Author: Fox Valley Magazine

A Milwaukee man was charged with attempted murder and other charges resulting from a shooting at a New Year’s Eve party in Aurora. Kane County prosecutors allege that early Jan. 1, 2022, the 23 year-old suspect, who was attending a party in the 800 block of Huntington Drive, Aurora, fired multiple shots from a handgun at three victims, striking one victim in the arm. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser has charged the man with the offenses of: Attempt first-degree murder, Class X felonyAggravated battery with a firearm, Class X felonyAggravated discharge of a firearm, Class X felony, 3 counts…

(Another in a series of 2021’s top stories in the Fox Valley.) OK, true, broadly speaking the death of a local business owner is likely not one of the most important stories of this or any other year. We selected it because we found it so touching that among all the sturm and drang of 2021, this story was one of the most widely-read of the year.  It wasn’t just Geneva, where his business, Graham’s Chocolates, is legendary.  It was throughout every nook and cranny of the Fox Valley.  We were moved by the overwhelming affection felt for this decent…

According to a message posted on the U-46 website this evening, 3 U-46 schools will be closed tomorrow. The three schools that will be closed include the following: Highland ElementaryHuff ElementaryParkwood Elementary All three were closed Tuesday. Superintendent Tony Sanders has indicated that school closing are due to staff shortages arising from COVID mitigation requirements. He has also indicated that the district is closely monitoring staffing levels and will likely need to close certain schools if circumstances warrant.

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will be performing Brahms’ Symphony #2 (the “pastoral”) on Saturday and Sunday at The Hemmens Cultural Centre in Elgin. Also on the program is The Overture to Der fliegende Holländer (The Flying Dutchman) by Richard Wagner and Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto, op.7, A minor, performed by guest artist Schaghajegh Nosrati.  The guest conductor for the perormances will be Russian-American conductor Lidiya Yankovskay, who has conducted more than 40 world premieres, including 16 operas, and her strength as an innovative and multi-faceted collaborator has brought together the worlds of puppetry, robotics, circus arts, symphonic repertoire, and opera onstage.…

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement today detailing two fleeing and eluding cases over New Year’s Eve and Day, while decrying a general disregard for law enforcement. According to the release, on December 31st at 2:06 AM, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of French Rd and Burlington Rd in Hampshire Township. The vehicle turned off its lights and accelerated away from the deputy at a high rate of speed. A short time later, a deputy was able to deploy a disabling device that stopped the vehicle in the area of US 20 and Marshall…

(Another in a series of 2021’s top stories in the Fox Valley.) It was, in many respects, the most controversial story of 2021 in the Fox Valley. And, in retrospect, one of the strangest. The husband of Wayne Village President Eileen Phipps, Hal Phipps, was out in his backyard along the Fox River when, according to him, one of his next-door neighbor’s dogs attacked him. He shot and killed the dog, whose name was Ludwig. What ensued was extraordinary. What made the whole saga so strange to us was the immediate and visceral reaction in support of the animal rather…

Parents of children who attend one of five U-46 schools were notified last night that their children would get an extra day of winter break. In a message to parents, Superintendent Tony Sanders informed parents that the following schools would be closed due to “staffing shortages.” Highland ElementaryHuff ElementaryIndependence Early Learning CenterParkwood ElementaryRidge Circle Elementary He also indicated that no remote instruction will be provided at these schools. Sanders went on to imply that more such closings may be to come. “We will be reviewing staffing levels day-by-day in making determinations of whether these, or other, schools may have to…

Fox Valley Magazine has learned that St. Charles Mayor Lora Vitek will ensure that no vote is taken on any kind of “vaccine passport” for St. Charles restaurants and bars. Below is the statement the mayor intends to read at tonight’s city council meeting: I would like to make one thing absolutely clear: I am adamantly against requiring proof of vaccination to visit businesses in St. Charles. The topic was put on the agenda of tonight’s meeting to officially document our position in the public record and remove any doubt about where we stand, especially in light of recent decisions…

Yes, it’s cold. But it’s warm at the Arcada Theatre this weekend. The Procrastinator’s Ball Featuring Mr. Blotto Friday, January 7, 8:30pm Tickets: $15 – $30 Mr. Blotto is Chicago’s Original Jam Band. They blend hard rock, original rock, southern rock, folk music, and country rock. Along with their six album releases and four DVDs, they have also released four “official bootleg” albums of their live recordings. KASHMIR and Jimmy Page Birthday Saturday, September 18, 8pm Tickets: $29 – $49 An excellent way to celebrate Jimmy Page’s birthday and pay tribute to one of the greatest to grace the stage! One…

The Venue in Aurora kicks off the new year with a little Neil Young homage and some Bad Examples. ALBUM COVER TRIBUTE of NEIL YOUNG with CRAZY HORSE – Everybody Knows This is Nowhere Friday, January 7, 8pm Advance Admission – Premium Seating – $20 Advance General Admission – $15. +$5 door The Venue is pleased to present a special Friday edition ALBUM COVER TRIBUTE of NEIL YOUNG with CRAZY HORSE – Everybody Knows This is Nowhere. Friday, January 7 at 8pm. Doors open 7pm. In honor of Scott Tipping’s Birthday, we’re moving THIS ALBUM COVER TRIBUTE to Friday just for him. It’s a birthday party! Come join us! Ralph Covert & the Bad ExamplesSaturday, January…