Author: Fox Valley Magazine

There’s an old saying in the business world: When there’s blood on the streets, buy real estate. The idea, of course, is to view difficult times as opportunities to expand while others are timid. Well, if anyone can claim to have embraced that notion, it’s Bob Karas of Karas Restaurant Group, who announced today that it is taking over the venerable music venue The RocHaus in West Dundee and reimagining it as “Rookies RocHaus.” “We will continue the legacy left behind by Kevin Krak in this landmark building with great music and many other entertainment options,” the Karas Group announced…

Come and enjoy some time in the presence of Agatha Christie’s beloved Hercule (just don’t call him French) Poirot, the legendary Belgian detective, as he cracks the case of a wealthy American murdered on the venerable Orient Express. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on…

CASA Kane County’s annual Children’s Champion Celebration will take place on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Q Center located at 1405 S 5th Avenue in St. Charles. The theme this year is, Be the Lighthouse In a Child’s Storm. “We believe that every individual has the power to shine light into the darkness for children in our community who have experienced abuse and neglect. Each of us, in our own way, has the extraordinary ability to Change a Child’s Story™.” Executive Director of CASA Kane County, Jim Di Ciaula. Guests will enjoy silent and live auctions, a grand raffle,…

A large weather system is expected to enter the Fox Valley areas sometime Thursday evening, bringing cooler temperatures and the potential for heavy accumulations of snow. The National Weather Service is confident that the region will get at least an inch of snow Thursday late into Friday, along with heavy winds, but that’s pretty much where there the certainty ends. Because the storm track appears so unpredictable, the NWS is having a difficult time forecasting the important questions of “where” and “how much” with any certainty. The two graphics above illustrate the wide variability of snow estimates, ranging from just…

Twelve businesses were burglarized early Wednesday morning in a series of smash-and-grab attacks that bear a distinct similarity to similar burglaries in Elgin early Monday morning. A Geneva Police officer on patrol discovered a burglarized business at 2:22 am in the 1700 block of South Randall Road. The offender(s) used an object, possibly a brick or a fire extinguisher, to break out the storefront glass to gain entry. At the same time, police received a call regarding a suspicious vehicle in close proximity to the burglarized business. Batavia Police officers responded to provide assistance and attempted to stop the vehicle…

Elgin schools are being provided extra surveillance by the Elgin Police Department after a bomb threat was called in to the EPD’s tip line this morning. According to a police posting on social media, at 8:14am the EPD received a school threat on its 411 tip line advising of a bomb threat to Elgin area schools. There was no other specific information that was provided in regard to the threat. School Resource Officers are aware of the incident and EPD has been in communication with U46 and District 301 officials. Out of an abundance of caution, extra surveillance will be…

The Elgin Police Department is warning local businesses about a string of “smash-and-grab” commercial burglaries that occurred in the early morning hours of Monday. According to a Facebook post by the department, between 1am and 2am Monday police responded to 6 active burglar alarms along McLean Blvd and Dundee Avenue. All involved shattered windows and various stolen merchandise. The department advises businesses to ensure security systems are functioning properly and, given the brief nature of the crimes, to ensure cash and other high-value assets are locked up and out-of-sight. Anyone having information regarding these incidents should call 847-289-2700 or, to…

A 40-year-old Aurora man has been charged with multiple counts of child pornography after police raided his home Thursday morning and found multiple electronic devices containing suspected elicit material. On Thursday, February 23, 2023, at approximately 6:15 a.m., the Aurora Police Department executed a search warrant at a home in the 1300 block of Valayna Drive in Aurora. During the search, investigators seized multiple electronic devices that contained suspected child pornography. Officers arrested the resident on the scene. The accused has been charged with the following felonies: • Child pornography-reproduce or distribute-video, 7 counts, Class X felony. • Child pornography-possess…

Owners Curt and K.C. Gulbro started their locally owned small business, FoxFire Restaurant in 2003, which has become a Geneva staple for over 20 years! Along with their staff they are proud to bring you Copper Fox an event space with the same quality and staff you have come to love for over 2 decades. Nestled on Historic Downtown 3rd street, near the Metra Station you can find Copper Fox, Geneva’s newest Event Venue! Founded in 2020, Copper Fox features 3 gorgeously renovated spaces available for rental 7 days a week, as well as offering a craft kitchen/bar select weekdays…

Midwest Best Djs comes from humble beginnings. For owner Hector Guerrero, it all started with two turntables and a microphone. Spending hours at record stores to find the perfect song. Obsessing over playing that perfect song at the perfect time, and feeling the energy of a packed dance floor. That same obsession continues to be what we live for at Midwest Best DJs! A genuine love for music and production is the core of Midwest Best DJs culture. Our mission is to connect people who LOVE TO DANCE with the best possible entertainment for their event. Over the years our…