Author: Fox Valley Magazine

As previously reported, on Wednesday evening Batavia Police located and safely took custody of 16-year-old Taya Russell at a residence in Sugar Grove, IL. Taya had been reported missing on November 16th by family members. As a result, a 60 year-old woman and a 16 year-old male juvenile have now been charged with actively and knowingly giving shelter to a minor in excess of 48 hours with consent of the minor’s parent or legal guardian. Specifically, the16 year-old male was charged with the following: Harboring a Runaway, 720 ILCS 5/31-1(a), a class A MisdemeanorObstructing a Peace Officer, 720 ILCS 5/31-1(a),…

Grammy-Award-winning singer Michael Bolton will perform his greatest hits and Christmas favorites on Thursday, December 9, at Pfeiffer Hall at North Central College in Naperville. Bolton is a multiple Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and humanitarian, who has sold more than 65 million records globally and continues to tour the world. Bolton remains committed to humanitarian causes, especially through the Michael Bolton Charities. Recently announced, Bolton is Executive Producer and host, along with Zooey Deschanel, of “The Celebrity Dating Game,” premiering primetime on ABC June 14, 2021. The reboot of the beloved gameshow is a wry wink at modern dating featuring…

On Wednesday, at approximately 6:30 PM, Batavia Police located and safely took custody of 16-year-old Taya Russell at a residence in Sugar Grove, IL. Taya had been reported missing on November 16th by family members. Ms. Russell’s disappearance had become something of a crusade on social media, with numerous posts all around the Fox Valley alerting citizens to her plight. Batavia Police thanked the public for the numerous tips that were reported over the past couple of weeks, and also expressed gratitude to the Sugar Grove Police Department for assistance in safely locating the juvenile. There is no further information…

The accused had a very busy morning, “visiting” 7 Naperville homes and at least one vehicle. A 29 year-old Naperville man was charged Wednesday with 8 counts of burglary for an alleged marathon crime spree in the early morning hours of November 30. Authorities allege that the accused entered two homes, entered one vehicle and attempted to enter five additional homes. Through the course of their investigation, officers found miscellaneous items scattered throughout the neighborhood including a coffee maker, credit cards and an Xbox 360. The accused was ultimately arrested at approximately 5:30am when police were notified by a homeowner…

M3 Dance will present a new and greatly anticipated 2021 production of The Nutcracker at The Hemmens Cultural Centre on Saturday, December 4, and Sunday, December 5. Performances start at 2pm and 7pm on Saturday, and at 2pm on Sunday. This year’s production will feature local dancers and actors sharing the stage with seasoned professionals to create an inclusive production full of surprises. Directed by Lauren Blane Bogren, this fresh twist of a classic story will truly be the must-see performance of the holiday season!   This year will also include a very special “Sugar Plum Tea” party, giving participants the chance to…

Santa Will Be In Da’ House! Windy Acres Farm in Geneva will be welcoming a special guest on weekends in December. The jolly old elf himself, Santa, will be on hand each weekend during Windy Acres’ Winterfest, which commenced December 4 with a two-day Craft Fair featuring a wide variety of handmade crafts designed by local vendors. During the fair, there will be food trucks, mulled wine and an open bar, plus a hot chocolate bar, hot cider and s’mores kits on the open fire. Wreaths, roping, door swags and other holiday greenery arrangements will be available while you are…

A fire in Aurora Tuesday afternoon destroyed a family dwelling and resulted in the injury of a fireman and the death of the family dog. At 2:06 p.m. Tuesday, Aurora Central Dispatch dispatched a Box Alarm Structure Fire Response after receiving multiple calls for a house on fire in the 900 block of Clarendon Lane. While en route, the alarm was upgraded to the 2nd Level, bringing 27 firefighters to the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters found a 2-story single-family home with heavy fire showing from an attached garage that had extended to a vehicle parked in the driveway. The fire…

“It’s a miracle anyone made it out of there alive!” A 42 year-old Chicago man is fighting for his life in hospital after his car collided with a semi-truck in Naperville early Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 1:08 p.m., the Naperville Police and Fire Departments responded to the area of IL Route 59 and Platinum Avenue for a crash involving a silver 2007 Dodge Charger driven by a 42-year-old male out of Chicago and a white 2015 Freightliner driven by a 36-year-old male out of Chicago. Platinum Avenue is located between North Aurora Ave and Diehl in Naperville. The preliminary investigation…

Tradition and surprise. It wouldn’t be Christmas without them. And Geneva’s Christmas Walk and House Tour offer both. Friday evening, December 3 begins at 6 pm with Graham’s Chocolates First Candy Cane of the season being presented with great fanfare followed by the arrival of Santa Lucia, the Swedish symbol of the season, who will offer Swedish cookies to merry-makers. The Christmas Tree is lit and the Courthouse lawn becomes aglow. The young and young at heart will wait with anticipation as Santa Claus arrives. Santa will open his home for visits from excited children while All Chocolate Kitchen recreates…

(Photo courtesy of St. Charles Business Alliance) The St. Charles Business Alliance yesterday announced the winners of St. Charles’ 2021 Electric Christmas Parade participants. Best in Show went to concrete contractor Ozinga and its “Merry Mixer.” Ozinga, which has locations in Elgin, South Elgin and Naperville, is a fourth-generation family-owned American business that has provided concrete, materials, energy and logistics solutions for 93 years. Other winners included: Business Category: 1st – Garage 31, 2nd – Fox Town Plumbing Inc., 3rd – Guida’s Landscaping LLC Non-Profit Category: 1st – Tiny N Tall Rescue Inc., 2nd – Mission 22, 3rd – Lazarus…