Author: Fox Valley Magazine

(Photo credits: Amy Nelson) Are you ready to rock? Like, really rock?! Nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Rock of Ages will take Paramount Theatre audiences back into the iconic music era of the ‘80s, where rock ‘n’ roll dreamers turn their fantasies into reality. A Hollywood love story told through the mind-blowing hits of top ‘80s rock bands like Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx, Poison and more, Rock of Ages is a show that will have all ages singing “Here I Go Again” all the way home. Paramount Artistic Producer and New Works Director Amber Mak, known for…

Kim is an artist, open-minded and open-hearted. She is an artist and photographer who expresses her artwork in the form of intuitive painting, collage, figure drawing, ink painting, textile design and fine art photography. This includes the use of a variety of mediums such as acrylic paint, pastel, oil sticks, glass, rice paper, sumie style inks and watercolor techniques. Often finding the inspiration from within, she contemplates her life experiences and releases her true self on the canvas. Kim’s experience gives her serene artwork a meaningful story—and links within love and compassion, Mother Nature and intuition. This journey has led Kim to so…

Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants. USDA Prime Beef 40 Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Steak, Cowboy Ribeye and Prime Rib Since opening to the public in 2020 after 65-years as a members-only Supper Club, you would think that there would be many signature dishes that The Anvil Club could tout to the world. And to be sure, its menu is rife with classics from Lobster Bisque to Surf & Turf. However, the Club’s tagline speaks succinctly to The Anvil Club’s claim to fame: “Prime Steaks and Seafood since 1956.” Not Select. Not Choice. USDA…

Elgin firefighters rescued a teen from the second floor of a burning house in the 600 block of Dover Drive Friday morning. At just after 9:30 a.m., Friday, members of the Elgin Fire Department responded to the 600 block of Dover Drive for a report of a possible structure fire. While en route to the fire, crews were informed that one occupant had jumped from a second floor window, and that someone might still be in the home. Fire companies found the entire front portion of a two story home on fire with fire extending into the attic spaces.  Fire crews immediately extinguished…

Officer was previously terminated in 2017 for violations of policy; reinstated by arbitrator The Aurora Police Department has terminated the employment of Officer Jonathan Olsen after a criminal and internal Office of Professional Standards Investigation revealed he left numerous voicemails threatening to harm the life and well-being of the intended recipient, according to a statement released by APD Friday evening. Olsen’s employment had been previously terminated in 2017 by former Chief Kristen Ziman after an Office of Professional Standards investigation into violations of departmental policy. After that termination, Olsen appealed to an arbitrator, who found that the City had proven…

North Aurora Police Department yesterday issued a warning to residents to be on the lookout for the man pictured below who posed as a Village of North Aurora Water Department employee and tried to gain access to a home in the 400 block of Juniper Dr. on the Village’s west side. The pictured man claimed to be a Water Department employee and said he needed access to the home. The homeowner refused. He was driving a silver vehicle, also pictured. After leaving this home, he continued in a southbound direction. Please be advised that Water and Public Works Department employees…

(Stock photo, not Jamo) DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Aurora Chief of Police Keith Cross announced Thursday that $100,000 bond has been set for an Aurora man charged with shooting a neighbor’s dog in the head. At approximately 8:45 p.m. on March 10, an 8½-year-old German Shepherd named Jameson (Jamo) was out for a walk with members of his family, one of whom is a ten-year-old girl. They allegedly encountered the accused across the street walking his dog. It is alleged that the accuser’s dog began to bark at which time Jamo wiggled out of his harness and…

World-class particle physics research isn’t the only thing Fermilab is known for. The iconic sight of the Midwestern bison graces the acres of prairie land surrounding the lab, beckoning visitors from across the country. On April 13, baby bison season officially began at the lab, a sure sign spring is truly on its way. The first calf of the year was born in the morning, and both mother and baby are doing well. Currently, the herd comprises 32 bison — 30 females and two bulls. The bulls are changed out periodically to maintain the herd’s health and genetic diversity. This…

The legendary John Waite will be performing his catalogue of hits from a 40-year career as a solo artist and with The Baby’s and Bad English on Saturday evening at the RocHaus in West Dundee. Waite’s catalogue of hits features some of the most loved songs of the 80s and 90s – the #1 Worldwide hit ‘Missing You’, The Baby’s ‘Isn’t It Time’ and Bad English ‘When I See You Smile’ rank amongst some of his biggest international hits and are still heard on radio today. Others include ‘Tears’, ‘Change’ and ‘These Times Are Hard For Lovers’. ‘Every Step Of…

Oswego police are seeking assistance in identifying a man who might have knowledge of the whereabouts of a Bolingbrook man who has been missing since March. On March 29, a Dodge Charger rented by Edward Gardner, who was reported missing by his family in March, was involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Hammond, Indiana. The man below was a passenger in the Charger, and both he and the driver fled the scene of the crash. Security cameras in a nearby gas station captured photos of him with the Charger just 5 minutes before the crash occurred. Police believe that this…