One of the Fox Valley’s longest-running summer traditions returns Saturday, June 6, as the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race celebrates its 65th anniversary on the Fox River. Organized by the Fox Valley Park District, the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race has welcomed generations of paddlers, families…
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New Junior All-Star event to debut June 15–18, 2026 at Phillips Park Golf Course The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is excited to announce the addition of the Chicago Junior All-Star Championship to the 2026 schedule, a new Junior All-Star event set to debut June 15-18, 2026, at Phillips…
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Celebrate Summer with the 2026 Kane County Cougars! The crack of the bat, the cheers from the stands, and the smell of ballpark popcorn—it’s almost that time again! Your back-to-back Miles Wolff Cup Champions, the Kane County Cougars (2024 & 2025), are gearing up for another incredible season, and…
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Fast facts about Orchard Valley Golf Course: Built in 1993, Orchard Valley Golf Course will be closed on Nov. 4, 2024 through the 2025 season, with an anticipated reopen date of Summer 2026. The $8.8 million renovation project was approved by the FVPD's BOC at its September meeting, and will be…
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The Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (AACVB) has published its new 2024 Aurora Area Go Guide, synced with the debut of a major refresh of its enjoyaurora.com website. Both are timed to position the beautiful Fox River Valley area, just 37 miles west of Chicago, as a top destination offering…
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The Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (AACVB) is pleased to announce Brad Banks has joined the organization as its new Sports Sales Manager. “We are thrilled to welcome Brad Banks to the team as our Sports Sales Manager,” said Cort Carlson, Executive Director at the AACVB. “Brad’s…
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