Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser has charged a 31 year-old Elgin man with multiple offenses, including 6 counts of first degree murder, relating to a double homicide committed last month in Elgin. The man, who lives in the 900 block of Congdon Avenue in Elgin, has been charged with: First Degree Murder, Class M, 6 countsAttempted First Degree Murder, Class X, 1 countHome Invastion, Class X, 2 countsUnlawful Restraint, Class 4, 1 countUnauthorized Use of a Weapon by a Felon, Class 4, 1 count Prosecutors allege that on the morning of October 25, the accused and other alleged offenders…

The City of Elgin, in partnership with American Legion Post 57, will honor our nation’s veterans during the annual Veterans Day Ceremony, scheduled to take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 11 in the Heritage Ballroom at the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin, located at 100 Symphony Way in Elgin. All are invited to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The ceremony will feature a welcome from from Mayor David Kaptain and guest speaker Jerry Turnquist, as well as several musical selections from the Larkin High School Band and representation from local veterans organizations. Seating will be provided. Parking is available in the Centre Parking deck…

The Elgin Police Department reported another gunfire incident yesterday, the third such incident in three days. (See here and here for the prior days’ incidents.) This is the 58th gunfire incident in Elgin this year. The record, set in 2016, is 64. In Thursday’s incident, officers responded to a call at 7:04pm reporting shots fired in the 300 block of Watres Place, just east of Rt. 25 and north of Villa Avenue. No evidence of injuries was identified, but police indicated in a press release that damage to property was evident. Detectives from the Special Investigations Group are actively investigating…

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where every child is above average. Wait, that’s Lake Wobegone… So let’s get to it, starting with….. Take A Deep Breath, Everybody Ok, the holidays have officially begun. But we’re in the ever-so-brief window before the Thanksgiving/Christmas sprint begins. So we here at 4FTW suggest making this weekend as “normal” as possible, in anticipation of the craziness about the ensue. So, in that spirit of normality, let’s participate in the conclusion of the…Day of the Dead celebration? Click here for more. OK, Maybe This Is A Little…

Throw-back Sunday at the Arcada. The Emerson, Lake & Palmer Legacy With Carl Palmer Sunday, November 7, 5pm Tickets: $49 – $99 Considered by many to be one of rock’s original first super-groups, Emerson Lake & Palmer formed in England in 1970 consisting of Keith Emerson (keyboards), Greg Lake (bass guitar, vocals, guitar) and Carl Palmer (drums, percussion). The band created a brand new world of music, combining classical and symphonic rock fused with beautiful vocals. Their penchant for appropriating themes from classical music and the group’s more nuanced, textured approach to symphonic arrangements set ELP apart from their more…

The RocHaus in West Dundee is bringin’ the Jam this weekend with a Pearl Jam Tribute like none other. Without question, Pearl Jam Tribute is one of the best live shows you’ll ever see. Composed of die hard Pearl Jam fans with years of musical experience, the band Pearl Jam Tribute Chicago captures the sound and feel of a live show. Spend the evening listening to some of your favorite music performed by this incredible tribute act; you will not be disappointed. Super-Unknown shares their love of Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple of the Dog playing all of the hits that…

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will present Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin. Anna Rakitina will be the guest conductor for these performances, which will include guest artist Gabriel Martin on cello. The program will include: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K.492: OvertureDmitry Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1, op.107Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.5, op.64 Saturday, Nov 67:30 PM Sunday, Nov 73:00 PM The Hemmens Cultural Center45 Symphony WayElgin, IL $10 for youth$35 – $65 for adults Tickets are available at…

Illegal Smiles and Smiley Tillman – just another weekend at The Venue. THE ILLEGAL SMILES: Music of John Prine Friday, November 5, 8pm Advance Admission – Premium Seating – $20 Advance General Admission – $15. +$5 door The Illegal Smiles are a group of Chicagoland songwriters and musicians with a deep love for the words, songs, and wisdom of John Prine. From his stunning debut to The Tree of Forgiveness, and everything in-between. The beauty of Prine fans is that we all know most of the words, so come sing-a-long, it don’t cost very much, but it lasts a long while.…

A Hoffman Estates man is in custody after having been arrested in Elgin on charges of Fentanyl and meth trafficking. On Sunday, October 28th, Kane County Sheriff’s Detectives and US Postal Inspectors conducted a traffic stop in the area of Dundee Ave and Seneca Ave in Elgin involving a Hoffman Estates man who took possession of a suspicious package during the investigation. During the course of the stop, probable cause was gained and a search of the vehicle yielded two pounds of M-30 OxyContin pills and over one kilogram of AD-30 “Adderall” pills. It was discovered that these pills were…

(Credit: Blueroomstream.com) State Adopts Federal Guidance Recommending Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For Children Ages 5 To 11 By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinois One day after the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that children between the ages of 5 and 11 receive the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Pfizer and BioNTech, the Illinois Department of Public Health adopted the same recommendations Wednesday. That vaccine had previously been approved for people 12 years of age and older. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized its emergency use for 5- to 11-year-olds last week, and the CDC made the recommendation official Tuesday…