Author: Fox Valley Magazine

According to a press release from the City of St. Charles, Robert Gehm has been appointed Alderperson of Ward 3. Gehm replaces retiring Alderperson Todd Bancroft who did not seek reelection. Bancroft remained in the position until a replacement was qualified, following John Edward Frank’s withdrawal from the seat he won in the 2023 Consolidated Election. Gehm has lived in St. Charles for 33 years and has served on the Liquor Control Commission for the last 10 years. Gehm currently is the Finance Manager at Ox Industries in Aurora. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Lewis University…

Daniel Aquirre of Aurora has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Fernando Carapia in his driveway in January 2021. In April 2023, a jury found Aguirre, 25, guilty of the offense of first-degree murder in the shooting. In addition, the jury found that Aguirre personally fired the gun that killed Carapia. On January 15, 2021, shortly before 5 p.m., a car driven by a co-defendant stopped in the 300 block of South Hinman Street in Aurora. Aguirre exited the front passenger door, ran through a yard to the back of 311 South Spencer…

The Wing Park facility includes a 22,653 sq. foot recreation pool, double flume slide, sand volleyball court, diving well, four water play features, bathhouse, competition lap pool, children’s play area, and a concession building. Whether you zoom down the 32-foot-high flume side or play on the interactive play feature or race down the kid’s boat slide, there is something for everyone. Built on 20 acres, this large water park features an interactive play feature; lap lanes for fitness; a diving well with a 1-meter, 3-meter, and drop slide; concessions stand; sand volleyball court; floor geysers; and enormous flume slides. Proudly…

Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants. (Above: Signature Maki Rolls, Shakou ) Ramp Pesto CavatelliRamp Pesto Cavatelli with al dente ricotta cavatelli, pickled ramp, a nutty hazelnut relish, wild mushrooms and crispy artichokes for added texture. The Graceful Ordinary3 E. Main St.St. Charles, IL 601741-331-235-5803 Lemon Ricotta DonutBlueberry lavender frozen yogurt, lavender honey, lemon confit, stewed blueberries, whipped ricotta, pistachio. Niche14 S 3rd St #2201Geneva, IL 601341-630-262-1000 Lobster RollBrioche sandwich with house made ranch powder potato chips. ROX at Hotel Baker100 W. Main StreetSt. Charles, IL 601741-630-845-5800 Signature Maki RollsAll Signature Maki Rolls…

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A 2-year-old Aurora child is listed in stable condition this evening after having been airlifted from Copley Hospital to Lurie’s Children’s Hospital in Chicago after being struck by a vehicle in Aurora Saturday afternoon. According to a report from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 1:21 Saturday afternoon a 2008 silver Ford was being driven westbound on Liberty Street in Aurora when a 2-year-old child ran into the roadway and was struck. According to witnesses, the child had been playing near the residence and had taken off running. Witness statements stated that the driver, identified by police only as…

A man on parole for 2nd Degree Murder has been accused of attempting to carjack a vehicle, at gunpoint, from a grandfather and his grandson in Naperville. According to police reports, the grandson was in the vehicle at the time of the attempt. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced Saturday that the accused has been charged with with one count of Attempt Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking (Class 1 Felony), one count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon (Class 2 Felony) and one count of Possession of a Firearm by…

A 70-year-old man from Bloomingdale was killed yesterday when his motorcyle was struck head-on by a pickup truck on Route 38 in Geneva.   The preliminary investigation by the Geneva Police Department indicates that the deceased was traveling in the eastbound lanes of Route 38 when a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck traveling westbound veered into the eastbound lanes east of the intersection with Crissey Avenue and struck the motorcycle in a head-on collision.   The motorcyclist was transported to Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital by Geneva Fire Department personnel and pronounced deceased at 2:17 p.m. by hospital staff.    The Chevrolet…

The sunny days and long evenings of summer provide the perfect conditions to get active outdoors. The St. Charles Park District offers a multitude of opportunities to break a sweat and have some fun. Pickleball is the nation’s fastest growing sport, and park district facilities are here to serve those seeking to try out or improve their game. Outdoor courts are free to all and open daily from dawn to dusk at Belgium Town Park, Pottawatomie Park and James O. Breen Community Park. Various parks also offer basketball, sand volleyball and tennis for open play. Skate parks are available to…

A new facility expected to open in August of this year will address the rapidly-growing popularity of pickleball. The facility, to be named Sure Shot Pickleball, will be located at 2244 Corporate Lane in Naperville, and will offer more than 27,000 square feet of dedicated playing space. The facility will include: “We are thrilled to bring Sure Shot Pickleball to Naperville and the Chicagoland area,” said Tim Kelly, co-owner of the facility. “Our goal is to create a vibrant and inclusive community of pickleball enthusiasts while offering a top-notch facility that meets the needs of players at every level. With…