Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Elgin police officers responded Monday evening to a report of shots fired in the area of Park Street and Gifford Street in Elgin. At approximately 8:07pm on Monday, police arrived on the scene and were able to confirm that a shots fired incident had occurred. Police found an undisclosed amount of property damage from the gunshots. No injuries were reported. This is the 14th gunshot incident in Elgin this year. If you have information that may assist, please call 847-289-2600 or to text a tip, send a message to 847411. Please include “ELGINPD” in the beginning of the text along…

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia is reopening to the public beginning March 28.  With the arrival of spring, the lab grounds will again be open to the public for outdoor activities, such as biking, hiking, running and viewing the bison herd. There will be only limited access to indoor areas at this time, as most public events and lectures will continue to be held virtually. All events are listed on Fermilab’s calendar of events.      As it reopens to the public, Fermilab has instituted new visiting hours and access requirements:   Hours and access Two…

The Aurora Police Department is looking for a missing 15-year-old male who ran away from home this weekend. Adrian Espinoza-Andres left his Near East Side home Sunday at around 1:00 PM without his parent’s permission and hasn’t returned. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please call the Aurora Police Department Investigations Division at 630-256-5500.

Locally owned, Bottoms Up Sports Bar & Grill offers a full-menu restaurant and sports bar that offers a dining experience like no other. At Bottoms Up Sports Bar & Grill in Naperville, IL, we feature a modern yet casual environment, tasty food and drinks, and the perfect place to gather with friends and family. Located just south of downtown Naperville on Washington Street in the Hawthorne Square Plaza, we boast a full menu of items with something for everyone. Whether you’re hungry for our 100% Angus beef burgers, our healthy salads and wraps, fall off the bone BBQ ribs, THE…

Discover a locally owned restaurant that offers the best of food, fun, and drinks. Up North Ale House is excited to welcome you and your guests to a casual dining experience you’ll come back for again and again. At Up North Ale House in Naperville, we understand what locals are looking for in terms of atmosphere and fare. We have been in the dining industry for more than 20 years, and during that time we’ve had the chance to find out what our patrons like. Visit us to enjoy handcrafted cocktails, and grab a bite to eat with all your…

February 8th, The Peninsula Chicago was honored by U.S. News & World Report, being named as #1 Hotel in the U.S. During the last decade, the publication has consistently ranked The Peninsula Chicago among the top three hotels annually in the United States. U.S. News & World Report’s 12th annual Best Hotels rankings evaluates more than 35,000 properties across the United States, Europe, Bermuda, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. “We are humbled to be named the ‘Number One Hotel in America’ in U.S. News & World Report’s list of top hotels for 2022,” said Maria Razumich-Zec, Regional Vice President and…

Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants. Queen Elizabeth’s Pork Chop A Ream’s 16oz bone-in pork chop topped with a sweet brown mustard sauce and bacon apple-and-brandy chutney. Balmoral’s pork chop is juicy and tender meat with amazing flavour! The taste is beyond your expectations. Served with Balmoral’s Chef’s choice of two vegetables and two potatoes. Order this favorite and book your table at (331) 901-5224. Balmoral Restaurant40W099 IL- 64Campton Hills, IL 601751-331-901-5224 Pear & Pecorino Pizza Che Figata’s wood-fired pizzas’ house-made dough is fermented 48 hours to create a crust almost as flavorful…

An 18-year-old Batavia man was killed this morning as he apparently lost control of his vehicle on Route 25 and collided with a tree, according to a press release from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO). William Marston was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The initial investigation by the KCSO indicated that Marston’s Volkswagen Jetta was traveling south on Route 25 between Bond Drive and Banbury Road in unincorporated Batavia and, for an unknown reason, left the roadway and struck a tree, killing Marston. KCSO Detectives are continuing to investigate the crash. Route 25 was closed between…

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a home invasion that occurred on Wednesday evening at approximately 9:54 PM in the 1600 block of Solfisburg Ave., unincorporated Aurora, IL, according to a press release from the Sheriff. Deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call from a resident that stated three Latino men forced their way into the home. The offenders wore masks and were armed with handguns. The offenders unsuccessfully attempted to enter a safe inside the home and stole two guns from the residence before fleeing. The resident was not injured. Some evidence was recovered at the scene. This is…