Mission
To be the voice of the Valley while reflecting the richness, complexity, and promise of the communities we serve.
Who We Are
A regional magazine with civic memory, cultural imagination, and local heart.
Fox Valley Review exists to curate and elevate the voices, stories, events, and cultural expressions of the towns and communities along the Fox River. We strive to inform, inspire, and connect residents through thoughtful storytelling, critical reflection, and celebration of the local — from neighborhood events to regional art, food, education, and civic life.
Vision
To help build a more connected, informed, and culturally vibrant Fox Valley where every town and resident can see themselves reflected in the stories we tell.
Our Core Values
The principles behind the publication.
Our work is rooted in trust, creative freedom, public accountability, and a commitment to community-centered storytelling.
Data Privacy & Confidentiality
We value the trust of contributors, readers, and community partners. Personal information submitted through subscriptions, submissions, and inquiries is treated with confidentiality and handled according to ethical and legal standards.
Academic & Creative Freedom
Writers, artists, and commentators are free to explore a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and ideas within the bounds of respect, accuracy, and relevance to the Fox Valley community.
Public Accountability
We believe in transparency and responsibility. We strive to maintain high standards of fact-checking, sourcing, and editorial integrity, and we acknowledge and correct mistakes promptly.
Apolitical Editorial Process
Fox Valley Review does not endorse political parties, candidates, or partisan agendas. Our focus is community storytelling, cultural coverage, civic awareness, and inclusive dialogue.
What We Cover
The Valley, from many angles.
Our editorial universe is broad because regional life is broad: art, memory, business, education, food, sports, events, civic life, and the small human details that make a place feel alive.
Culture & Arts
Creative life, local artists, books, music, theater, design, and literary expression.
People & Profiles
Neighbors, entrepreneurs, educators, athletes, writers, and community builders.
Food & Local Business
Restaurants, cafés, shops, makers, sponsors, and small businesses shaping local life.
Events & Places
Town features, seasonal gatherings, hidden gems, parks, trails, and regional destinations.
Education & Ideas
Schools, civic learning, public thought, local institutions, and reflective commentary.
Sports & Talent
Athlete stories, community pride, youth development, NIL features, and local excellence.
Essays & Commentary
Thoughtful writing that connects local life to larger questions of identity and community.
Regional Memory
Stories that preserve the texture, history, and emotional geography of the Fox Valley.
Community members, readers, and contributors gathered at the Global Brew Tap House in Saint Charles, Illinois, to celebrate the release of the March 2026 Issue.
Not just a publication, a shared room for local voices.
Editorial Leadership
Guided by editorial care and regional commitment.
Fox Valley Review is guided by an editorial team committed to thoughtful storytelling, community-centered journalism, and the cultural life of the Fox Valley.
Baudelaire K. Ulysse
Editor-in-Chief
Baudelaire K. Ulysse is an educational leader, author, and strategist whose work bridges education, culture, publishing, and community engagement. As founder and Editor-in-Chief of Fox Valley Review, he leads the publication’s editorial vision, regional storytelling, and commitment to thoughtful civic and cultural coverage across the Fox Valley.
Diane Kondratowicz
Associate Editor
Diane Kondratowicz serves as Associate Editor of Fox Valley Review, contributing to the publication’s editorial development, content refinement, and commitment to high-quality regional storytelling. Her work supports the magazine’s voice, editorial integrity, and connection to the communities and readers of the Fox Valley.
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