From the National Weather Service Chicago: Snow will overspread the area late this evening into the overnight and may fall at a heavy rate of up to 1 inch per hour at times late tonight. The snow will taper off from northwest to southeast across most areas by, or shortly after daybreak Sunday morning. Fluffy snow totals of 2 to 5 inches are forecast for much of the area.
Come enjoy over 30 different vendors each week at the Batavia Indoor Farmers Market, which runs from November through May. Enjoy an assortment of fresh greens, meats, eggs, soaps, baked goods, coffee and tea, and more. This year’s Indoor Market is a collaboration with Water Street Studios. There will be vendors and artists located at both 160 First Street and Water Street Gallery. And yes, there will also be adult beverages and entertainment in the alley at Water Street Studios! Batavia Indoors Farmers’ Market160 First StreetEvery Saturday through May9 a.m. – Noon
Constantino Vasquez-Juan is still at large 38-year-old Constantino Vasquez-Juan of Carpentersville has been sentenced to 45 years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the sexual abuse and exploitation of a child. Casquez-Juan is currently at large and was charged in absentia. On Nov. 2, 2021, a Kane County jury convicted Vasquez-Juan of the offenses of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, Class 2 felony, 15 counts, and grooming, Class 4 felony. Between April 2019 and September 2019, Vasquez-Juan sexually abused the victim, who was younger than 17 years old, and coerced her to take sexually explicit photographs of herself…
Like Officer Brian Shields before him, APD indicates Sergeant Ken Thurman died of COVID “while serving the Aurora community” The Aurora Police Department issued the following statement Thursday afternoon: It is with a very heavy heart that the Aurora Illinois Police Department announces the death of Sergeant Ken Thurman. Sergeant Thurman passed away Wednesday, at the age of 51. He died from complications related to his contracting COVID-19 while serving the Aurora community. Ken was sworn in as an Aurora Police Officer on May 30th, 2000. On August 30th, 2003, he joined the Community Oriented Policing (COP) Unit where he…
Tinseltown is coming to Hotel Baker in March Golden Globes winner and Oscar nominee director David Fincher (Gone Girl), will be bringing his crew for the upcoming Netflix noir thriller “The Killer” to the Hotel Baker and surroundings this March. The Netflix production is expected to be in St. Charles for around 10 days beginning in early March. Here’s the movie’s official logline: A man solitary and cold, methodical and unencumbered by scruples or regrets, the killer waits in the shadows, watching for his next target. And yet the longer he waits, the more he thinks he’s losing his mind,…
90’s Alt-Rock band “Everclear” will grace the Arcada state this Saturday at 8pm. One of the biggest bands to arise from the Alt-Rock era, this band’s show is one of the most requested from this genre of music. They have headlined the annual Summerland Alt Rock Band Tour since 2012. The band’s first three albums went certified platinum, with their single “Santa Monica” a part of defining the music of a generation. Support for Everclear will be the winner of the 2019 Onesti Entertainment/Daily Herald Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent competition, McCrae. Date: Saturday, January 22 Time: 8:00pm Tickets: $49 – $89, available here The…
Classic rock tribute band ARRA will be bringing its high energy show to the PIAZZA in Aurora on Saturday, January 22. ARRA is one of the best and largest drawing classic rock cover bands in the Chicagoland area and has been for the past three decades. The band was also voted BEST CLASSIC ROCK BAND for five straight years in the Nitelife Best of the Burbs Contest!By performing the biggest hits by the biggest bands of all time, with precision and excellence, it has been, and continues to be, the secret to their success. Their superior vocal harmonies and incredible…
Baker Community Center Hosts Events Produced by Norris Cultural Arts Center Theater historian and storyteller Charles Troy presents “The Creation of West Side Story,” February 2, at 1 p.m. in the Collins Auditorium of the Baker Community Center in downtown St. Charles. The event marks the return of the popular Wednesdays @ One series produced by the Norris Cultural Arts Center. Admission is free, but guests are urged to register online. Visit www.NorrisCulturalArts.com for more information and a registration link. The iconic 1957 Broadway musical, West Side Story, is back in the form of a highly acclaimed new film by Steven…
Get 4 FREE tickets to the luxury bridal show at the Marriott Hotel in Naperville on Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 11am to 4pm. Let the wedding planning begin! Show Times: Choose any arrival time convenient to you. You can stay as long as you’d like. Staggered arrivals allow a less crowded environment 11:00am to Noon (Most Crowded Arrival Time)Noon to 1:00pm (Less Crowded Arrival Time)1:00pm to 2pm (Even Less Crowded Arrival Time)2:00pm to 4:00pm (Even Less Crowded and fashion show starts at 3pm) All attendees need to bring masks or face coverings upon entering hotel per IL new mandate. But don’t worry, you’ll still have a blast! Hours: Ticketed show…
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinois School officials across Illinois say a shortage of teachers and substitutes is forcing them to cancel course offerings, move them online or fill open positions with people who are not fully qualified. Those are the findings of the latest survey by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools, the fifth such survey the organization has conducted in as many years. “Our schools need help, now more than ever,” said Mark Klaisner, IARSS president. “For five years of our study, we have shown how schools are struggling to find qualified teachers and are under tremendous…
