Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced the results of a Kane County-wide pre-St. Patrick’s Day Weekend No-Refusal operation, a collaborative effort of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office and 12 Kane County law-enforcement agencies. The operation netted 6 drink drivers. The breakdown by police force was Aurora-1, St. Charles-3, South Elgin-1 and the Illinois State Police-1. “We conduct these No-Refusal events to keep our community safe from drunk drivers,” stated Mosser when announcing the results. “Every DUI crash is preventable. To everyone who plans to go out Thursday night and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, remember that there are…

An interview with actor and musician Kiefer Sutherland (24, A Few Good Men, Stand By Me, Lost Boys) about his music career and his upcoming performance at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. (Sunday, March 20 at 5PM. Tickets available here.) Kiefer Sutherland has been a professional actor for over thirty years, starring in movies such as Stand By Me, The Lost Boys, Young Guns, Flatliners, A Few Good Men, A Time to Kill, Dark City, Melancholia and most recently, a western called Forsaken, as well as the TV series 24, Designated Survivor and the The Fugitive. He will soon…

By Liz Clemmons and Denise Raleigh The Gail Borden Library in Elgin is celebrating Women’s History Month in March with an original exhibit it created about Elgin trailblazers from the past. Elgin: A Women’s City Without Many Pictures pairs each woman’s story with a silhouette instead of a photo—images of these women being nonexistent or difficult to find. Elgin historian E.C. “Mike” Alft had commented in Elgin: A Women’s City, his book on which the exhibit is based, that few photos of prominent women were taken as they were generally not covered by newspapers in the past. Library staff seized…

Between February 2018 and January 2019, 31-year-old Marcus Curry of Aurora was being given a break by the state. Convicted of a drug offense in downstate Fayette County in 2015, Currie was out on parole and living with an Aurora family. Currie used his parole to sexually assault a child within that family. The child was younger than 13 years old. A Kane County jury in August found Currie guilty of the offense of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, Class X felony, 2 counts. Yesterday, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced that Currie has been sentenced…

Niche, a leading platform that connects students and families with colleges and schools, has named Naperville the top city to raise a family in America. Elgin ranked 94th. Naperville also came in 3rd in Best Cities To Live In behind The Woodlands, Texas, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Niche creates the annual Best Places to Live rankings by using data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, and CDC combined with millions of resident reviews. The company considers factors such as affordability, the local housing market, neighborhood diversity, area public schools, walkability, and more. “Whether our users are young professionals, parents with young…

By Jeff Ward A gentleman is one who puts more into the world than he takes out. – George Bernard Shaw And the late former 20-year Fourth Ward Geneva Alderman, Ron Singer, who put far more into this existence than he ever extracted, was a gentleman in every sense of the word. I am beyond honored to have called him “friend” for more than a quarter of a century. I met Ron shortly after we moved into the Pepper Valley subdivision on the west side of Geneva in 1997. Six months after we bought the house, the eight-foot stockade fence…

It’s that crazy time of year again for sports fans. March Madness, the NBA and NHL beginning the final sprint. (Soccer? Well, we’ll let you guys figure that out.) This intense sporting calendar requires immaculate planning, dedication and a will to win. And most importantly, a great Sports Bar. We can’t provide the planning, dedication or will, but we can damned sure provide the Sports Bars! Rookie’s All-American Pub & Grill Come visit us at one of our 6 locations and relax with great food and drink while you watch the game. Be sure to come and check out our…

The Aurora Police Department is attempting to locate 56-year-old male Wallace Hunter. Wallace was last seen by family members on Thursday, March 3rd. Wallace suffers from medical conditions that has his family concerned for his whereabouts. If you have seen Wallace or have any information on where he could be, please contact the investigations division at 630-256-5500. If you come across Wallace, please call 9-1-1 so his safety can be verified.

Filming in St. Charles by Oscar nominee director David Fincher (Gone Girl, Fight Club, Seven, Zodiac) and crew has been extended two days, according to the City of Chicago. Filming for the upcoming Netflix noir thriller “The Killer” has been delayed by inclement weather. Main St./IL Rt. 64 will be closed from 5th Avenue to 3rd Street on both Tuesday, March 15 and Wednesday, March 16 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night. Drivers are encouraged to avoid downtown and use alternate routes and bridges to cross the river Police Officers and members of St. Charles Emergency Management Agency will be…

By Jennifer Arndt When was the last time you explored Downtown Elgin? Have you been to the boutique shops, the vintage stores, the new Latin restaurant, the candy shop, or the newest neighborhood tavern? Here are some places to check out during your next visit to Downtown Elgin and things to do all year long. Specialty Shopping & Unique Destinations Local shops help create a thriving downtown and there are plenty of great destination shops in Downtown Elgin. Start your shopping adventure with a visit to Meraki Market Hub, a multi-vendor boutique full of handmade items, accessories for him and…