Fridays and downtown makers.
Bartlett Stories
Bartlett
Community
Your Bartlett story here
From sculpture gardens to neighborhood gatherings, we’re curating Bartlett stories next.
Batavia Stories
Batavia
Markets & Makers
Winterfest & Beyond
Batavia’s markets and festivals are home base for many Fox Valley makers— including Hemp Club’s booth at Winterfest.
Burtons Bridge Stories
Burtons Bridge
Community
Your Burtons Bridge story here
Help us spotlight the people, parks, and small businesses of Burtons Bridge.
Carpentersville Stories
Carpentersville
Community
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We’re collecting Carpentersville stories—family businesses, artists, and everyday heroes.
Cary Stories
Cary
Community
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From trails to town traditions, Cary stories will be featured soon.
East Dundee Stories
East Dundee
Community
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Festivals, food, and small businesses in East Dundee will be featured here.
Elgin Stories
Elgin
Arts & Community
Your Elgin story here
From galleries to grassroots projects, Elgin stories will be featured here soon.
Fox Lake Stories
Fox Lake
Water & Recreation
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Boating, fishing, and lakeside memories from Fox Lake will surface here soon.
Fox River Grove Stories
Fox River Grove
River & Community
Your Fox River Grove story here
Help us capture the feel of Fox River Grove—river life, local hangouts, and creative people.
Geneva Stories
Geneva
Seasonal Feature
Third Street, Wrapped in Lights
A Geneva holiday walk story ready to be filled out with your words, photos, and local voices.
Gilberts Stories
Gilberts
Community
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Everyday life and hidden gems in Gilberts will appear here soon.
Hampshire Stories
Hampshire
Community
Your Hampshire story here
Farmers, families, and local traditions from Hampshire will be featured here soon.
Holiday Hills Stories
Holiday Hills
Community
Your Holiday Hills story here
We’re building out Holiday Hills stories—local traditions, nature, and neighbors.
Island Lake Stories
Island Lake
Water & Community
Your Island Lake story here
Lakeside life, small businesses, and events from Island Lake will appear here soon.
Johnsburg Stories
Johnsburg
Community
Your Johnsburg story here
Everyday Johnsburg life—parades, parks, and people—will have a home here soon.
Lake in the Hills Stories
Lake in the Hills
Community
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Local stories from Lake in the Hills—families, festivals, and everyday life—will be featured soon.
Naperville Stories
Naperville
City & Suburb
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From Riverwalk evenings to small business stories, Naperville coverage will appear here soon.
McHenry Stories
McHenry
Community
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McHenry’s local stories and lakeside life will take the stage here soon.
Millington Stories
Millington
Community
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We’re inviting stories from Millington—rural life, river stories, and local legends.
Montgomery Stories
Montgomery
Community
Your Montgomery story here
Local Montgomery moments—events, makers, and neighbors—will be collected here soon.
North Aurora Stories
North Aurora
Community
Your North Aurora story here
North Aurora’s parks, trails, and local businesses will be featured here soon.
Oswego Stories
Oswego
Community
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Oswego events, small businesses, and stories will appear here as the hub grows.
Ottawa Stories
Ottawa
Community
Your Ottawa story here
Ottawa’s intersection of history, trails, and river life will be featured here soon.
Plano Stories
Plano
Community
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Everyday Plano life—schools, shops, and stories—will show up in this space soon.
Port Barrington Stories
Port Barrington
River & Community
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Life along the water in Port Barrington will be highlighted in future stories here.
Sheridan Stories
Sheridan
Community
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Sheridan’s everyday stories and river-adjacent life will appear here soon.
South Elgin Stories
South Elgin
Community
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South Elgin’s parks, trails, and local stories will be added here as the hub grows.
St. Charles Stories
St. Charles
Special Issue Feature
Hemp Club Jewelry
A St. Charles maker honors her best friend Julie through macramé, crystals, and community—often setting up shop at Batavia’s markets.
St. Charles
Town Story
Riverwalk Reveries
A scene-setting St. Charles piece following the nightly rhythm of the Fox River, buskers, businesses, and locals.
West Dundee Stories
West Dundee
Community
Your West Dundee story here
Markets, music, and riverfront scenes from West Dundee will be featured here soon.
Yorkville Stories
Yorkville
Community
Your Yorkville story here
Yorkville’s events, businesses, and riverside stories will appear here as the hub expands.