Author: Fox Valley Magazine

An early-morning car theft in Elgin Township led to a car crash and a five-jurisdiction search for multiple juveniles suspected in the crime. At approximately 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, Kane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 1000 block of Woodcliff Drive in Unincorporated Elgin Township for a report of a stolen black BMW. A deputy located the BMW traveling south on Route 31 (S. La Fox Street) and notified other responding units. A second vehicle, possibly a chase vehicle identified as a white BMW, was also in the area with the black BMW. Deputies observed that the black BMW turned…

After an unprecedented two-year hiatus, the Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council will celebrate the 50-year milestone paying homage to Puerto Rican Heritage and Culture in Aurora with a one-day festival on Sunday July 31, 2022, at 65 S. Water Street, downtown Aurora (parking Lot B, directly across City Hall) from 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Admission is free to the public; however, donations are welcome. The one-day festival will feature music, live performances, children’s area, novelty vendors, beer garden, authentic Puerto Rican food vendors (among other cuisine), refreshing piña coladas and ice cream vendors. In addition to great entertainment and…

“Luca” to be shown at 8:35 p.m. at the 95th Street Community Plaza Naperville Park District’s A Night at the Movies series begins Friday, July 29 at the 95th Street Community Plaza at 8:35pm. Admission is free, and the movies family-friendly. Make sure to bring folding chairs or a blanket. The plaza is located at 3109 Cedar Glade Drive in Naperville. Opening night brings the Disney animated coming-of-age story “Luca.” Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s original feature film is a story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato,…

The mystery of the fire that prompted a wave of nostalgia and sadness throughout the tri-cities has apparently been solved. Two male juveniles have been charged with starting the three-alarm fire at the former Pheasant Run resort on North Avenue earlier this year. Two additional male juveniles have each been charged with trespassing at the resort as well. Each of the juveniles appeared at a detention hearing this morning with their parents where Judge Anthony Coco ordered that the two charged with starting the fire, one from Carol Stream and one from Wheaton, be detained, while the other two, one…

According to Naperville police, a masked man armed with a knife accosted a victim in a parking on the city’s southwest side. On Tuesday evening at approximately 9:15 p.m., Naperville Police officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of Fitness Drive to a report of an armed robbery. The preliminary investigation indicated that a masked man, armed with a knife, approached a victim in a parking lot and robbed the victim of cash and personal items. The offender then fled the area on foot. Naperville Police Officers, in collaboration with Aurora Police Officers, utilized K-9 and drone resources but were…

St. Charles Mayor And Aldermen Sound Off On Proposals For Developing Riverside Property That Housed Former Police Station On Monday, the St. Charles City Council heard four proposals for developing the site of the former police station at 211 North Riverside Avenue. Two of the proposals seemed to be met favorably, both of which would involve the construction of 5-7 story buildings in the heart of downtown St. Charles. As previously reported in the Kane County Chronicle, the first proposal, presented by local developer Frontier Development, along with Chicago-based The Prime Group, called for the construction of a 6-story building…

As one of the largest industries in Illinois, agriculture was the foundation for what is known today as the DuPage County Fair. Over 180 years ago when local farmers felt it was important to bring the community together, they decided to take turns hosting a Fair. The gatherings promoted agriculture and farming and included livestock judging; judging of produce, flowers, grains and baked goods; exhibits of new farming equipment and various contests for the entire community to enjoy. The Fair moved to its permanent home in 1955. We are proud to honor the legacy of our agricultural roots at the…

The Sugar Grove Corn Boil will be hosting its annual summer festival July 28-31, 2022. For over fifty years, the Corn Boil festival has been widely attended by not just the residents of Sugar Grove, but by those in the surrounding communities, and even some from a far. Each year the all-volunteer committee is committed to providing the best festival around. Festivities include: FREE live music. Check out the great line-up here.Carnival – Presale tickets for unlimited wristbands on sale at participating local banksFood Truck Thursday – The more the merrier! Starts at 5pm.Rock ‘n Roll Car Show – On…

The City of Naperville issued a statement Monday providing a partial explanation for the failure of the city’s outdoor warning sirens failed to go off as an EF-0 tornado touched down on the city’s southwest side. The statement first explained that the sirens are triggered by tornado warnings issued by the National Weather Service and that, initially, the NWS did not issue such a warning. However, when NWS did eventually issue a warning, the sirens failed to go off. Here is the statement in full: The safety of our community is a top priority for the City of Naperville. As…

An Aurora man was shot and killed during a family dispute overnight. Just after 1:40 a.m., Aurora’s 911 Telecommunications Center received a call of a person shot inside a home in the 1800 block of West Illinois Avenue. Officers found a man in the basement suffering from a gunshot wound. Aurora Fire paramedics transported the man to an area hospital in critical condition. Despite efforts by paramedics and emergency room staff, the man was pronounced dead. The preliminary investigation has determined that two family members were arguing when the suspect fired a gun, striking the victim. Detectives and Evidence Technicians…