Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Darieln A. Moran Sanchez was driving his Ford Explorer westbound on I-90, probably thinking he was in the clear. That changed abruptly when he was stopped by Illinois State Troopers for a traffic violation. He’s now facing a minimum of 27 years in prison. On September 5, 2020, at about 10 a.m., Illinois State Police troopers who were westbound on Interstate 90 stopped a Ford Explorer that Moran Sanchez, 25, was driving after a traffic infraction west of Illinois Route 47. A lawful search of the vehicle produced 1,005 grams of cocaine, 446 grams of methamphetamine and more than 200…

The Aurora Police Department is asking for assistance locating 26-year-old Trevon Lawson. Lawson, an Aurora resident, was last seen the morning of April 17th in Schaumburg, IL. Lawson is believed to be driving a gold 2003 Nissan sedan with Illinois registration DV14407. Name: Trevon Lawson Age: 26 Description: 5’10”, medium build Last Scene: Schaumburg, IL on 04/16/23 Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Altima, gold, IL DV14407 Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigations at 630-256-5500 or the non-emergency number 630-256-5900.

A 2020 felony conviction for burglary; a 2011 felony conviction for delivering cocaine; a 2001 felony conviction for delivering cocaine near a school; a 1998 felony conviction for delivering cocaine; a 1989 felony conviction for delivering cocaine; a 1988 felony conviction for burglary and a 1980 felony conviction for armed robbery. Sixty-one-year-old James Johnson of Elgin has been committing crimes since 1980. Forthy-three years. And yet somehow he was on the streets, enabled to commit what is likely his last crime, unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, Class 1 felony. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced that Johnson…

Naperville police are investigating what they term a “targeted” attack on a Naperville west side man early Sunday morning. At approximately 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, Naperville Police Officers responded to the 1500 block of west Jefferson to a report of a fight in progress as well as shots fired. Responding officers located a victim who had been injured from being battered and found no one that had been struck by gunfire. The alleged offenders had fled the area in an unknown vehicle prior to police arrival. The preliminary investigation indicates that the victim of the battery had been involved in…

According to a release from the Elgin Fire Department, on Sunday afternoon just after 4:00 p.m., members of the Elgin Fire Department responded to the 1100 block of Forest Drive for a report of a possible structure fire. Responding fire companies arrived in approximately 4 minutes of and found heavy smoke and fire in the rear and attic of a single family home. Crews were able to extinguish the fire within 20 minutes of arrival using 3 hoselines. Damage from the fire was extensive and initially estimated to exceed $300,000. The occupant of the home was able to exit prior to the arrival of the Fire Department…

Returning to the Naper Settlement, the heart of downtown Naperville, 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. This is a family friendly event with food & entertainment for kids plus everyone can enjoy the expansive Naper Settlement historical grounds. 2023 Food Truck Lineup Music Vendors Want first dibs at your favorite food trucks? Check out the Early Eater Ticket. Enter from 11am-12pm for exclusive access to the trucks before the general admission session begins…

Fans of Australian soft rock legends Air Supply have an extraordinary opportunity this weekend to get up close and personal with the duo. Prior to their 5pm concert, Graham Russell and Russel Hitchcock will host a meet and greet to mingle with fans, take photos and then conduct a sound check that guests can attend. Note: This event requires a separate ticket, as well as a ticket to the concert. For those who don’t know, Air Supply is an Australian soft rock duo, consisting of English-born co-lead vocalist and guitarist Graham Russell and co-lead vocalist Russell Hitchcock. They had a succession…

The impact that the late Kevin White of St. Charles has had on his community continues to reverberate there. White, who was tragically killed in an auto accident last August on Randall Road, will be honored and celebrated this weekend during a doubleheader between St. Charles North and St. Charles East at the St. Charles North Varsity Field. The event has been organized by the teams and The Kevin White Foundation, a charitable organization founded after his death to honor his legacy and help young players grow their skills on and off the field. Schedule of events: The event is…

Beginning May 3, all public visitors 18 years and older coming to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory public areas will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant ID upon entry. Fermilab is required to comply with DOE’s security requirements applicable to DOE federal facilities. This includes visitors entering by car, on foot and on bicycle. For car visitors arriving at either of the two entry gates, security will ask the driver and all adult passengers in the vehicle to show a REAL ID-compliant ID (such as an IL REAL ID driver’s license or passport) to access the site. Fermilab outdoor public areas…

On April 29, 1983, Cubs manager Lee Elia went on an epic tirade after losing yet another game at Wrigley. Sitting in his office chair, red-faced and seething, Elia delivered what the late Chicago journalist Les Grobstein famously titled “The Symphony of Rants.” The focus of Elia’s ire was the “15% of people who don’t work” – the “bums” – who came out to watch day baseball. Elia’s attack on the only customers the Cubs had (the team didn’t play a night game at Wrigley until 1988) got him fired the next day, of course. But he lives on in…