Author: Fox Valley Magazine

The rider of a motorcycle who was killed when his vehicle was struck by a Chevy van in Batavia Sunday evening has been identified. According to the Kane County Coroner’s Office, the deceased man is 61-year-old Jeffrey Smith of West Chicago. The preliminary cause of death was multiple injuries due to a motor vehicle collision. Toxicology samples were collected and sent to a forensic lab for analysis. On Sunday, at 5:12 PM, officers were dispatched to a report of a traffic crash involving a motorcycle and a Chevrolet van in the 400 block of South River Street. The initial investigation…

Mayor Lora Vitek joined the family, friends, former teammates and coaches of the late Kevin White for a moving ceremony Saturday at St. Charles North Varsity Field, during which the mayor read a proclamation declaring May 6 to be Kevin White Day in St. Charles. White, who was tragically killed in an auto accident last August on Randall Road, was honored and celebrated after the game between St. Charles North and St. Charles East. (St. Charles East won 4-2.) The event was organized by the teams and The Kevin White Foundation, a charitable organization founded after his death to honor…

St. Andrews The St. Andrews course, designed and built in 1926 by John McGregor of the Chicago Golf Club, will test your game without testing your patience. This course offers a flat terrain as well as large contoured greens and showcases a par 4 finishing hole with a menacing water hazard running along the fairway on the right side. Players at all levels will be challenged by the difficult par 3’s and par 4’s throughout the course. Especially the challenging 2nd hole, a long par 4, measuring 448 yards, and surrounded by large greenside bunkers. Measuring 6,920 yards from the…

A Chevy van rear-ended a motorcycle in the 400 block of South River Street in Batavia Sunday evening, ejecting the rider who subsequently died from his injuries. On Sunday, at 5:12 PM, officers were dispatched to a report of a traffic crash involving a motorcycle and a Chevrolet van in the 400 block of South River Street. The initial investigation indicates that the motorcycle was southbound in the 400 block of South River Street when it was struck from behind by a Chevrolet van that was also southbound. The rider of the motorcycle was ejected, and the motorcycle remained pinned…

Being the son of a legend cannot be easy. But far from resisting comparisons with his famous father Walter, Jarrett Payton is eager to give him credit for so much of his own success. “My dad was, and still is, the driving force for everything I do. He showed me that I could achieve anything I wanted. It’s amazing how much people are still impacted by him.” The guys speak with Jarrett about this football career, his philanthropy and his gig as a television personality at WGN. Later, St. Charles restauranteur and business partner Steve Mayer joins the discussion to…

Cantigny Golf, owned by the Chicago-based Robert R. McCormick Foundation and managed by KemperSports (Northbrook, Ill.), is located on the former estate of Robert R. McCormick in Wheaton, Ill. It is widely regarded as one of the finest public golf destinations in the Midwest. Cantigny is best known for its 27 challenging and scenic holes. When play began in 1989 Cantigny was named “Best New Public Course in America” by Golf Digest. Since then it has been recognized as a “Top 100 Public Course” and hosted many prestigious tournaments including the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship in 2007. The Illinois…

Fox Valley Orthopedics (FVO) has announced Michael Hernandez, MD, has joined their team of physicians. Dr. Hernandez is an internal medicine specialist currently accepting new adult and adolescent patients at FVO’s Elgin-Randall location. With over 25 years of medical experience, Dr. Hernandez joined FVO to provide a comprehensive approach to nonsurgical treatments of a wide range of conditions, including arthritis and diabetes management, weight loss and nutrition, as well as spine and bone health. For patients who need clearance for an upcoming orthopedic procedure, Dr. Hernandez also conducts pre-surgical physicals and is available to assist patients with health and lifestyle…

The 2023 Naperville Food Truck Festival, featuring 25+ of the area’s best food trucks, live entertainment, Cinco de Mayo beer garden and a vendor village featuring face painter, mega bubble artist, balloon artist, kids tatoo artist, was held yesterday in Naper Settlement. Here are some photos to capture a perfect day of fun. (Photo credits Kevin Ketchum.)

Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants. (Above: Banquet Mahi, Mirus) 14oz Bone in Prime Cut FiletNew Menu Item. “For those who prefer the tenderest and juiciest filet mignon” The Anvil Club309 Meier St.East Dundee, IL 601181-847-426-7710 Jameson Peach Tea CocktailJameson Irish Whiskey, mint simple syrup, unsweetened iced tea, Peach Puree, shaken, served over ice, with a lemon and mint sprig garnish. Chicago Street Pour House1350 E. Chicago StreetElgin, IL 601201-847-214-1708 Roman Style PizzaOur Roman-style pan pizza begins with hand-crafted dough and specifically prepared double-bake method, giving our crust a uniquely crispy bottom and…

A McHenry man declared missing on April 22 was found dead in the Fox River this week, according to a press release from the McHenry Police Department. Since being declared missing, the McHenry Police Department has been aggressively investigating the disappearance of Gustavo Guzman-Perez, 28, from his home in McHenry, where he was last seen at 2:00am, April 22. On Wednesday, May 3, a boater spotted a male figure in the river near the 2000 block of South Fernwood Lane and reported to police. The McHenry County Coroner responded to the call as well and the man was pronounced dead…