Author: Fox Valley Magazine

The Oswego Police Department announced today that it has completed a case review with the Kendall County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding the investigation of the incident that occurred on Sunday, May 16, 2021, in the drive-thru of the Portillo’s restaurant in Oswego. “Based on this case review, along with information obtained during the investigation which included numerous interviews and the review of several videos and statements, the following has been determined: There is no video that shows the beginning of the event, Statements by the involved parties and witnesses offer a contradiction of events, Multiple statements indicate the employee told…

The latest released by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce.  (Note: Download to pdf using the ↓ on the toolbar below.)

Volunteer Chamus Burnside-Savazzini of the Aurora Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority distributes food to visitors at the Holiday Hopes Food Distribution last November. In honor of the Juneteenth holiday on June 19, Aurora members of historically Black fraternities and sororities will volunteer at the food distribution drive-thru on Friday, June 18. The City of Aurora is helping 750 families put food on their tables – and grills – this holiday weekend. Free groceries will be distributed at the 11th Pop-Up Pantry Drive-Thru beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 18 at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive.

Partake in an enchanted tale as old as time, under the stars. CTE and FVTC have combined to tell this beloved classic fairy tale at CTE’s first live performance after a year and a half. Filled with all your favorite characters, like Belle, the Beast, Lumiere, Gaston, and all the rest – plus, of course, dancing forks and enchanted furniture! With a cast ranging from age 7 to age 20, this performance is a wonderful way to welcome the actors and their families, and our community, back to our stage. Special Considerations for this Show: The bandshell benches and lawn…

The Piazza in Aurora has three great shows on tap this weekend, with both indoor and outdoor shows on the menu. June 18 Indoor The Reverend Horton Heat with Dale Watson Singer, songwriter and guitarist The Reverend Horton Heat (aka Jim Heath) has been called “the godfather of modern rockabilly and psychobilly.”  He’ll be bringing his unique brand of storytelling and tall tales to the Whiskey Hill Main Stage on Friday evening, starting at 7pm. Outdoor Sixteen Candles Experience the nostalgia and energy of the greatest decade of music – the 1980’s!! Entertaining audiences since 2003, Sixteen Candles travels the country to…

A “limited” number of fans will be able to attend Bears’ training camp at Halas Hallas well.

Check out the Strawberry Festival this weekend at Windy Acres Farm in Geneva. Fresh Strawberries, Strawberry Shortcake, Organic Strawberry Slushies, LUNCH, Bar, LIVE MUSIC, Kids’ Attractions, Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, Strawberry Jam, Shopping, Lounge, Strawberry Plants, Bakery and a lot more. Gates Open 9-6pm. Attractions Open 10-6pm. $12 per person ages 2 and older to enter attractions area. No entry fee for farm stand open air market. Windy Acres Farm is Located at 37w446 Fabyan Pkwy Geneva, Il 60134 1/4 mile west of Randall Road 630-232-6429 www.WindyAcresFarmStand.com

What a great Dad’s Day outing.

In collaboration with the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission, the YWCA of Elgin, Special Needs for Special Children, the Windy City Bulls, and O.N.E., get in on the fun and pride as participants travel through the communities of Elgin’s African Descendants, the 54 Flag salute to Mother Africa, and all those that paved the way, with Elgin’s Annual Juneteenth Motorcade and Festivities. The motorcade will assemble at 12 noon on Saturday, and at 1pm it will be on the road. Absolutely no one will be allow to join the Motorcade en route. Upon its return, the Festivities will be ready and…

4th suspect is in custody and has been charged with 5 Felony counts.