Author: Fox Valley Magazine

By Dr. Kimberly Dennis, Chief Medical Officer, CEO and Co-Founder of SunCloud Health The treatment of a physical malady is typically predicated on the severity of the problem. Consider a leg injury: a sprained ankle needs only an Ace bandage; a fractured tibia requires a cast; a completely torn MCL necessitates surgery to heal. Issues of a psychiatric nature such as disorders or addictions are similar: one size does not fit all. Mild anxiety in an adolescent could be cured with outpatient therapy. This is one-on-one treatment provided by a trained counselor. Substance abuse in a college student may respond…

Gov. Pritzker cementing himself as one of the most socially left-leaning governors in the country. By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law on Friday that ends parental notification, a requirement that doctors notify the parents of a minor seeking an abortion. “With reproductive rights under attack across the nation, Illinois is once again establishing itself as a leader in ensuring access to health care services,” Pritzker said. “This repeal was essential; because it was the most vulnerable pregnant minors who were punished by this law; victims of rape and physical abuse in unsafe homes.” A 1995…

Naperville police are investigating an armed robbery of The Dollar Tree at 1550 N. Rt. 59 that took place Thursday morning. At approximately 9 a.m. on Dec. 16, 2021, Naperville Police Officers responded to the Dollar Tree at 1550 N. Rt.59 for a report of an armed robbery. The preliminary investigation indicated one suspect entered the business displaying a knife. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene on foot. No one was injured. The suspect is described as a male, black, approximately 5’10”, 200 lbs., wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and jeans. This incident remains…

Aurora West High School went on “hold in place” status this morning as a result of nationwide school threats made on social video platform TikTok and the circulation throughout the high school of a photo showing a gun held by what appears to be a student standing in a bathroom. Once notified of the photo, District 129 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jeff Craig placed the school, which was under a heavier-than-normal police presence due to the TikTok video, on “hold in place” status, effectively shutting down movement in and out of the school and increasing security measures. Craig sent he…

Christmas music, Classical music, and Rock music all in one great, family-friendly show at the Arcada in St. Charles. This tribute to Trans Siberian Orchestra and classic rock holiday music stars Infinity, one of the top cover bands in the nation. The show provides a visual and audio experience second to none, along with a 10 piece orchestra with a choir to back that up. Lights, Lasers, Snow, and much more. A show for the entire family, which has turned into a holiday tradition for all. About Infinity Infiniti has a following that makes them one of the top most…

Echoes of “Justice for Ludwig” Crusade? A 51 year-old female jogger was savagely attacked by two Rottweilers Monday in St. Charles Township, resulting in emergency surgery for the jogger and death to the two dogs. According to a press release from the Kane County Sheriff’s office, on Monday at approximately 9:15 AM deputies responded to a report of two Rottweiller dogs attacking a woman at the 7N300 block of Windsor Dr in St Charles Township. According to the report, the 51 year-old victim was jogging in the area when a Labradoodle dog ran from a yard to greet her in…

St. Charles District 303 Superintendent Jason Pearson announced Wednesday that he will be accepting a position as the Superintendent of Northbrook School District 28 beginning on July 1, 2022. In a message to staff this afternoon, Dr. Pearson stated, “I am thankful to have had the opportunity to serve with you over the past 11 1⁄2 years as Area Assistant Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and most recently as Superintendent of Schools”. Pearson expressed appreciation to the staff for their commitment to the students and families in the District 303 community, particularly over the past 21 months as school districts across the…

The Elgin Police Department this morning posted a statement on it’s Facebook page addressing reports circulating about a TikTok post that suggested a threat to unnamed Elgin schools. “Currently there is no credible information indicating this is a legitimate threat to any school in Elgin.” “We are aware of threats towards schools that are circulating from a TikTok post and have received several phone calls reporting screenshots of this post. We have been in communication with School District U-46 and will continue to share information with them. Currently there is no credible information indicating this is a legitimate threat to…

Approximately $1.5 million in damage was done to the structure and a collection of exotic cars housed there. 40 horses were saved by stable staff and two off-duty firefighters last night during a fire at a horse barn just south of South Elgin. Approximately $1.5 million in damage was done to the structure and the collection of exotic cars warehoused there. According to the South Elgin & Countryside Fire Department, at approximately 7:40pm Tuesday evening a fire was reported at Dunham Woods Farm at 9N755 Nessler Road. When firefighters arrived, they found an outbuilding on fire and flames threatening two…

The historic, beautiful Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in downtown St Charles is the venue for a first of a kind Acapella Christmas Concert of five Area Barbershop Choruses: The Fox Valley Harmonizers, The Lamplighter Barbershop Chorus, The Brotherhood of Harmony, The Chorus of DuPage, and The Arlingtones.   The first half of the concert will consist of many memorable and peepy secular Christmas songs performed by the five combined mixed choruses, dual choruses, individual choruses,and chapter quartets.   The second half of the chorus will be a more solemn, reverential presentation of well-known Christmas Carols sung by the full…