Author: Fox Valley Magazine

For almost a decade, 47-year-old José Arellano of Aurora sexually assaulted two young women that he knew and were under the age of the 13. Today, Judge Salvatore LoPiccolo has sentenced Arellano to life imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Arellano posted a $30,000 bond on July 6, 2020 and was last seen Dec. 8, 2021, when he appeared remotely for a hearing. When he failed to appear for the next hearing, March 29, 2022, Judge Salvatore LoPiccolo issued a warrant for his arrest. Arellano was convicted in absentia by a Kane County jury in September of the following…

Fox Valley Ballet is very proud to present The Fox Valley Nutcracker, a Fox Valley holiday tradition that showcases students and families from local dance studios alongside professional dancers. Featuring beautiful dance, lavish sets, festive costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s magical score. Kick off your holiday season with The Fox Valley Nutcracker. PERFORMANCESSaturday, November 26, 2022 at 2:00pmSaturday, November 26, 2022 at 7:00pmSunday, November 27, 2022 at 2:00pm VENUEBatavia Fine Arts Centre1250 W Wilson StBatavia, IL 60510 Tickets can be purchased here.

Enjoy a merry evening of family fun at the Geneva Commons Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Celebration this Friday, November 25, from 6-8pm. Holiday lights and festive selfie stations, free hot chocolate and candy canes, and the lighting of the Christmas tree by Santa himself will welcome this special season to hearts of all ages. This event is FREE for everyone to enjoy. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be here with the Matt Holm – State Farm Agent Fire Truck and many Christmas Characters. The festivities will be held at Geneva Commons, 602 Commons Drive (just off Randall) in…

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the annual Downtown Naperville Parade of Lights on Friday, November 25. The parade will travel through the heart of downtown under the beautiful twinkling lights. Bundle up and enjoy an evening of festivities and brightly lit floats. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to celebrate the season Immediately following the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit with kids inside the Naperville Public Library until 9 p.m. The proceeds of the 2022 Parade of Lights fundraiser by Rotary Club of Naperville Charities will go to area non-profits who support diverse populations…

In the evening of November 8, 2018, Alexander Nicolas was near his vehicle on E. Forest Avenue in West Chicago when he was approached by two men, Juan Calderon of Aurora and Emilio Guillen of Rockford. The two men physically attacked and ultimately shot Nicolas in the head, with Guillen giving the order to shoot Nicolas and Calderon pulling the trigger. After shooting Nicolas, the men got into Guillen’s car and fled the scene. Nicolas was found in a pool of blood, dead, early the next morning. He was 26 years old. On Thursday, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin…

Since October 23rd, the Elgin Police Department has been made aware of five incidents involving a subject watching young females and fondling himself over his clothing, according to a statement from the department. The subject is described as a male Hispanic in his mid 30-40’s, approximately 5’8’’ with short black hair. All the incidents have occurred on the east side of Elgin with times ranging from 6:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. During the incidents the subject has been observed riding a bicycle, walking, or sitting in a park. These incidents are currently under investigation by EPD’sMajor Investigations Division. If anyone…

The City of Aurora welcome the Christmas season in style last night with its annual tree lighting, parade and fireworks, as well as a new twist this year – the opening of Christkindlmarket. Here are some sights and sounds from a wonderful, albeit chilly, evening. Tree Lighting And Parade Fireworks Christkindlmarket

Experience the magic of Christmas in Batavia with your family and friends at Batavia’s Celebration of Lights on Sunday, Novermber 27. Stroll Christmas Tree Lane, featuring 25 holiday trees decorated by local organizations and businesses, and enjoy all the festive bright lights and sounds of the holiday season. Festival activities include the Mayor’s tree lighting ceremony, free hayrides with a food donation to the Batavia Food Pantry, a community sing-a-long, a performance by The Batavia Community Band, a story hour, holiday craft activities and a family photo opportunity with Santa. The Depot Museum also will be hosting a special exhibit…

One man was killed and one sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries after an early-morning head-on collision on Plank Road in the area west of Marshall Road, in unincorporated Plato Township. According to a police report, 22-year-old Harvy S. Barrios of Elgin was driving a 2014 Ford Fusion eastbound on Plank Road at about 12:48am this morning and passed a vehicle that was also traveling east. Witnesses indicated that Barrios passed the other vehicle in a no-passing zone.  At the same time, a 2016 Subaru driven by Zabryan T. Dumas, 31, of Sycamore was traveling west on Plank Road when…

Update: Road is now open. According to a traffic alert posted by the Aurora Police Department, APD is currently on scene of a traffic accident with reported injuries (VEHICLE VS SEMI) in the 2700 block of N Eola Road. N Eola Road is shutdown between Ferry Road and Butterfield Road. Motorists should seek alternative routes at this time. Updates will be provided once the roadway is open.