Author: Fox Valley Magazine

The Batavia Boardwalk Shops will celebrate their grand opening weekend starting Friday, May 20, 2022 at 114 E. Wilson Street in downtown Batavia. Downtown Batavia’s Boardwalk Shops are getting a new group of tenants this year, keeping the ever-changing flow of products fresh – 9 new tiny businesses and one returning tenant. This summer marks the third season of the city’s boardwalk-style shopping destination. Tiny house- styled shops feature yearly rotating tenants, making for an exciting shopping and browsing experience. From Scandanavian baked goods and charcuterie boards, to wood-turned bowls, hand poured soaps and children’s clothing and toys, the mix…

The Major Investigations Division of the Elgin Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the subject photographed below as they investigate an armed robbery that occurred on April 30 at 9:22 p.m., in the 500 block of Shady Oaks Drive. On Saturday evening, April 30, a masked man brandishing a firearm approached an unidentified number of adults at a Chase ATM in the 500 block of Shady Oaks Drive in Elgin. The masked subject approached the victims, displayed his firearm and demanded money. After having received an undisclosed amount of cash, the subject fled in an unknown direction. Elgin police…

Terrifying new details have emerged regarding the May 12 dog attack in North Aurora that sent a child and an adult male to the hospital, the former with severe injuries. Those details, provided by the North Aurora Police Department, describe a family literally under siege by a ferocious animal that had lost control. Police have discovered that, prior to officers arriving at the 200 block of Hidden Creek Lane on the west side of North Aurora Thursday evening, the dog had already attacked the six-year-old boy, causing severe injuries. While freeing the boy, his mother also received injuries, in this…

Ray Rogina, former two-term mayor and lifetime educator in St. Charles, has been given the prestigious Charlemagne Award, the highest honor bestowed by the City of St. Charles. Rogina, co-host of the new-launched Just A Coupla Guys podcast, was presented the award at the 100th Charlemagne Awards Gala at the Q Center Friday evening. Rogina has been a public servant in St. Charles for over five decades. He taught in St. Charles schools for 30 years, culminating at St. Charles East High School as the head of the business education department. He was an alderman for two terms and then…

(Welcome to the latest edition of a new weekly feature for Fox Valley Magazine, Jeff’s Sports Bets. Local punter Jeff gives his methodology and picks each Friday for MLB games If you’re unfamiliar with betting, check out the introductory article, where Jeff begins by defining terms and discussing his process. Enjoy!) There’s no need to provide any analysis on last week’s bets because, with the exception of the six postponed games, we lost every single one going down $240.00. That kind of thing doesn’t happen very often but it’s horrifying when it does. Remember! We’re not trying to be psychics here. Through a sound…

Peter Noone was a part of the original “British Invasion” as lead singer of the legendary Sixties pop band Herman’s Hermits. He returns to The Arcada stage with his annual fun, comedic show and classic hits including: “I’m Into Something Good” “Mrs. Brown, you’ve Got A Lovely Daughter”, “I’m Henry VIII, I Am”, “There’s A Kind of Hush” and so many others. This show always sells out, with the seats FILLED with “NOONATICS!”! … Date: Sunday, May 15 Time: 3:00pm Tickets: $49-$89, available here. The Arcada is located at 105 East Main Street in St. Charles.

The beloved French Market will be open again on Sunday in its customary space in the Metra parking lot at 4th and South Streets. Hours will be from 9AM – 2PM. The market features a variety of vendors offering locally-grown produce, baked goods, jewelry and clothing, and a plethora of other delights. And while half the fun of the Geneva French market is being in lovely downtown Geneva, shoppers can now opt to purchase online via the virtual market at Bensidoun USA.

The Aurora Greek Fest takes place this weekend at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Aurora. The Fest offers a taste of Greek hospitality, culture and most importantly delicious Greek food! The church hosts this semi-annual festival which runs for a long weekend every May and November, attracting thousands of guests from Aurora and the surrounding suburbs. Now in its 24th year, the Aurora Greek Fest is much more than a cultural event for the families of St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, according to its members. It is an opportunity to share a part of themselves with the community: Who…

A child in North Aurora was attacked and severely injured by a dog Thursday evening, forcing North Aurora police to fatally shoot the animal, accordingly to a post on the Village’s Facebook page. North Aurora police were called to the 200 block of Hidden Creek Lane on the west side of North Aurora Thursday evening after a dog attacked a child, causing a serious injury. Officers responded and were forced to shoot the dog. The child was transported to an area hospital, condition unknown but alive. This story is developing.

A Naperville teenager has become the youngest American woman to summit Mt. Everest. 18-year-old Lucy Westlake “stood on top of the world at 5:40am (Nepal time)” yesterday according to a post on her Instagram accounts. Westlake, who graduates from high school on May 22, has already set records in climbing, having reached the highest point in all 50 states, a quest she started at the age of 7. Incredibly, Westlake’s accomplishment is only one element of her overall goal. What could be greater than conquering Everest? To complete the “Explorers Grand Slam,” which requires summiting the 7 highest mountains of…