Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Oral arguments focus on racial impact of new legislative maps By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinois CHICAGO – Oral arguments began Tuesday in three lawsuits challenging the new legislative district maps that lawmakers passed earlier this year with three federal judges asking detailed questions of all the parties in the cases. Each of the cases centers on the question of whether Democrats in the General Assembly violated the U.S. Constitution and the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 in drawing the maps by diluting the voting power of racial and ethnic minorities – specifically, Hispanic voters in the Chicago area and…

Last June, East Dundee resident Devon Coleman was one of two men who shot and killed a 27 year-old Carpentersville man in what appeared to be an illegal gun deal gone bad. On Tuesday, Kane County Judge John A. Barsanti sentenced the 18-year-old Coleman to 20 years of incarceration in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the shooting death of Jordan Durr. In late September, Judge Barsanti found Coleman guilty of first-degree murder in a bench trial, after Coleman waived his right to a jury trial. At that time, Kane County Assistant State’s Attorneys Joseph Cullen and Ryan Merkel presented…

The Aurora Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating William H. Csuk. William was recently released from an area hospital on 12/02/2021 and has not been seen since. He is known to frequent the downtown area of Aurora. He does not have access to a vehicle or cell phone. His family has reported him missing and is concerned for his well-being. If you have any information, please contact Detective J. Shettles 630-256-5552 or shettlej@aurora.il.us

A 49 year-old Carpentersville died Sunday morning after crashing his vehicle into a tree in unincorporated Hampshire. At approximately 4:30 AM, Kane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a single vehicle accident in the 44W300 block of US HWY 20, unincorporated Hampshire. Upon arrival, deputies found a Honda Ridgeline against a tree with a deceased male occupant inside. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the vehicle was traveling west on US HWY 20 when it crossed the center line and left the roadway to the south, striking a tree. The deceased driver was identified as Adrian Guzman-Vargas,…

If you’re planning on making merry with alcohol (or marijuana) this Christmas season, be sure to have alternative transportation plans worked out. And even if you’re sober, make sure to buckle up, because the Illinois State Police will not be taking the holiday off. In a series of press releases this week, the ISP announced several additional and specialized patrols in Kane, Cook and DuPage counties designed to get impaired drivers off the road and ensure compliance with various safety-related laws. In Kane County, the ISP announced that it will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) during December. OREPs allow…

We begin a recurring series of social media posts designed to pull on your heartstrings. Baby hearing for the first time gives a smile that’ll make your day 👍 pic.twitter.com/ffxr8bNI4g— Kevin W. (@Brink_Thinker) December 3, 2021

What better way to bring in the Christmas cheer than by a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol? Bring your family and join us at the Baker Memorial United Methodist Church for some hot chocolate, Dickens, and St. Charles Holiday Spirit. The play will be read by a cast of 15 professional actors + some St. Charles residents. This event is FREE with a suggested donation of $10. This is a General Admission event (first-come, first-serve) with no ticket required. Just show up at the Baker Memorial United Methodist Church on December 17th at 7 pm and…

A Melrose Park man is the first to be charged in a drug-related joint task force operation between the Kane and DuPage County sheriff’s offices. Kane and DuPage County prosecutors allege that on Wednesday, Dec. 1, a Kane County sheriff’s deputy, assigned to the new DuKane Sheriff’s Task Force, stopped a vehicle that was eastbound on Interstate 88 near the Route 59 exit in DuPage County after observing multiple alleged traffic violations. A 44 year-old Melrose Park man, the alleged driver, was the vehicle’s lone occupant. During the stop the deputy conducted a search of the vehicle and allegedly found…

St. Charles Police are investigating a suspicious incident Thursday involving an unidentified man who appeared to solicit to young children to get into his car. According to a press release from the St. Charles Police Department, on Thursday, December 2, just before 1:00pm, officers responded to the report of a suspicious incident involving a child in the 600 Blk. of S. 11th Avenue. Two juveniles reported they were outside their residence when a male subject driving a black in color, unknown make/model vehicle stopped in the street. The male subject then reportedly told the juveniles that he had given their parents a…

Since 1964 Chicago’s IDES OF MARCH have thrilled audiences throughout the United States and Canada with their mix of rocking guitars, brilliant brass, and heartfelt vocals. They perform at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles for one night only on Saturday, December 18 at 8:30pm. Powered by the unforgettable songs of Grammy-Winner Jim Peterik, their music has become an evergreen feature on radio stations everywhere, in movie soundtracks, and national advertising campaigns. Their live shows are legendary for their energy and sheer enjoyment. The perfect show to get you in the mood for the holidays! Tickets: $49 – $79 Time:…