Author: Fox Valley Magazine

A Kane County jury found José A. Tamayo guilty of the offense of predatory criminal sexual assault, Class X felony, 3 counts, and aggravated criminal sexual abuse, 4 counts. Between January 2018 and May 2019, Tamayo sexually assaulted two children younger than 13 years old. Tamayo knew both victims. “I cannot say enough about the bravery shown by these two young victims, who were assaulted by someone who was in charge of their care,” said Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Rodgers in a statement. “Their dedication to the truth means this defendant will not be able to abuse any other children.…

Two people were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries resulting from a violent three-car crash in Dundee Township yesterday morning. According to a report from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 11:30AM Thursday morning, a Chevrolet Camaro driven by a 36 year-old male from Crystal Lake was southbound on Route 31 attempting to pass a vehicle. During the pass, the Camaro lost control and struck a northbound Volkswagen sedan driven by a 46 year-old male, also from Crystal Lake. The impact resulted in the northbound car striking a third vehicle. The driver of the Camaro and the driver of the Volkswagen…

During the evening of August 10, 2021, 51 year-old Jim Wiesner was shot and killed by North Aurora police after allegedly pointing a gun at three officers. The encounter resulted from a call by Wiesner’s fiancée to police indicating that he was “acting erratically.” Officers went to Wiesner’s home in the 400 block of Pinecreek Drive in North Aurora, were let in by the fiancée and were greeted by Wiesner brandishing a gun, according to police reports. The officers left the house after ordering Wiesner to drop his gun, but he followed them outside, at which point an officer fired…

The Geneva Bridal Stroll will take place on February 27 from 10am-4pm. Stroll throughout Geneva and meet over 20 vendors, including florists, photographers, bakeries, hair & makeup, transportation options, venues, photo booths and more. Experience the fun side of wedding planning in Geneva and let Geneva be the beginning of your happily ever after. Complimentary swag bag, for brides (first 250 to register), included with registration. $30 for brides (includes one guest); $5 each additional person. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/geneva-bridal-stroll-tickets-243079967727. Questions, please visit genevachamber.com or call 630-232-6060.

Nationally-renowned comedian Rachel Feinstein will perform at Batavia’s Comedy Vault on Friday and Saturday, with shows at 7:00pm and 9:30pm each evening. Feinstein is a nationally touring comedian and actress. Huffington Post called her “the only comedian we’ve seen who can go from embodying her grandmother in one breath and a predatory guy on the street in the next and be equally convincing at both.” Feinstein has had three Comedy Central specials, including the most recent one hour special “Amy Schumer Presents Rachel Feinstein: Only Whores Wear Purple.” Rachel recently recurred on the Steven Soderbergh Amazon series RED OAKS and…

February and beer fests aren’t usually thought of together here in Illinois. But Naperville is made of sterner stuff, it would seem. The 2022 Naperville Ale Fest – Winter Edition will take place this Saturday, February 26th. Situated on the frozen tundra of Naperville’s Frontier Park, Winter Edition is Illinois’ largest outdoor winter beer fest. The 2022 gathering will feature over 150 unique craft beers and food trucks. Gates open at 11:30, and the festival runs from 12pm – 4pm. For more information, visit napervillealefest.com.

Following is a round-up of coverage from US and Foreign media. Daily Mail (UK) Assault on Kiev: Russian helicopters swoop above Ukraine’s capital as Putin launches all-out invasion from north, south and east, with cruise missiles hitting airports and military bases, tanks rolling in and scores killed CNN Russian attack on Ukraine is “most serious attack on peace” in decades, French president says BBC World Ukraine conflict: What we know about the invasion New York Times Live Updates: Russia Attacks Ukraine From Land, Air and Sea South China Morning Post European leaders prepare ‘massive’ sanctions after Russia attacks Ukraine Fox Business…

42-year-old Serafin A. Castellanos will spend the rest of his life in prison. Kane County Judge Alice C. Tracy today sentenced Castellanos to life plus 45 years in prison for the March 2017 murders of 35-year-old Jermaine Taylor and 57-year-old Anselmo Fernandez, both of Aurora. “Not only did this defendant’s criminal acts demonstrate a total disregard for human life, to this day he refuses to take any responsibility for the lives he violently ended,” Assistant State’s Attorney Bill Engerman commented in a statement. “With this sentence, he will have the rest of his natural life to reflect on his actions.…

Update: 12:53pm – The St. Charles Police have confirmed a shooting inside an apartment in the 1700 block of Covington Court in St. Charles. Officers arrived at the scene and found a 24-year-old female with two apparent gunshot wounds. Officers also learned that a possible offender had left the apartment just prior to their arrival. With the assistance of Geneva Police Department and the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, St. Charles Police immediately set up a perimeter of the surrounding area. Within 30 minutes a 17-year-old male was located and taken in to police custody without incident. The female victim was…

The Aurora Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Josue Mata-Mora. Josue was last seen wearing a black hoodie with black ripped jeans. He has shoulder length black hair and is approximately 5’6” and 160 lbs. If seen, please call APD Dispatch at (630) 256-5900 or 9-1-1.