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US 15th District Representative and Naperville native Mary Miller (R) is facing extreme criticism over a remark made at a county fair near downstate Quincy on Saturday. Miller, who has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump, was speaking about the recent decision of the Supreme Court to overturn its controversial 1973 ruling in Roe vs Wade when she said that the reversal was “a victory for white life.” Critics immediately pounced on the phrase in social media and other outlets, denouncing the comment as “blatantly racist.” Outgoing Republican US Congressman Adam Kinzinger also denounced the comment, as did her…

With the primary upon us, Fox Valley Magazine-produced podcast “Just A Coupla Guys,” featuring former St. Charles Mayor Ray Rogina and former Kane County Assistant State’s Attorney Pat Crimmins, yesterday released an exclusive interview with both leading candidates in the GOP gubernatorial race. The podcast presents recent interviews with Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and State Senator Darren Bailey from downstate Xenia, the two frontrunners for the GOP nomination, covering a wide range of issues and ending with final “pitches” from each candidate. Note: Due to the fact that Bailey conducted the interview while riding a campaign bus during his 102-county…

TV personality and St. Charles resident Jenny McCarthy was one of the many Fox Valley elites spotted at the annual LivingWell Cancer Resource Center’s fundraiser held at the home of Ed and Karen French yesterday evening. This year’s fundraiser, entitled “Rock The Block,” was a departure from previous years, taking the form of a massive block party outside the French’s home in St. Charles. The French’s have been hosting the annual event since 2010. The event featured live music from party band Sushi Roll and strolling saxophonist Traysee J. Leonard. A wide variety of food options were available from food…

Wayne’s Joe Petit, the owner of Ludwig, the dog who was shot and killed by Petit’s neighbor in Wayne, held a fundraiser Saturday at Emerald Acres just north of Elburn. The fundraiser was held to raise funds for Petit’s legal challenge to the dismissal of charges by Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser against the neighbor who shot Ludwig. Petit has hired attorney Scott Sheen to represent him in the case. Sheen has had some initial success, petitioning for and being granted a review of the case by a Grand Jury by Mosser. Here are Petit (left) and Sheen speaking…

Here’s today’s Swedish Days schedule. During Swedish Days (June 22-26) search for the Viking Helmets, in storefront windows throughout town. Step up and “wear it” for a photo opportunity! Post to social media and tag Adventures in Scavenger Hunting. Scan the QR Code to see where they are hidden. Find all 10 and enter to win Geneva Chamber gift certificates. Lycka Till (good luck)! 10:00 am-3:00 pmSweden Väst – Judges Lot (James & Fourth streets) NEW LOCATIONFull details found under Saturday, June 25 listing.Sponsored by Stockholm’s and Friends of the Viking Ship 10:00 am-4:00 pmSwedish Cottage Walk – Good Templar…

Welp, this isn’t something you see every day. Yesterday, Aurora police officers were dispatched to a very unique call. A tractor-trailer was driving in the area of Orchard Road in Aurora when an unexpected visitor flew between the cab and the trailer – a young owl. The wayward Strigiformes (that’s Latin for “owl,” believe it or not) got stuck in the rigging, as it were, prompting the driver to call for assistance. While it’s highly unlikely that APD has trained for avian extraction, officers were able to get the owl rescued and into the care of the Kane Area Rehabilitation…

Here’s today’s Swedish Days schedule. During Swedish Days (June 22-26) search for the Viking Helmets, in storefront windows throughout town. Step up and “wear it” for a photo opportunity! Post to social media and tag Adventures in Scavenger Hunting. Scan the QR Code to see where they are hidden. Find all 10 and enter to win Geneva Chamber gift certificates. Lycka Till (good luck)! Restaurants and shops open all week. 8:00 am-until pancakes are goneGeneva Lutheran Church TO-GO Swedish Pancake Breakfast – 301 S. Third St.Breakfast includes pancakes, toppings, sausage and beverage; $9.00 for adults, $5.00 for childrenunder 12, cash…

Aurora police and officials from BNSF Railway are on-scene investigating the death of a pedestrian apparently struck by a freight train. Prairie Street is shut down between Orchard Road and South Barnes Road in Aurora while the investigation is underway. The incident happened earlier this afternoon. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene. This story is developing. We will have further details when they are available.

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court today firmly overturned its controversial 1973 decision in Roe Vs. Wade, a decision that created a constitutional right to abortion. The ruling came in the court’s opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which centered on a Mississippi law that banned abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The Republican-led state of Mississippi asked the Supreme Court to strike down a lower court ruling that stopped the 15-week abortion ban from taking place. “We end this opinion where we began. Abortion presents a profound moral question. The Constitution does not prohibit the citizens of each…

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where this week we celebrate bloodthirsty savages in long boats and funny hats. So let’s get to it, starting with….. Celebrate Murderous Plunderers!! Anyone who knows the history of the Vikings…hell, anyone who’s watched the HBO series “Vikings”…could be forgiven for wondering why Geneva celebrates “Swedish Days.” I mean, come on, the very mention of Christopher Columbus sends some people into a woke swoon, but we’re celebrating a people whose contribution to Western civilization was primarily innovating new techniques to rape, plunder, slaughter and steal. On the…