Author: Fox Valley Magazine

A massive house fire in Campton Hills Tuesday caused over $1 million in damage, according to a press release from the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District. The home involved, located at 3N137 Woodcrest Court and belonging to Thomas and Vicki Mullally, was estimated to be approximately 5,000 square feet with an expansive 2-story, 4000 square foot garage, which is where, it is believed, the fire started from an accidental malfunction in a vehicle deep in the garage which quickly spread to the contents and the structure. Due to the lack of fire hydrants available in the area, the alarm…

The Anvil Club has been an iconic fine dining institution in downtown East Dundee for over 65 years.  After an incredible run of over six decades as a private club, it is now open to the public.  It is now “A Club for everyone!” The Club offers sumptuous USDA cuts of meat and the freshest seafood available, hand-crafted perfectly prepared cocktails and an amazing and diverse wine menu. Personalized and superior service also enhances your experience. The building itself, with its rustic charm and dim lighting, feels inviting and comfortable.   It’s the perfect venue for special occasions like Mother’s Day.  This…

The beloved Geneva French Market is the perfect way to kick off a glorious Mothers Day this Sunday. The market will be open in its customary space in the Metra parking lot at 4th and South Streets. Hours will be from 9AM – 2PM. The market features a variety of vendors offering locally-grown produce, baked goods, jewelry and clothing, and a plethora of other delights. And while half the fun of the Geneva French market is being in lovely downtown Geneva, shoppers can now opt to purchase online via the virtual market at Bensidoun USA.

A serious car accident on Plank Road in unincorporated Hampshire Tuesday afternoon resulted in severe injuries requiring a medivac to a nearby hospital. At approximately 4:49 on Tuesday, Kane County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to the scene of the accident on Plank Road, near the Meadowlark intersection in unincorporated Hampshire. There they found the result of what appeared to be a head-on collision between two vehicles. Injuries from the crash were considered serious enough to request a medical helicopter to transport victims quickly to hospital. No information as to the nature of the crash has been released and the Sheriff’s…

“This case is an example of the risk that occurs when people combine guns, drugs and alcohol. Mr. Sebastion should consider himself fortunate that he didn’t kill someone.” So said Kane County Assistant State’s Attorney Mark D. Stajdohar after securing a plea deal with former Milwaukee resident Cameron J. Sebastion in relation to the 2021 shooting of an Aurora man during a New Year’s Eve party. Sebastian, 25, pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder, a Class X felony, in exchange for 18-years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Judge Julia Yetter accepted the plea. On December 31, 2021,…

An Aurora man was shot and killed just after midnight Monday on Aurora’s far west side. At 12:16 A.M. Monday morning, Aurora Police received several 911 calls reference multiple shots fired, and a person shot in the 2300 block of Candleberry Lane. Officers located a 36-year-old Aurora man, Isaiah Ayala, inside a residence suffering from gunshot wounds. Aurora Fire Department paramedics transported Ayala to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Ayala’s death is being investigated as a homicide. Detectives from the Aurora Police Department’s Bureau of Investigations responded to the scene and began investigating…

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…