Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season takes over, take an evening to relax and unwind with friends or loved ones to enjoy a new experience in nature. Observe the expansive night sky from Primrose Farm, while cozied up by a bonfire and sipping warm, mulled wine. During Winter Stargazing at the Farm from 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, guests will experience Primrose like never before. “The farm is perfect for stargazing, because there is little to no light pollution; the stars are incredibly bright,” said Emily Lambillotte, farm program supervisor. But since the farm closes to the public…

A Kane County jury has found 26-year-old Chicago man Travaris D. Stevenson guilty of the felony offenses of first-degree murder, second-degree murder and armed violence in the April 2018 shooting deaths of Raymond Dyson and Mark McDaniel, both of Elgin. Kane County Assistant State’s Attorneys Greg Sams, Hillary Sadler and Hannah Thayer presented evidence that at about 2 p.m. April 29, 2018, Stevenson and the co-defendant met Dyson, 29, and McDaniel, 26, in a parking lot in the 1-99 block of Longwood Place in Elgin. Stevenson traveled from Chicago to Elgin to sell a pound of marijuana to the victims.…

16 year-old young woman hasn’t been seen since November 14. The Batavia Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. 16-year-old Taya Russell has not been heard from or seen since the night of 11/14/21. She was last seen in Batavia. If you have any information on her whereabouts, please call BPD at (630)454-2500.

The St. Charles Holiday Homecoming will be back this year and better than ever, including the annual Electric Christmas Parade. Lighting of the Lights will be at 5pm on Friday, November 26th. Come and celebrate the lighting of the city’s lights while kicking-off the holiday season with the community! Even Santa will be there to meet and take pictures with everyone after the ceremony! Also on the 26th, the Holiday Tree Trail kicks off. Take a stroll down the 1st Street Water Front Walkway to see local organizations & businesses decorated trees. The decorated trees will be up all season…

On Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra will perform the extraordinary music of legendary film composer John Williams at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin. The concert will feature music from E.T., Jaws, Harry Potter, Schindler’s List, Far and Away, The Adventures of Tintin, and many more of John Williams’ well-loved movie scores. Conductor Stephen Squires is a musician with a career that blends his passions for conducting, teaching, and performing. Mr. Squires has had the honor to conduct for many exceptional artists, including Frederica von Stade, Samuel Ramey, Janos Starker, Pinchas Zuckerman, Shmuel Ashkenasi, John Browning, Leon Bates, Stewart…

The RocHaus in West Dundee welcomes tribute bands Wreking Crue and In the Flesh for tributes to iconic rock bands Motley Crue and Pink Floyd. Wreking Crue: The Motley Crue Experience Friday, November 19, 8PM Tickets: $20 – $60 Wreking Crue -The Motley Crue experience is a nationally touring tribute band with stage shows like no other. Over 6 different era recreations available down to the finest detail.  This act offers 4 different eras of a Motley Crue stage replica show down to the smallest details. Along with the visual experience they bring the high energy rock ‘n roll that Motley Crue brought,…

Take a walk down memory lane with the music of Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons this weekend at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre. Pioneered by John Michael Coppola, best known for his appearance in Chicago’s long-running production of the Broadway smash hit Jersey Boys, THE FOUR C NOTES are the Midwest’s only tribute dedicated to recreating the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. They have performed at private events, performing arts centers, and outdoor festivals all over the country. The performance features all of your favorite hits, including: “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Walk Like A Man” “Workin’…

The Aurora Police Department has released the squad video of a traffic stop last Friday afternoon after a portion of the incident appeared on social media over the weekend, causing an uproar over allegations of police brutality. That footage, captured via a cell phone, depicted the end of the confrontation, wherein the police officers are seen physically restraining the driver of the car and its passenger in order to take them into custody. In a lengthy statement on its social media page, the APD defended the officers’ behavior, providing what it considers to be a more accurate and complete description…

The St. Charles Police issued a public request today in an attempt to identify a package thief caught on video recently in St. Charles. It is the second such incident caught on video surveillance and any information would be useful. According to the department, on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at about 2 p.m., an unknown female suspect removed a package from a porch located in the 300 block of S. 7th Street. The incident was captured on the homeowner’s video surveillance system. On Friday, November 12, at about 1 p.m., a person police believe is the same unknown female suspect…

U.S. Department of Labor Awards City with HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award For the fourth consecutive year, the U.S. Department of Labor has presented the City of St. Charles with the HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award. The award recognizes the City for employing military veterans, and is part of the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (HIRE Vets Act). The City received a Gold level award in the medium sized employer (51-499 employees) category. To achieve Gold status, at least 7% of employees must be military veterans, with 75% employed for 12 months. The…