Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Have you ever wished you could turn back time? To go back to a simpler, happy time filled with sock hops, drive-in theaters, muscle cars, and thick sideburns? Well get out your poodle skirts and leather jackets! Cirque Italia’s Gold Unit performers can’t wait to take you back to a time when hula hoops and soda fountains were abundant, Elvis Presley dominated the airwaves, greased hair was all the rage, and street racing was a parent’s greatest concern. Come along for the ride when a 1950s-obsessed adolescent falls asleep and dreams of living in this revolutionary era. This high-octane show…

From the upcoming July 2021 issue of Fox Valley Magazine!

The Elgin Police Department reported that at approximately 2:42am this morning they responded to a report of shots fired. Upon arrival at the 600 block of Villa Street, evidence of a shooting and property damage were located. No injuries have been reported at this time. This is the 37th reported incident of shots fired in Elgin this year, keeping the city on pace to match or break it’s 2016 record of 64 for the full year. If you have information that may assist, please call 847-289-2600. You may also text a tip to 847411 and include ElginPD at the beginning…

Aurora Police request that anyone with any information call APD Investigations at 630-256-5500.

37-year-old Chicago resident Bobby Heard agreed to a sentence of 25 years in jail in exchange for a guilty plea to the offense of armed robbery with a firearm, Class X felony, in connection with the September 2016 attempted robbery of a Carpentersville business during which his accomplice was shot and killed. Kane County Judge John A. Barsanti accepted the plea. At about 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7, 2016, Heard and 37-year old Kenyon Slater, both armed with handguns, entered a business in the 1600 block of Ravine Lane, Carpentersville, restrained two people who were working in the store and demanded…

Saturday Batavia Farmers Market The Batavia Farmers’ Market is located at N River St. between Wilson & Spring Streets in Batavia. Hours are 8am – 12pm. Enjoy an assortment of fresh greens, meats, eggs, soaps, baked goods, coffee and tea, and more. Live music too. And this weekend, The Artisan Collective will be “popping up” with 45 other makers, artists, and salvaged good vendors. For a list of 2021 vendors, visit Farmers Market – Batavia MainStreet (downtownbatavia.com). Aurora Saturdays in Downtown Aurora are headlined by fresh produce and fun at the Aurora Farmers Market, now in our 109th (2021) season!…

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where two wrongs don’t make a right, but three do. So let’s get to it, starting with….. Yeee-Haaaaw Well, that’ll wake you up in the morning. It’s that time of year again, after a 1-year hiatus because of you-know-what. Time to put on yer boots, fetch yer straw hat and mosey on down to the county fair. (We’re not entirely sure why we’ve broken into our best Jed Clampett routine, but we’re kinda likin’ it.) For whatever reason, we think county fairs are a blast. You should,…

According to a Kane County State’s Attorney news release, a 35 year-old Elgin man has been charged with the strangulation of his wife, whose dead body was discovered by police Monday after her 4-year-old son was found wandering blocks from their Elgin home. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the death of 33-year-old Wendy Ayllon, the release said. Ms. Ayllon was found dead in her home Monday evening after one of her four children was found wandering 5 blocks away. According to an Elgin Police Department report, at approximately 6:40 p.m. officers responded to the…

The Venue in Aurora has an eclectic musical experience on tap this weekend with three bands that cover a very wide swath of genres and styles. Back Yard Tire Fire Friday, July 16, 8pm Advance General Admission Terrace $25 (Seat provided) Advance General Admission Lawn seats $20. Bring Your Own Chair or blanket. +$5 door *This is a rain or shine outdoor concert. Known for connecting with the common man, the Illinois based outfit released 6 albums & 2 EPs over a decade, averaging 200 shows a year. Touring with everyone from Gov’t Mule to Rev Horton Heat and playing high profile festivals like…

Geneva’s RiverPark Summer Concert Series returns to provide great musical entertainment along the Fox River. The School of Rock Geneva House Band, comprised of its best students and several music teachers, takes the stage this Sunday, July 18. The group will provide an entertaining evening playing multiple genres of music including classical, rock, and rhythm and blues. The concert series gives the young, aspiring musicians of the School of Rock Geneva, 15 W. State St., an opportunity to showcase their talent. The concert will be held at 6 p.m. at River Park, located at North River Lane and Peyton Street…