Author: Fox Valley Magazine

[Editor’s note: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified the police officer who shot the animal as part of the Aurora Police Department. The incident occurred in Elgin, and the officer was an Elgin police officer. We regret the error.] A man and woman were hospitalized Thursday afternoon after being viciously attacked by their own dog. At approximately 4:52pm on Thursday, Elgin police officers arrived at the 900 block of High Street where they encountered a dog attacking a male and female who were also its owners. According to witnesses, the dog had succeeded in biting into and holding…

A 28-year-old Montgomery man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after he fled from police and subsequently crashed his vehicle into a tree, killing a passenger in the process. Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis announced that Saul Muro, Jr., of Montgomery was sentenced to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the offenses of Reckless Homicide; Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident; and Possession of a Controlled Substance, in an agreed plea earlier this week. According to prosecutors, the case started after a routine traffic stop by the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. When…

One man was hospitalized with spinal and other injuries and another sustained minor injuries after both were hit by an out-of-control Chevy Corvette during a street race in Aurora. On July 13, 2024, at approximately 1:14am, officers responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian accident at 2363 Sequoia Drive in Aurora. Upon arrival, officers found a 25-year-old male victim lying on the ground with apparent arm injuries. The male was transported to Mercy Hospital and later treated for spinal fractures and other injuries. During the initial investigation, it was revealed the male victim was recording a 2004 Chevy Corvette and another…

Downtown Third Street in Geneva serves as a picturesque backdrop for the annual Geneva Arts Fair on Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28. For over 20 years, the juried Geneva Arts Fair has risen in attendance and notoriety, resulting in its #1 ranking as “Best Art Fair” by artfaircalendar.com. The show runs from 10am-5pm both days, and showcases fine artisans from around the country in a host of mediums. Patrons can purchase original works of art and have the unique opportunity to meet exhibiting artists, learn the sources of their inspirations and ask questions about techniques. Landscape architects Plandscape Inc.…

The Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council will celebrate the 52nd year of paying homage to Puerto Rican Heritage and Culture in Aurora with a one-day festival on Sunday July 28, 2024, at 129 Water Street in downtown Aurora from 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tickets start at $8.50. 65 years or better are free. 15 years or younger are also free. Tickets can be purchased here. The one-day festival will feature music, including the one and only Brenda K Starr, other live performances, children’s area, novelty vendors, beer garden, authentic Puerto Rican food vendors (among other cuisine), refreshing piña coladas…

The much-anticipated Sugar Grove Corn Boil Festival is back for 2024, promising even more fun and excitement from July 25-28 This year, the festival will featurean expanded carnival, free live entertainment daily, and several new additions sure to delight attendees of all ages. Expanded CarnivalThe carnival, a staple of the Corn Boil, has been expanded to occupy more space, offering a greater variety of rides and games for everyone to enjoy. You can purchase unlimited ride wristband presale vouchers for just $30.00 starting July 1st and running until July 15th. These vouchers will be available at Old Second Bank and…

Photos by April Duda Photography Batavia MainStreet will host its annual Cocktails in the Park Fundraiser this Friday, July 27, from 7-10pm at Appleton Park in Batavia.   Cocktails in the Park is Batavia MainStreet’s largest single fundraiser for the non-profit organization. As advocates for the downtown business community, MainStreet staff and volunteers work to keep the local economy vibrant, assist in marketing and promotions, and operate the Batavia Farmers’ Market, Artisan Collective, and Batavia Boardwalk Shops. Entry tickets are $40 in advance. They can be purchased at downtownbatavia.com through 12pm on July 26 or while supplies last. If tickets remain,…

A Montgomery man has been sentenced to natural life in prison without parole for the execution-style murder of his wife on October 31, 2022, at their home in Montgomery. On Friday, Timothy Gordon, 48, was sentenced by Kane County Circuit Court Judge Clint Hull to 50 years in prison for the first degree murder of his wife, Yahaira. In addition, because Gordon used a firearm to carry out the murder, he faced an additional sentence of anywhere between 25 years to natural life in prison without parole. Approximately six weeks before the murder, the victim had filed for divorce from…

After an extraordinary few weeks of intense pressure from Democratic donors and, reportedly, former President Obama, President Joe Biden has announced his intention to withdraw from the 2024 race. It is unclear what will happen now. Biden controls 99% of the delegates to the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago beginning on August 19. Speculation has ranged from having a “mini-primary” whereby candidates would debate each other prior to the DNC, at which point a vote would be taken to select a candidate, to simply conferring the title on Vice President Kamala Harris who, importantly, stands to “inherit” Biden’s campaign…

Naperville police are seeking a suspect in the armed robbery that took place yesterday in the 4900 block of South Rt. 59. At approximately 5:03am on Friday, the Naperville Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery that had occurred approximately 10 minutes earlier. The offender, armed with a handgun, reportedly stole U.S. currency from the business and a necklace from an employee. No one was injured during the robbery. The suspect is described as a male wearing black pants, a black hooded shirt, black gloves and a mask. Additional identifying information is unknown at this time. The…