Author: Fox Valley Magazine

A St. Charles man is facing child pornography charges after an investigation by the Child Exploitation Unit, a collaboration of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office and Sheriff’s Office. The accused has been charged with the offenses of: Authorities allege that prior to April 10, 2023, the 43-year-old suspect reproduced and possessed multiple child pornography videos and images. The investigation was conducted by the Child Exploitation Unit, a collaboration of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office and Sheriff’s Office. The unit comprises dedicated investigators from both offices, along with assistant state’s attorneys with specialized knowledge in the investigation and prosecution…

On a late February evening in 2020, 20-year-old Trevor White, Jr., sought out his ex-girlfriend at her sister’s home carrying a 9mm handgun, apparently with the intent of convincing her to leave with him. He ended up shooting and killing a man she had just recently met, John H. Smith. White will now face 22 years in prison. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced this week that White agreed to a sentence of 22 years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections in exchange for a guilty plea to the offense of first-degree murder. Associate Judge David…

St. Sophia Church at 525 Church Road in Elgin (Rt. 31 and I-90) will host its 44th annual summer “Greek Fest” the weekend of July 7th, 8th and 9th 2023. The fest will be open on Friday and Saturday from 12 noon to 11pm. Sunday’s hours are 12 noon to 10pm. Six thousand people attend the festival each year – it is open to the public and admission is free. The fest offers authentic Greek delicacies such as Gyros, Grecian Chicken, Souvlaki, Pastitsio, Saganaki (the flaming cheese) and Greek Salad , served with ice cold legendary Village Squire Mai Tai’s,…

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where we’re still unclear about this whole “Yankee Doodle Dandy” concept… So let’s get to it, starting with….. Now THAT Is A Party… Five full days. That’s what Bartlett is offering for its annual Independence Day celebration. Five days. My dudes, the Almighty created the world in 6. (He watched football on Sunday.) Whatever. It’s a long (and fun) celebration of our nation’s birthday. It’s work a look. Click here for more. Okay, This One’s Only 4 Days Naperville is taking a somewhat more measured approach to…

As reported yesterday, a group representing Whole Foods has now closed on the former Blue Goose property, adding finality to the end of an era in St. Charles. We asked Blue Goose owner Paul Lencioni, St. Charles Mayor Lora Vitek and Alderman David Pietryla to give us their thoughts as this chapter in St. Charles history comes to a close. Paul Lencioni: “I was first in contact with the brokers for Whole Foods around April of last year.  I had 3 offers within a month of closing but I thought Whole Foods was the best opportunity for St. Charles to have…

Geneva’s RiverPark Summer Concert Series kicks off this Sunday with a unique musical experience. The Illinois Brass Band opens the series at 6 pm, Sunday, July 2, at River Park, located at North River Lane and Peyton Street just north of State Street. Dedicated to bringing British-style brass music to audiences across the Midwest, the band is comprised of 30 volunteer musicians and is the most senior brass band in Illinois. The Illinois Brass Band was Founded in 1991 by George Foster and William Homer. Now in it’s 18th year, the Illinois Brass Band is made up of volunteer musicians…

What has possibly been the worst-kept secret in the tri-cities can now be confirmed: Whole Foods will be moving into the historic Blue Goose space in downtown St. Charles. According to Blue Goose owner Paul Lencioni, a group representing Whole Foods closed on the property today. “I am so excited that Whole Foods is coming to St. Charles in the former Blue Goose Market location,” commented Lora Vitek. “Not only is filling the space with a premium grocer a need in our downtown, it is the number one request we have heard from the community since the Blue Goose closed.…

Naperville’s Independence Day festival, the Naperville Salute, will have nonstop fun for all ages throughout Independence Day weekend June 30-July 3.   Family Fun Zone, live music in the afternoons & evenings, a 5k Ruck March/Run on Sunday to honor veterans, and great food & beverages will be offered starting Friday, June 30 and continuing through Monday, July 3 at Rotary Hill (445 Aurora Ave.).   MUSIC LINEUP FRIDAY, JUNE30 4PM – This End Up6PM – Soul 2 the Bone8PM – Hello Weekend SATURDAY, JULY 1 4PM – Renegade Wildflower6PM – JD Clayton8PM – The Cadillac Three SUNDAY, JULY 2 2PM…

(Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday that will dramatically alter the health insurance market in Illinois. The measures establish a state-based exchange for policies sold under the Affordable Care Act and give the Illinois Department of Insurance the authority to modify or reject proposed rate increases. “Since day one of my administration, I’ve been committed to making health care more equitable and holistic and accessible,” Pritzker said at a bill signing ceremony in Chicago. “With these bills, we aren’t just increasing access to affordable preventative care, we’re improving the…

The 154th Kane County Fair, which takes place July 12-July 16 at the Kane County Fairgrounds, has some exciting action coming to its Grandstand this year. Thursday, July 13, 7:30pm: Illinois State Truck PullersSee the best trucks and tractors in Northern Illinois compete. Scheduled are hot street diesel trucks; super stock/pro-field tractors; light super stock tractors; too hot to farm tractors; and more. These smoke-billowing competitions offer fun, excitement, action, and plenty of surprises. Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15, 7:30pm: Professional Championship BullridersSee rising stars and established veteran riders as they take on the biggest, baddest bovines in an action-packed…