Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Batavia Mainstreet is hosting the 10th annual Cocktails in the Park Fundraiser July 23rd 7:00-10:00 pm at Appleton Park. Discover downtown Batavia and enjoy an evening on the riverbanks of the Fox River with live music, drinks, small plates and more. Cocktails in the Park raised over $25,000 last year and the hope is to surpass that with help from the community. The funds raised will be used to support other downtown programming from Batavia MainStreet, such as BatFest, Batavia Farmers’ Market, Dinner Table, Block Party and more. Entry tickets for the event are $40 in advance and can be…

For 20 years, the juried Geneva Arts Fair has risen in attendance and notoriety.  From 10 am-5 pm both days, this fine arts show showcases fine artisans from around the country in a host of mediums. Downtown Third Street in Geneva serves as a picturesque backdrop for the outdoor fine arts show that has been voted tops by Best Art Fairs by artfaircalendar.com This prestigious show includes free art activities for children of all ages. Thanks to the support of generous sponsors, visitors can enjoy stunning displays of artistry for free. Geneva merchants and restaurants will be open all weekend…

An Elgin man is wanted by police in connection with a shooting incident in McHenry early Monday morning. 27-year-old Lewis C. McCracken of Elgin has been charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Battery and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon in relation to an incident that occurred in Huntley in the early morning hours of Monday, July 18. At approximately 4:18 am, officers of the Huntley Police Department responded to the 11800 block of Cape Cod Lane for a report of shots fired. The offender had left the scene prior to officers’ arrival. Officers secured the scene and provided…

The Ted Nugent Detroit Muscle Tour Rolls into the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles with Special Guest The Outfit, July 23rd & 24th Interview by Fox Valley Magazine’s Kevin Ketchum The “Motor City Madman,” Ted Nugent, who is now almost as well known for his gun-toting political views as he is for his hard rock guitar playing, returns to The Arcada Theatre for two nights of All American Rock on July 23rd and July 24th. The show is all about the music with six decades of multi-platinum hits.  Classics including “Stranglehold” (ranked in the Top 100 Classic Rock Songs and #1…

The City of Elgin has had a difficult record on the past few years when it comes to gunfire incidents. Last year, the city set a record with 66 such incidents, eclipsing the previous record of 64 set in 2016. This year to date, the city has experienced incidents at a slightly lower rate, with 31 having been recorded as of July 18. Yesterday, the Elgin Police Department announced some progress. On April 10, 2022, at 5:19 a.m., officers responded to the 1600 block of Maple Ln for a report of shots fired. On May 31, 2022 at 1:27 a.m.,…

Administrative rule change seeks to close gaps identified with alleged Highland Park shooter By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinois The Illinois State Police announced Monday they will start using a broader definition of what constitutes a “clear and present danger” when reviewing a person’s Firearm Owners Identification card. That’s a factor ISP considers when deciding whether to grant someone a FOID card or to revoke or suspend a card that has already been issued. The change is meant to address gaps in the process that were identified in the wake of the July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park. The alleged…

Two men, one believed to be armed, carjacked a pick-up truck in Bartlett in the early evening yesterday, leading to a massive manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies. According to police, at approximately 5:00 p.m., a male black suspect and a male white suspect, both in their mid-20s, approached a victim who was sitting inside a 2000 Dodge Ram work vehicle in the 200 block of Miles Parkway and threatened him with what was believed to be a firearm. The male black suspect then stole the vehicle and fled the scene. The male white suspect fled on foot and was…

Three people were killed dead and two others injured after a shooter opened fire in the food court of a Greenwood, Indiana, shopping mall Sunday evening, police say. Greenwood is a suburb of Indianapolis. According to Greenwood Police Department Chief Jim Ison, around 6:00 pm, multiple people called 911 to report an active shooter at the Greenwood Park Mall. The victims include one male and four females, including a 12-year-old girl whose parents brought her to the hospital with minor injuries after the shooting, the chief said, noting she is expected to be “just fine.” The second injured victim was hospitalized and…

Whether it was just an incredibly stupid prank in this age of mass shootings or something more sinister, the Aurora Police Department couldn’t have been too happy Saturday evening. At 7:30pm, APD’s 911 Center received a call reporting a disturbance at the Chicago Premium Outlets. The caller said an offender was barricaded in a store with a victim. APD responded, attempted to make contact, but ultimately had to force entry into the store, only to find no one inside. The report of a barricaded subject was, in APD’s words, “unfounded.” According to the APD, the investigation into the 911 call…

Photos from around the Fox Valley this weekend.