Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Two people died and one was critically injured in a three-vehicle crash early this morning at the intersection of Kirk and Fabyan in Geneva.   The Geneva Police and Fire departments responded to the accident, which was initially discovered by West Chicago Police at around 12:45am. The preliminary investigation indicates a 2016 Dodge Charger was traveling westbound on Fabyan Parkway and violated a red traffic light at Kirk Road. The vehicle entered the intersection and collided with a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe heading southbound on Kirk Road. The collision forced the Dodge Charger into a secondary accident with a tow…

A DuPage County woman who shot and killed her boyfriend of 8 years in March 2020 has been released by DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin. The charge of First-degree murder against her has been officially dropped. On the evening of March 17, 2020, police were called to a home in the the 6s100 block of Lakewood Drive and found Nicarro Laroy Drake with a fatal gunshot wound. According to a police report, Drake’s girlfriend, April O. Turner, grabbed a handgun from the closet after an alleged act of physical abuse during a party at her home. Turner shot at…

An Aurora man has been charged with First-degree murder in the brutal beating death of Isidro Nevarez, also of Aurora. Earlier this month, the 33-year-old subject allegedly struck the 68-year-old Nevarez multiple times in the head with a blunt object, killing him. The alleged offense took place at a Grove Street residence. The accused then stole Nevarez’s pick-up truck, as well as credit cards issued to Nevarez, which he used at several locations. In all, the accused has been charged with: First-degree murder, 2 countsPossession of a stolen motor vehicle, Class 2 felony, 2 countsUnlawful use of a credit card,…

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where our ghosts are better than yours. So let’s get to it, starting with….. We’re Almost There… We promise. The end is nearly here. Starting next weekend, no more bloody Halloween events. And certainly fewer events involving anything to do with pumpkins. So hang in there. We’re almost done… Click here for more. Last Chance, Part I For those of you who are brain-damaged enough to actually enjoy being scared to death this weekend is your last chance to experience some pretty crazy stuff. We’ve always wondered…

Early in the morning of Aug. 22, 2020, a man allegedly shot and killed 41-year-old Francisco Trujillo-Uscanga of Elgin, while seriously injuring another man, at a traffic light in Elgin. The suspect, a 23-year-old man from Lake in the Hills, has now been indicted by a Grand jury on charges including 2 counts of First-degree murder, Attempted first-degree murder (Class X felony), Armed violence (Class X felony) and Unlawful possession of a weapon by a street gang member (Class 2 felony). The accused was a passenger in a white sedan that was traveling south on Route 31 (North State Street)…

Elgin police used almost every tool available – including K9’s, drones and air support – to corner and then arrest a subject wanted by a “neighboring agency” Wednesday evening. At approximately 5:55pm, Elgin police officers identified a subject in the 1000 block of Summit St whom they recognized as being a subject wanted by a neighboring agency. When approached by officers, the subject fled in a vehicle and subsequently crashed the vehicle in the 1200 block of Coldspring Rd. Officers were then able to setup a perimeter and requested numerous resources to the scene, including K9’s, drones and air support. A…

(Developer’s rendering of new casino and hotel.) In a unanimous vote, the Aurora city council gave final approval to a redevelopment agreement that will move Hollywood Casino from its current downtown location to a sprawling new complex to be built on city land directly across Farnsworth Avenue from the Chicago Premier Outlets mall. During a rowdy session which saw at least two protestors removed from the chamber, the council approved the plan which calls for the city to raise $50 million in general obligation bonds for development of the new site. The bonds will be repaid from property taxes paid…

The Geneva Chamber is bringing back the popular Cocoa Crawl in 2022.  The tasty event takes place on November 5 from 11am-4pm throughout Geneva. Cocoa creations will be offered for a $20 ticket. Tickets can be purchased at genevachamber.com.  A map of participating businesses and their drink selections is also available on the order page. This event is suitable for adults and children. Note: This is an open house format between the hours of 11 am and 4 pm.  You can sample at any of the participating businesses, in any order during those times (times are noted for exceptions).   Only…

Aurora Downtown will host its annual Trick or Treat Downtown event from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. Costumes are encouraged, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Aurora Downtown, a group of downtown business and property owners, first hosted the event in 2015, and it has since become a family favorite. “It’s such a fun, lively event. We love to see the community’s creativity every year,” said Marissa Amoni, manager of Aurora Downtown. The free event invites families to dress up and visit more than 40 participating locations in downtown Aurora. Small businesses, museums, and several restaurants…

On Monday evening, the Chicago Bears put a beatdown on the New England Patriots, winning 33-14 in a game that wasn’t even that close. It was the first time ever that the Bears have won in Foxborough. Also on Monday evening, local podcast Justa Coupla Guys livestreamed their first ever Monday Night Football podcast from Rookies American Pub and Grill in St. Charles. Coincidence? Experts aren’t so sure. “There’s really no other possible explanation,” stated a Geneva lawyer who requested anonymity to discuss the situation. “I mean, the Bears stink, right? They’re going up against Belichick IN Foxborough, on Monday…