Author: Fox Valley Magazine

A 44-year-old Elgin man has been charged with the brutal stabbing death of his 33-year-old brother, with whom he shared a residence. On December 18th at approximately 6:59 a.m., Elgin police officers responded to the area of Summit Street and Hiawatha Drive for a check on the welfare of a subject. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male who was taken into custody on unrelated, outstanding warrants. Through further investigation it was determined that the subject lived in the 700 block of Preston Ave. Officers responded to this location and found a dead man inside the residence. The Kane County…

Due to the dangerous weather conditions, the Christkindlmarket Chicago and Aurora will reduce their hours and close at 4pm on Thursday, December 22. The Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville will stay closed all day on Thursday, December 22. All three market locations will be closed on Friday, December 23 and Saturday, December 24. As this week marks the end of the season of the Christkindlmarket Chicago and Aurora, visitors are encouraged to visit both locations today or tomorrow. The Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville at Gallagher Way will be open daily from December 26 – December 31, 2022. Further updates about the Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville at Gallagher Way will be posted on the Christkindlmarket website and the Christkindlmarket…

Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants. (Above: BBQ Bacon Burger from Chicago Street Pour House In Elgin.) Octopus CarpaccioAcidic, spicy, and with just the right amount of tang, the Octopus Carpaccio is a go-to snack for many guests dining at The Graceful Ordinary. This popular dish consists of thinly sliced octopus cooked in lemon, which is then topped with lemon puree, chili oil for some heat, and pickled mustard seeds. The acidity from the lemon combined with the tangy punch from the pickled mustard seeds makes for a savory mind melt — enjoy…

The National Weather Service continues to update its forecast for the major storm expected to hit the Fox Valley tomorrow. NWS has moved up the storm’s expected arrival time, indicating dangerous travel conditions beginning Thursday mid-morning in the western portion of the region. In addition to falling and blowing snow, extreme cold will worsen the dangerous conditions Thursday and Friday as wind chills will drop to as low as 35 degrees below zero early Friday morning. Once the snow stops, dangerous cold will continue through the holiday weekend. Needless to say, travel during this period is highly discouraged. We’ll keep…

The Kane County Coroner has identified the Elgin man who police found deceased Sunday morning in a residence in the 700 block of Preston Avenue. The man has been identified as Gerardo Hernandez, Male, 33, of Elgin. According to the coroner’s press release, the preliminary cause of death was multiple stab and incised wounds. Toxicology was sent out to a forensic lab and results are pending. The Kane County Coroner’s Office is working with the Elgin Police Department in the further investigation into the cause and manner of death. Detectives from the Major Investigations Division continue to investigate this incident,…

If the National Weather Service is right, the Fox Valley will get a White Christmas this year, and then some. The Chicago branch of the NWS is warning that a strong winter storm will impact the region Thursday through Saturday, with potential blizzard conditions Thursday evening into Friday evening. While snow accumulation hasn’t been forecast yet, the NWS indicates that the greatest danger will be the strong winds creating blizzard-like conditions, with poor visibility and heavy drifting. According to the warning, if possible, those traveling should begin to consider alternate travel plans. Bitterly cold air & strong winds will also…

Elgin police were performing a routine “health check” on a citizen Saturday morning when they came across a man with outstanding warrants whom they promptly arrested and took into custody. Upon learning where he lived, officers went to his residence and found a dead man. The identity of the male will not be released at this time and the cause and manner of death will be determined by the Kane County Coroner’s Office pending the results of an autopsy. On December 18th at approximately 6:59 a.m. officers responded to the area of Summit St. and Hiawatha Dr. for a check…

In yet another extraordinary turn of events, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser has again reversed herself and has cancelled a Grand Jury review of the evidence surrounding the fatal shooting of Ludwig, the beloved dog of Wayne resident Joe Petit, according to an email from Mosser to Petit’s attorney obtained by Fox Valley Magazine. The Grand Jury was scheduled to be empaneled this coming Tuesday. “I have not changed my position on this case not being chargeable,” Mosser wrote in the email to Scott Sheen, the attorney representing Petit in his effort to bring charges against Hal Phipps, Petit’s…

 (Capitol News Illinois file photo) By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinois By now, almost everyone in Illinois has heard that Jan. 1 will mark the beginning of a significant change in the state’s criminal justice system – the elimination of cash bail. It’s an issue that dominated the 2022 campaigns and has been both praised and criticized on editorial pages in newspapers across the state. It essentially means that starting Jan. 1, the decision as to whether a criminal suspect should be held in jail while awaiting trial will be based on public safety and the likelihood the suspect will flee…

Taxpayers throughout the Fox Valley will be ponying up significantly more for public schools next year as school boards from Elgin’s U-46 to Naperville’s D203 crank up their requested levies significantly, reflecting in large part the spike in inflation experienced during 2022, which shows few signs of lessening. The latest district to drop the hammer is St. Charles District 303, whose Board, citing skyrocketing labor costs and supply chain challenges, voted Monday evening to raise its levy by 5.95% for the coming year. This was merely the last in a slew of increases in the Fox Valley’s major school districts.…