Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser has charged a 19-year-old man with the offenses of reckless homicide, Class 3 felony, and driving on a revoked license, Class A misdemeanor, in a May 8 crash that killed 36-year-old Carl Bley of Hoffman Estates. Kane County prosecutors allege that between 11:30 a.m. and noon May 8, 2021, the accused was driving a vehicle at a high rate of speed north on South Eighth Street (Route 31) in West Dundee. As he approached the intersection of Strom Drive, driving recklessly and at least 25 MPH over the posted 35 MPH limit, he struck…

The Venue in Aurora will present a “Jazz in the Park Festival” this Saturday featuring DOSH at 5pm, Joe Policastro Trio at 6:15, Chris Greene Quartet at 7:30 and Chicago Soul Jazz Collective at 9PM. Doors open 4pm. DOSH Call him a one-man band, a virtuoso, a gifted collaborator or a family man, Martin, Marty, Dosh or Dad, Minneapolis avant-rock luminary Martin Dosh is lauded by fellow musicians for his astounding solo, multi-instrumental abilities, mashing together elements of jazz, electro, hip-hop, minimalism, and ambient. Joe Policastro Trio Their unique blend of jazz has an acoustic aesthetic. Featuring Dave Miller on guitar, Mikel…

Aurora’s “Downtown Alive!” presents Eagles tribute band One of the These Nights this Friday from 6pm – 830pm at RiverEdge Park. One of These Nights gives a two-hour plus, note-for-note tribute to The Eagles and their hit music. “One of These Nights does not simply play the music of The Eagles, they become The Eagles.” RiverEdge Park is located at 360 N. Broadway in Aurora. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at  paramountaurora.com/riveredge/.

UPDATE:  The Elgin Police department announced today that jurisdiction for the investigation falls to the Illinois State Police. Elgin Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a dead body discovered this afternoon in the Fox River. According to the Elgin Police Department, at approximately 1:56 p.m. today, officers and fire department personnel responded to a report of a body in the water in the Fox River under the Route 20 overpass. A subject was located and recovered by the fire department and pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation is ongoing and at this time there is no further information available.

The Aurora Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Michelle Avilla. She is an Hispanic female with brown hair, 5’4″, and approximately 120 lbs. If you have any information on Michelle’s whereabouts, please call Aurora Police Department Investigations at 630-256-5500.

Believe it or not, the Drive-in Laser Light Show is coming to the Kane County Fairgrounds in St Charles. (No sharks with frickin’ lasers will be presented.) Two action-packed family-friendly laser shows per night, 9pm and 10:30pm.  (Only one show on Sunday.) The Laser Shows include some of your favorite musical hits from current pop to classic rock. All choreographed with cutting-edge effects, high-powered lasers, and DUAL large screen laser projection. There’s even a dedicated “Tail-Gate” seating area for every vehicle. Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments! Imagine a night out with the family or friends for way less…

The Geneva Concerts in the Park series presents Chicago band Final Say this Wednesday, July 7 at 7pm. “With vibrant, youthful energy and an extensive repertoire of songs that range from the latest Top 40 hits to classics that always bring an audience to their feet, Final Say delivers an impassioned show that makes the audience feel like they’re a part of something remarkable.” Geneva Concerts in the Park is held at Stephen Persinger Recreation Center Soccer Fields, 3507 Kaneville Rd. in Geneva.

The Elgin History Museum, in partnership with Chicagoland Thunderbird Club, will be hosting its 2021 Classic Car Show on Sunday, July 11 at the Elgin History Museum, 360 Park Street in Geneva. The show runs from 11am – 4pm. This event has been a Museum favorite since 2012 and it keeps growing every year. The show is open to all years and makes: Stock or modified cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Cars are featured on the front lawn and spill out onto Park Street. Enjoy music by the Belvederes, and there will be food available to purchase. New this year will…

As previously reported, Arcada Theater in downtown St. Charles is presenting its long-waited re-opening this weekend, beginning on Friday, July 9. Here’s the run-down. Friday, July 9 Loenid & Friends (Sold Out) 8pm The theatre’s grand reopening party will feature Leonid & Friends. Arcada’s Ron Onesti stated, “It is one of the most exciting tributes to the band CHICAGO in the world, and loved by the actual band Chicago. They have sold out every time they have played the Arcada Theatre.” Saturday, July 10 The CHICAGO Experience – A Tribute to CHICAGO 8pm “Saturday in the ARC….” The Chicago…

Elgin’s Concert in the Park series will feature Groove Hotel Tuesday evening at 7pm at Wing Park. Groove Hotel sprang from the roots of the Dean Moriarty Jazz Band, whose work ranged from the standard jazz repertoire of Miles, Monk, Mingus, and Coltrane, to an evening-long recasting of rock music standards called “Woodstock: Long Time Gone” which premiered at the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center in 2005. Dean alums Dan Kasten, Jeff Layng, and Phil Pilcher teamed up with Bob Rub and Dave Timmcke to form Groove Hotel, with the idea of adding guest musicians on a regular basis. When guests…