Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Wine selections available at local wine stores and wineries in the Fox Valley area Sun Goddess by Mary J Blige, Pinot Grigio Ramato, 2021(10% off for Fox Valley Magazine Wine of the Month!) Iconic Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, actress, producer and philanthropist, Mary J. Blige is a figure of inspiration, transformation and empowerment making her one of the defining voices of the contemporary music era. Bouquet is intense and complex, with hints of fruits (peach, melon and blackberries). On the palate it is full-bodied and velvety, with a pleasant acidity, soft tannins and a finish rich in mineral sensations.…

Lingering icy road conditions lead to tragic results Sunday morning when an F-150 truck slid into and oncoming lane in Hampshire and struck a Prius head-on, killing its driver. At approximately 9:06am, Kane County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to an accident with serious injuries in the 45W100 block of Allen Road in unincorporated Hampshire Township. Initial investigation indicates that a 1997 Ford F-150 was traveling eastbound on Allen Road when, due to an icy roadway, the driver, 60-year-old Jose Vieyra of Hampshire, lost control and traveled into the westbound lane and struck a 2013 Toyota Prius driven by 80-year-old William…

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra has announced details of its 74th season featuring six classical programs. Season subscription packages for the 2023-24 programs went on sale Wednesday, March 1, at www.elginsymphony.org. Subscriptions can also be purchased by calling the ESO box office at (847) 888-4000 Tuesday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. “Our 74th season will be an exciting one for our community and our patrons. We’ve planned a robust concert schedule, and we look forward to welcoming our new music director to lead us into this new season,” said Marc Thayer, CEO of the ESO. The new music…

On a later October morning in 2021, Aurora’s Daniel Mayen got being the wheel of his car after some heavy drinking. His blood-alcohol concentration was measured at .257, over three times the legal limit. The resulting head-on collision caused by Mayen’s erratic driving put his passenger in the hospital with serious injuries, and him in jail. Mayen now faces seven years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Kane County Assistant State’s Attorney Katy Flannagan stated in court that on October 24, 2021, at about 10:40 a.m., Mayen, 29, was driving a vehicle on Mitchell Road in Aurora when…

Featured selections of Craft Beers created by local Fox Valley area brewing companies. Chop Shop – Hazy IPA 7.0%This rotating dry-hopped series of hazy IPAs were brewed utilizing zero hops in the boil, creating a Hazy IPA with little to no IBUs and a tropical palate. Strata and Citra hops. 93 Octane Brewery825 Lincoln Hwy,St. Charles, IL 60174 Cane & EbelA Two Brothers original and fan favorite is back! Known for its unique, hybrid style, Cane & Ebel Red Rye Ale combines Thai palm sugar, rye and hops for a dry but creamy, hoppy but sweet ale. Recognized as one…

On an evening in late May, 2021, 46-year-old Samuel Ortiz-Rodriguez of Aurora was standing outside a residence talking with a few individuals. At that moment, three street-gang members from a nearby neighborhood walked by and mistakenly identified him as a member of a rival gang. One of the gang members shot him dead. Cesar J. Ponce, 19, one of the street gang members involved in the killing, has now been convicted of first-degree murder by a Kane County jury. On May 24, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., Ponce and two fellow members of the same street gang went in search of…

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where we’re getting increasingly pissed at the groundhog. So let’s get to it, starting with….. A Worthy Charity No jokes for this one. CASA Kane County is one of those “must-have” non-profits whose work sends reverberations over generations. CASA is a child-advocacy organization that provides training and support for volunteers to be, literally, court-appointed legal advocates for children suffering abuse and neglect. They’re holding their fundraiser this weekend at the Q Center in St. Charles. Please consider helping out – and having a wonderful time while you’re…

The Eastern Conference’s first place Chicago Steel welcome the Madison Capitols to the Fox Valley Ice Area on Sunday, March 5. Puck drops at 3:05pm. Come a little early to catch the Justa Coupla Guys podcast LIVE at Rookies All American Bar & Grill from 2-3pm, which abuts the actual ice rink. The guys will be interviewing Steel President Dan Lehv and highlighting the amazing run his hockey club has had since moving to Geneva 8 seasons ago. So pull up a stool, have a beer and some great food, and get ready for all things Chicago Steel hockey! The…

This month, First Fridays celebrates Women’s History Month on March 3 at 30 venues open to the public. Visit downtown Aurora and explore a downtown open house filled with live music, art shows, cultural activities, and more. ART Aurora Historical Society | Aurora Public Art at The DLP, 20 E. Downer Pl. 1st floor: Aurora’s Own Ruth Van Sickle Ford: Exhibit feat. her life story + paintings 3rd floor: Live R&B music by Melodic at 7 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Our Mentors photography exhibit, 6 to 9 p.m. The ArtBar at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway Artbart: A…

The Chicago Police Department officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty Wednesday has been identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office as Andres Vasquez-Lasso, 32. Vasquez-Lasso was responding to a domestic incident involving a person with a gun. According to police radio traffic, a caller had indicated that a domestic disturbance had occurred and that the suspect was chasing a woman down the street near 53rd Street and Spaulding Avenue in Chicago. Vasquez-Lasso pursued the armed suspect on foot, and was shot multiple times while returning fire, according to Chicago Police Department Superintendent David Brown.…