Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain announced yesterday that his office’s flags will be flown at half staff this weekend in honor of the death of North Carolina police officer Ryan Hayworth, who was killed in the line of duty last Monday. “He may not be a local officer,” Hain wrote, “but he has family that lives locally. Now, more than ever, we need to stand behind those that raise their right hand, take the oath, and wear the badge. They are the thin blue line between peace and anarchy.” Officer Hayworth, along with his training officer, were at the scene…

Nora O’Connor & Casey McDonoughFriday, October 22, 8pm Advance Admission – Premium Seating $15 Advance General Admission $10. +$5 door Founding members of The Flat Five, Nora & Casey have been sharing the stages of Chicago and the US for 20 + years! Both bring a very unique voice to all of their projects. Casey spends his time playing in a number of bands around Chicago, including The Western Elstons. He tours national and international with NRBQ. Nora is currently working on her third solo album and when she’s not playing w/ Casey and The Flat Five she spends time…

The Elgin Theatre Company will present A Doll’s House, Part 2 as its first live production of the 2021-2022 season. The play was written by Lucas Hnath and is directed by Thomas Neumann. In 1879 Nora closed the door on her unhappy marriage by walking out the door and actually leaving her husband and children behind. Now, fifteen years later, Nora returns to put final closure to the parts of her life that were left in limbo. However, when new information becomes known and emotionally loaded accusations come forth Nora is now left with unexpected decisions that must be made.…

(Photo: Bluestream) By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinois The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Cook County tax on gun purchases is unconstitutional, but it left the door open for a more tailored tax that specifically goes toward mitigating gun violence and its effects. The Cook County gun tax, which took effect in April 2013, imposed a $25 fee for retail gun purchases in the county, as well as a 5 cent fee per cartridge of centerfire ammunition and 1 cent per cartridge fee for rimfire ammunition. The taxes were challenged by the trade group Guns Save Life Inc. in a…

Act responsibly, because the police will be watching. The St. Charles Police Department has announced that it will be participating with agencies across the state as they seek to curb intoxicated driving over the weeks preceding and up to Halloween. The high-visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign will run through the early-morning hours of November 1st. During this period, motorists in St. Charles will see an increase in patrols as officers will be specifically designated to locate dangerous intoxicated drivers. “We want to make sure that everyone either participating in Halloween events or just driving through the…

Witches, Wine and Wander is back! Bring your favorite witches, come in costume if you dare, and come haunt your favorite vintage market while enjoying tasty treats and this years selection of assorted wines. Where: Presented by the State Street Market Shops. 700 North State Street in Elgin. When: Tonight, 6-8pm

By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday urged eligible Illinoisans to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot and called on skilled nursing facilities to make booster shots available to patients and staff by Thanksgiving. Currently anyone who received the Pfizer vaccine and is over 65 years of age or at higher risk of COVID-19 because of their jobs, living conditions or underlying medical condition should get a booster shot of the same vaccine. This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to rule on the same recommendation for people in those age and…

On Wednesday, in response to multiple external threats that resulted in Naperville North High School terminating classes early and/or going to “soft lockdown” procedures, Jason Arres, Naperville Interim Chief of Police; Keith Cross, Aurora Chief of Police; Robert Berlin, DuPage County State’s Attorney; James Glasgow, Will County State’s Attorney; Dan Bridges, Superintendent, Naperville School District 203; and Dr. Adrian Talley, Superintendent, Indian Prairie School District 204, issued the following public letter addressing the situation: To the Aurora and Naperville Communities: As leaders in the cities of Aurora and Naperville, we take our responsibility for the safety of our communities very…

The Second Edition of the Film Festival Will Include Films Debuting at Telluride, Cannes, Sundance and SXSW The AfterImage Film Festival is pleased to announce the first nine selections of its 2021 lineup. This highly curated, four-day cinema experience, which takes place at the Charlestowne 18 Cinema, will feature over 20 films, many of which premiered at some of the world’s most prestigious film festivals including Sundance, SXSW, Berlin, Telluride, Cannes and more.  AfterImage Director Andrew Carlin said the film festival is ready to come back safely: “We’re thrilled to be back after our hiatus,” Carlin said. “Just a few…