Author: Fox Valley Magazine

A man was found dead Saturday near Jaycee Park in Oswego, the result of a gunshot wound to the head, according to Oswego police. At approximately 11:29 a.m., Oswego Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Saugatuck Rd for a report of an unresponsive subject. The body of an adult male was found deceased in dense brush south of Jaycee Park. On Sunday, a forensic autopsy was performed by the Kendall County Coroner’s Office which indicated that the individual had suffered a single self-inflicted gunshot wound. As of this time, the release of the identity of the individual is…

An Algonquin woman reported missing since Sunday morning has been found dead in the Fox River, according to a police report. Kimberly Koerner, 52, had last been seen at around 9:00am Sunday morning walking away from the Jewel Food Store at 1501 E Algonquin. Authorities had issued a plea for the public’s assistance via social media Sunday evening. This morning, the Algonquin Police Department announced that a body fitting the description of Koerner has been located in the Fox River and that the body has been taken by the Kane County Coroner’s office for official identification. According to reports, the…

Chicago’s notorious improv troupe, Second City, is back to make you laugh through the holidays with its new revue “I Saw Mommy Kissing the Second City.” Have a holly jolly holiday season with Chicago’s famed improv and sketch comedy theater. The annual end of year tradition continues at the newly renovated Copley Theatre, where you will never be more than 70 feet away from the side-splitting, song filled holiday spectacular. Whether you are on the nice list or the naughty list, this show will have you laughing so hard you shoot eggnog out your nose. Skip the long lines and…

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra and the Elgin Master Chorale will present their Holiday Spectacular at The Hemmens in Elgin on Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11. Celebrate the holidays with your favorite scenes from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and other holiday favorites such as Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride and Christmas Festival, all with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and the Elgin Master Chorale. With any luck, there may have a special visitor from the North Pole as well. Timothy Semanik, conductor Featuring Guest Artists: Elgin Master Chorale Tickets: Gold + Red $35 / Green $20; Students & Youth tickets $10 Purchase Performances:…

The legendary Geneva Christmas Walk took place Friday evening on 3rd Street under windy but mild conditions. The traditional parade and presentation of candy canes to the Mayor preceded a visit from Santa and the lighting of the Christmas tree. It was a magical evening for all. Scenes From The Walk Justa Coupla Guys On Location…

A report from the Kane County Chronicle published this morning states that, according to previously unreleased police reports obtained pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, Katelyn E. Rougas, the woman whose vehicle fatally struck Batavia’s Tammy Berke on East State Street in September, told police that “she had taken prescribed medication and had fallen asleep before the crash.” The revelation comes as the victim’s son, Sebastian Berke, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Rougas seeking in excess of $50,000 in damages. On the evening of September 28, Berke was walking southbound in the center turn lane…

Officers from the Aurora Police Department and the Aurora Fire Department who rescued a 9-year-old boy from drowning two weeks ago received national attention from CNN yesterday during a “Beyond The Call of Duty” segment. Just before 4:30p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, Aurora’s 911 Telecommunications Center received reports of a 9-year-old drowning. Aurora Police officers and Aurora Firefighters were dispatched to the scene. When officers arrived, they found the boy, who had fallen through ice, and an adult woman who had gone in to attempt to save the child. Officers were able to determine the 9-year-old had entered a frozen…

Geneva’s historic shopping district will be glowing with Christmas spirit tonight as the annual Christmas Walk rings in the Christmas season. From roasted chestnuts to caroling and hot cocoa, downtown Geneva will offer a magical evening for all ages. The formal ceremonies begin at 318 Coffeehouse where, at 5:45pm, Bob’s Candy Cane Parade, named in honor of local legend Bob Untiedt, will set out to the accompaniment of the Geneva High School drum and flagline and more than 100 loyal bell ringing customers to present the first candy cane of the season to the Mayor right before the tree is…

A 19-year-old Lake in the Hills man has been arrested and charged with Driving Under The Influence and Reckless Homicide in connection with a fatal rollover crash at the exit of I-90 and Route 47 in Huntley, Illinois State Police announced today. On September 3, 2022, at approximately 1:54 a.m., ISP District 15 Troopers responded to investigate a single vehicle rollover traffic crash on the Interstate 90 westbound exit to Illinois Route 47, in Huntley. The suspect, who was driving the vehicle, was transported to a local area hospital with serious injuries. An male-adult passenger was ejected from the vehicle…

A Geneva woman has filed suit in Cook County circuit court against Massage Envy in Geneva alleging that she was sexually assaulted by a therapist with a known record of criminal activity. Christine Schirtzinger, 51, alleged that James Garrett, a licensed therapist at Massage Envy, assaulted her three times during a session on December 12, 2020. The nature of the alleged assaults involved improper touching during the massage. Garrett was charged with multiple felonies related to the incident and ended up pleading guilty to a reduced misdemeanor sexual offense charge. Garrett was placed on 24 months sex offender probation, ordered…