Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Aurora Downtown has captured the Halloween festivities happening in downtown Aurora this weekend. Friday, Oct 29 What: Monster Mash Bash Where: Alive Center, 78 S. LaSalle St. Who: 6-12th grade When: Friday, October 29 from 2:45 to 6 p.m. Details: No pre-registration required. Costumes are encouraged but not required. The Monster Mash Bash is a Free event for Teens! All teen attendees will be added to a raffle to win an Apple iPad and Apple pencil. We will have pumpkin painting, a caramel apple bar, Spooky Photo Booth, Scavenger-hunt, and more. Bring your friends to Alive Aurora for a great…

The City of Naperville has announced that Jason Arres, who currently serves as a deputy chief of the Naperville Police Department, has been named Naperville’s new police chief. The announcement was made following a three-month process involving a national search led by the public management consulting firm GovHR and multiple panel interviews involving City leaders, elected officials, police/union representatives, and community members. Arres, a 20-year veteran of the Naperville Police Department who has led the department as interim chief since former Chief Bob Marshall’s retirement in July, will be sworn in as chief of police on Nov. 10. “Throughout this…

Districts appear to favor Democrats in 2022 by 14-3 margin By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinois Democratic leaders in the General Assembly released a second draft of proposed congressional district maps over the weekend as they prepare to head into the final three days of their fall veto session. Like the first set of maps that were released Oct. 15, the latest draft would create a number of oddly-shaped districts that are meant to favor Democratic candidates going into the 2022 midterm elections. They would also create a second “coalition” district in the Chicago area, defined in the Illinois Voting Rights Act as “a district…

Get a jump start on your candy collection by trick-or-treating in downtown Geneva on Thursday, October 28. Look for the sign below for participating businesses. Hours are from 2-5pm.

For the seventh time in seven days days, and the fourth time in three days, Elgin police have responded to reports of gunfire in the night. This time, the results were fatal for one victim. On Monday morning at 2:11 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of N. Jackson Street for a report of a shooting. Officers located three adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds who were immediately transported to area hospitals for treatment. One victim has since been pronounced deceased. The decedent’s identity is being withheld pending notifications. The second victim sustained a serious injury; the third…

Let’s face it. We don’t want to write about it. You don’t want to read about it. Tampa Bay 38, Bears 3. Blech.

Did someone say #SpookySeason? Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 30 to come celebrate with us at #GenevaCommons for our Halloween Trunk or Treat, in partnership with Rising Lights Project and My Reccess Therapy. From a Classic Car Show, presented by the Classic Car Club of America and pumpkin painting with Color Me Mine, to a Halloween story time with Mike Schrettenbrunner and more, put on your best Halloween costume and bring the entire family for an epic celebration! Click here for further information. Date: October 30 Time:11:00 am – 1:00 pm Location: Geneva Commons, 602 Geneva Drive, Geneva

Batavia United Way hosts the Halloween-themed Bat Race 5K/10K every year in conjunction with Batavia’s BatFest. The 8th Annual 2021 Bat Race will take place on Saturday, October 30, 2021. This chip-timed race draws runners from all over the Chicagoland area to the beautiful Fox River Trail bike path. The race begins and ends on River St. and State St. in downtown Batavia. Costumes are encouraged but not required and we have a costume contest for those who do come in costume! This event is designed for runners of all ages and abilities. Participants can choose to walk or run the…

The Midwest Philharmonic Orchestra opens its 2021/22 Season: “Reimagined. Reignited” Sunday night at the Hemmens in Elgin. This is the MPO’s 15th Anniversary Season. The ALL-NEW Pops Concert on Halloween will feature world-famous movie music including music from STAR WARS ™, Pirates of the Caribbean, E.T., and more! Wrap up your Halloween weekend with the MPO and enjoy some great movie music performed by amazingly talented young musicians after trick or treating. ALL AGES ARE INVITED AND STAR WARS ™ FANS ARE ESPECIALLY INVITED. When: Sunday, October 31, 2021 Doors Open: 5:30 PM / Concert Starts: 6:00 PM Where: Hemmens Cultural Center, 45…

Join the Elgin Public House for an evening of feasting, murder and mystery! A three course meal served while you play along to find out “Who Dun It”. The rustle of silks and feathers under muted conversation was probably the last thing heard by the tragically and unexpectedly deceased at the Annual Billionaires Club Masquerade Ball. With a mystery under each feathery façade, unmasking the killer may be quite a challenge. It’s up to you to determine which partygoer is guilty, bring this crime to justice, and save the party! Attend the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball and help get…