Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Auroran Nicole Dickerson has died from injuries suffered during a three-vehicle accident on Eola Road last Thursday evening. Dickerson was 48 years old. At 8:52PM Thursday evening, APD officers responded to the area of Eola Road and Village Green Drive for a three-vehicle traffic crash. The preliminary investigation showed the driver of a southbound vehicle, a 32-year-old Aurora man, crossed the median and struck a northbound vehicle. The northbound vehicle, being driven by 48-year-old Nicole Dickerson of Aurora, was then struck by a third vehicle which was northbound Eola Road behind Dickerson’s vehicle. Both the 32-year-old man, and Dickerson were…

(Photo Credit: Randee St. Nicholas) When REO Speedwagon played a sold-out show at RiverEdge Park in 2021, the City of Aurora gave the iconic band a Key to the City.This Labor Day weekend, the Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will use that key to unlock another amazing REO Speedwagon live show, Saturday, September 2 at 8 p.m. at RiverEdge Park. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, April 12 at 10 a.m. All tickets are $50. Formed in 1967, signed in 1971, and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon’s unrelenting drive, as well as non-stop…

Second District Appellate Court Justice Donald C. Hudson passed away at his home early Tuesday, April 11, 2023, following a battle with cancer, according to a press release from Illinois Courts. He became an associate judge in 1993, was elected as circuit judge in 2000 and became Chief Judge of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in 2004. He served on the Second Appellate Court since 2009. “This is a huge loss to Illinois and our judiciary. Don has been a leader in so many ways and he really shined when it came to education and ethics. The Court frequently called on…

Authorities have identifed the victim in Sunday’s fatal shooting in Aurora. The deceased is 24-year-old Myles Buie of Aurora. Shortly before 10:00PM Sunday evening, Aurora police were called to the 400 block of west New York Street in repsonse to shots being reported. Officers found Buie suffering from gunshot wounds inside a parked vehicle. Aurora Fire Department paramedics transported him to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Detectives from the Aurora Police Department’s Bureau of Investigations and Evidence Technicians continue to investigate the fatal shooting.Anyone with information is asked to call Aurora Police’s Investigations…

As reported previously, an Elgin man was found stabbed to death in a home in the 300 block of Ryerson Avenue Sunday evening. The man has now been identified as 56-year-old Peter J. Lopez. His alleged assailant, a 57-year-old woman who lived with him in the residence, has now been charged with murder. At 6:40 p.m. Sunday, Elgin policeofficers responded to the 300 block of Ryerson Ave. for a report of a stabbing. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male subject with injuries who was subsequently pronounced deceased on the scene. The accused was taken into custody at…

Harmony. Chemistry. Balance. Grit. Dexterity. Determination. Solidarity. Terms that describe a Super Bowl champion? Well, almost. These are words that define the core essence of Styx. With a string of hits spanning four decades, Styx will deliver a powerhouse performance at downtown Aurora’s RiverEdge Park on Tuesday, July 11 at 8pm. The show will featuring some of the greatest rock anthems of all time, like “Come Sail Away,” “Renegade,” and “Mr. Roboto.” Known for their soaring harmonies, stunning musicianship and high-energy stage presence, Styx is a band that knows how to get the crowd on their feet and keep them…

On Sunday evening, an Elgin man was stabbed to death At 6:40 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to the 300 block of Ryerson Ave. for a report of a stabbing. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male subject with injuries who was subsequently pronounced deceased on the scene. An individual was taken into custody and Detectives from the Major Investigations Division are actively investigating the case. According to the police, this was an isolated, domestic related incident with no threat to the community. The identity of the male victim will not be released at this time and the cause…

A woman was killed Sunday afternoon after she apparently lost control of her car on Plank Road in unincorportated Plato township. At approximately 4:30 P.M. on Sunday, Kane County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to an accident with serious injuries in the 40W200 block of Plank Road, where they discovered that a single-vehicle crash had occurred. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, Kimberly Roddan, 56, of Sycamore, was transported to Sherman Hospital by Pingree Grove EMS with life threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased. For an unknown reason, a 2012 Buick Verona driven by Roddan traveling eastbound on Plank…

Catch a day full of fun on land and water as the St. Charles Park District gears up for the second annual Fox River Frenzy in Pottawatomie Park on Saturday, May 6The day-long event features plenty to see and do in this downtown park. Start the day finding a spot along the river to watch the 9:30 a.m. session of the St. Charles Canoe Club’s Current Buster Boat Race, an annual challenge where club members compete in a short 5-mile course or long 9-mile course rowing via canoe, kayak, standup paddleboard or any type of boating vessel. A second race…

Elgin police responded to a pair of shootings in Elgin on Easter Sunday, one of which involved an injured victim. At 2:08am Sunday morning, officers responded to the 500 block of S. McLean Blvd. for a reported shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult female subject with injuries. The incident was isolated with no threat to the community, and detectives from the Major Investigations Division are actively investigating. Updates will be provided as they become available. At 6:49pm Sunday evening, officers responded to the 500 block of Raymond St. for a report of a past shots fired. Upon…