Author: Fox Valley Magazine

In what might have been a catastrophic mass murder, Frank E. Ryan of Waterman, Illinois, has been found guilty of attempted murder when his effort to fill an Elburn home with natural gas was detected in time by the owner. According to Kane County Assistant State’s Attorneys Lori Anderson, Ryan’s actions “could have been catastrophic, killing many people and destroying multiple neighboring homes.” This afternoon, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced that Judge David P. Kliment found the 35-year-old Ryan guilty of the offense of attempted murder, Class X felony, 2 counts. Ryan had waived his right to…

Calling all Foodies! The Summer Annual Naperville Food Truck Festival is returning to the heart of downtown Naperville – the Naper Settlement. Featuring 25+ of the area’s best food trucks, live entertainment, beer & wine garden, face painter, balloon artist, mega bubble artist, caricaturist, henna tattoo artist and a Vendor Village featuring local businesses. This is a family friendly event with food & entertainment for kids plus everyone can enjoy the expansive historical grounds. 2022 Food Truck Lineup (More TBA Soon) Frankies Restaurant (Jerk Chicken)Dippin Dots (Futuristic Ice Cream)Kona Ice (Shaved Ice & Flavorwave)SmallCakes Aurora (Cupcakes & Ice Cream)Grumpy Gaucho…

The Venue in Aurora will present its third and final festival of the season, in honor of its third year in business, with The Americana Music Festival. On Friday, August 12, a three-day celebration will begin outdoors in beautiful Mundy Park in Aurora, just adjacent to The Venue. Friday at 7pm, music begins with Nora O’Connor & Casey McDonough and continues with Nathan Graham. Headliners Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes will conclude the evening with a 9:15PM performance. Saturday music gets underway at 6PM with local bluegrass duo Make It A Double, with Big Sadie to follow. Fox Valley favorites…

For over 40 years, second-generation family-owned business The PRIDE Stores have been servicing the Chicagoland area through its gas stations, convenience stores and restaurants.  Mario Spina, the owner, takes pride in every community of which they are a part.  The PRIDE Stores consist of 16 gas station, 3 different restaurants (Urban Counter, Taco Urbano, and The PRIDE Café), plus a boutique liquor store that carries some of the best local breweries in the area. The PRIDE Stores have a passion for Craft Beer and are constantly on the hunt to find the best local breweries to carry at each location,…

Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants. Filet Mignon Oscar Style Topped with an emulsified butter sauce, Maryland lump crab meat and adorned with two fresh asparagus spears. The Anvil Club309 Meier St.East Dundee, IL 601181-847-426-7710 “KFC” (Korean Fried Chicken) BAO BUNS Crispy Chicken Thighs, Red Cabbage, Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Dynamite Sauce and Korean BBQ Sauce. moto imoto181 S 1st St.St. Charles, IL 601741-630-425-0990 Tuna Tartar CityGate Grille’s new Bar Bites menu features this Tuna Tartare Stack with mango, avocado, red onion, red bell peppers, mango soy glaze, and sweet & spicy puffed rice.…

The Aurora Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with locating 17-year-old female Alicia Davis. Davis is 5’04 and approximately 190 lbs. She was last seen near N. Farnsworth Ave. and Molitor Rd. If you have any information on her whereabouts, please call APD investigations at (630) 256-5500.

Beginning in August 2008, Ralph Malacara spent 17 months sexually assaulting a pre-teen girl that knew him, and likely thought he had gotten away with it. On Friday, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser announced that Malacara, a resident of Dundee, would spend the next 15 years in an Illinois prison for his actions. The sentence was the result of a plea deal agreed to by Malacara in exchange for pleading guilty to the offense of predatory criminal sexual assault, a Class X felony. The prosecuting attorney, Kane County Assistant State’s Attorney Stacey Wittman, issued a statement with the announcement.…

North Aurora Days 2022 main events will be held at North Aurora Riverfront Park (25 East State Street) with community events spread throughout town! Friday, August 5 Food Vendors: 5:00 pm—11:00 pm Beer & Wine Tent: 5:00 pm—11:00 pm Free Face Painting and Balloon Art: 5:00 pm—8:00 pm Sponsorship Tables: 5:00 pm—11:00 pm Bands: The Jolly Ringwalds:  5:30pm—7:30pm     Whiskey Romance:  8:30pm—11:00pm Saturday, August 6 Food Vendors: 3:00 pm—11:00 pm Beer & Wine Tent: 3:00 pm—11:00 pm Free Face Painting and Balloon Art: 3:00 pm—8:00 pm Messenger Library sponsored Children’s Storytime and Show Featuring Ralph Covert of “Ralph’s World” and…

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where a stitch in time only saves 4 after inflation. So let’s get to it, starting with….. Goditi il Festa! OK, bang, you got us, Sherlock. We don’t know Italian and the title of this bit was obtained from an online translator. Sue us. (And it’s probably wrong. Online translators make everybody sound like Borat.) But still, Festa Italiana is a blast, particularly if you like meatballs, for which a contest is held. Click here for more. Erin Go “Woot-Woot” OK, so now it’s the Irish. Yes,…

It seems straight of 101 Dalmations, but this puppy rescue is all too real. On July 15, the Department of Justice and Virginia-based breeder/research company Envigo entered into a consent decree whereby Envigo agreed to a permanent prohibition on engaging in any activity at its facility in Cumberland, Virginia, that requires an Animal Welfare Act (AWA) license. Envigo also agreed to relinquish all remaining beagles – some 4,000 – at the Cumberland facility to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Envigo has been found guilty of dozens of federal regulation violations, resulting in dogs being ill, injured, underfed,…