Author: Fox Valley Magazine

In an eventful two days this week, the investigation into the tragic murder of Wheeling’s Ja’nya Murphy, 21, and her one year-old daughter Jaclyn “Angel” Dobbs took a significant turn, as the body of the infant was discovered in Northwest Indiana Thursday, “deceased and cast off in a cold pond,” according to Wheeling Police, and an arrest warrant was issued by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office for a Pinegree Grove man for the killing of Ms. Murphy. The man, 26, was taken into custody Wednesday by the Springfield, Missouri Police Department at the request of the Wheeling Police Department.…

The St. Charles Business Alliance and its parade committee kicked-off the holiday season by announcing Steve Martin as the Grand Marshal for the annual 2021 Electric Christmas Parade.  The Electric Christmas Parade is part of St. Charles Holiday Homecoming weekend which begins on Friday, November 26th with the Lighting of the Lights Ceremony. The parade is scheduled for  Saturday, November 27th.Martin is a lifelong resident of St. Charles. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1971. Steve started his career as a community banker and has recently retired after 29 years of employment as the Vice President Head of Loans…

HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH A LOCALIZED FOCUS Head out to Elburn this weekend to check out the Artistan Craft and Food Fair at Heritage Prairie Farml. Fall has arrived, the leaves are in full glory, and that familiar nip is in the air. What a perfect time to get out to the countryside for some special holiday shoppping. The Artisan Craft & Food Fair at Heritage Prairie Farm is truly a local market for great holiday shopping. It features Chicagoland vendors that handmake their goods, from mittens and jams to art, soaps, and so much more. The Artisan Craft and Food…

Another threat of school violence was identified as a hoax this week as the Fox Valley continues to deal with a series of such incidents in the region. According to the Hampshire Police Department, on Wednesday evening the department received information of a social media post indicating a threat of gun violence at the Hampshire Middle School. Parents were informed via email and the school district and police immediately launched an investigation into the threat. Later Wednesday evening, the source of the threat had been identified and the district sent another email indicating that there was no danger to students.…

Get ready to get your blues on because legendary Chicago blues man Buddy Guy is performing this weekend at The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. With over fifty years in show business, Ricky Skaggs is a true Bluegrass and Country music legend.  The fifteen-time Grammy Award winner, Country Music Hall of Famer (among many other Hall of Fame inductions) and the “Master Fidler” brings his fabulous and inspirational Bluegrass, Country and Gospel show to The Arcada fin St. Charles for the very first time. Date: Friday, November 12 Time: 8pm Where: Arcada Theatre,105 E. Main St., St. Charles IL 60174 Tickets:…

Willie Porter Trio provides “grit, soul & space” at the Venue this weekend. Willie Porter TrioSaturday, November 13, 8pm Advance Admission – Premium Seating – $28 Advance General Admission – $23. +$5 door Guitarist, singer and songwriter Willy Porter has been touring solo and with ensembles of different sizes and shapes for over 30 years following his own path to explore the sacred language that music truly is. He continues to reach further into his guitar & pen while stretching the form of what his own music can be. His current trio combines Porter’s acoustic and electric fret work with…

Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants. Tuna “Conserva” Delicately sliced raw tuna in a light “conserva” dressing accompanied by puffed black rice, sliced shallots, avocado and peanuts. The Graceful Ordinary1 E. Main StreetSt. Charles IL 60174(331) 235-5803www.gracefulordinary.com Seven Spicy Ahi Appetizer Spicy tuna, jalapeño and tobiko drizzled with citrus mayo, topped with kaiware on a bed of butter toasted sushi rice. Shakou St. Charles312 West Main StreetSt. Charles, IL 60174(630) 549-6079www.shakourestaurants.com Spicy Peppered Shrimp + Polenta Five pieces of blackened pepper shrimp served over homemade creamy polenta with black pepper cream sauce, sweet…

REGISTRATION BEGINS NOVEMBER 16 Naperville Park District is welcoming Santa Claus back to his Naperville Workshop at the Riverwalk Café, where he will visit with families from November 29 through December 23. This year, families will be able to see Santa inside the workshop, one family at a time, for a brief, socially distanced conversation. Advance reservations are required and will open for Naperville Park District residents on Tuesday, November 16 at 12:00 noon online at www.napervilleparks.org/santasworkshop. Nonresident registration begins Thursday, November 18 at 12:00 noon. Fees are $10 per family for residents and $15 per family for nonresidents. When registering,…

Out of an abundance of caution and with guidance from emergency management professionals, the City of Aurora’s Veterans Day Parade scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, November 11, has been canceled due to forecasted rain and high winds. The Veterans Day Ceremony, which would follow the parade, has been moved indoors to Aurora City Hall, 44 E. Downer Place, and will begin at 11 a.m. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Priority seating will be given to veterans and their families. “While my fellow veterans and I served in all types of weather, we want to make sure veterans are thanked and honored…

A Naperville Police investigation into a threat made against Naperville Central High School on Oct. 19 has resulted in felony disorderly conduct charges against two juveniles. The two juveniles, both male, are 15 and 16 years old. Both reside in Naperville. The DuPage County States Attorney’s Office charged each of the juveniles with Disorderly Conduct, a Class 4 Felony. “As evidenced by this outcome, our department will fully investigate and pursue charges against anyone who makes a threat to the safety of our school communities,” said Chief Jason Arres. “Threats of school violence, whether written, spoken or posted on social…