Author: Fox Valley Magazine

The Rodeo is coming to Sonny Acres!  Hold on to your cowboy hats, this Father’s Day weekend (June 17 & 18) Sonny Acres in West Chicago will be hosting the Sonny Acres Pro Rodeo experience. This all-ages, family friendly experience will wow audiences with a mix of world-class performances including Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Saddle Bronc Riding, Girls Breakaway Roping, Cowgirls Barrel Racing, Bull Riding and more. Before or after the show, take advantage of the wristband special to enjoy the farm’s many amusement rides. Pony rides and the self-feed petting zoo will also be open to add even more…

A man and a woman are dead after suffering gunshot wounds in an apparent domestic dispute in the Eagle Brook neighborhood of Geneva. According to Geneva Police Chief Eric Passarelli, police arrived at a home on Pebble Beach Court at approximately 5:22pm Wednesday evening and found a woman inside the residence and a man outside in the street, both with gunshot wounds. Both were rushed to the hospital, where they died from their wounds. Police said the scene is secure and there is no immediate risk to the public. Passarelli indicated that the shootings “didn’t appear to be accidental” but…

Oswego Prairie Fest returns this year from Thursday, June 15 to Sunday, June 18. In addition to featuring free parking and free admission, the festival will feature a plethora of free entertainment. 2023 PrairieFest Carnival Individual ride tickets may be purchased at the ticket box. Rides take multiple tickets depending on the ride. Individual Tickets: $1 each20 Tickets: $2044 tickets: $40 Please Note: Carnival is cash only. ATMs are available, both on the festival grounds and in the carnival area Performers All Weekend: Magic with Steve Belliveau EVENTS ThrillABLE Inclusive Family Carnival June 15 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Families who…

An Aurora man who pleaded guilty of sexually assaulting a young child in 2022 has agreed to a sentence of 15 years in prison in return for his plea. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced yesterday that Jose A. Jimenez has agreed to the sentence in exchange for a guilty plea to the offense of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, Class X felony. Judge Alice C. Tracy accepted the plea. Prosecutors demonstrated that Jimenez, 38, sexually assaulted the child during the period January-March 2022. Jimenez knew the child, who was younger than 12 years old. “This…

A three-vehicle crash in Naperville Tuesday morning sent three people to the hospital, with one remaining in critical condition. At approximately 7:33 a.m. this morning, the Naperville Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a multiple-vehicle crash with injuries in the area of Plainfield/Naperville Road and Leverenz Road. It was determined that a 2015 Ford Escape traveling south on Plainfield/Naperville Road left its lane of travel and crossed into northbound traffic. That vehicle subsequently struck two vehicles that were traveling north on Plainfield/Naperville Road with several additional vehicles becoming involved with the collisions or debris. Three people were…

Batavia’s favorite summertime destination, the Hall Quarry Beach reopened on May 27, to kick off Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial beginning of summer. It will feature all of the community’s favorite perks and amenities, in addition to swimming lessons and special summer events. Throughout the summer, sand volleyball courts will be open for spirited pick-up games. The zero-depth edge allows for easy access while the kids flume and drop slide provide for the coolest access. The Quarry’s concession stand will be open featuring a host of hot and cold food and beverage options. Also returning this summer are bouncy…

A 32-year-old Aurora man has been charged with Aggravated DUI Causing Death, a Class 2 Felony, in relation to an April traffic accident in which one of the drivers was killed. On April 6, 2023, at approximately 8:52 p.m., officers with the Aurora Police Department responded to a three-vehicle crash on Eola Road. It is alleged that the accused was traveling southbound on Eola Road in a Ford Escape when he crossed the raised center median, entered the northbound lanes and crashed into a northbound vehicle driven by the victim, Nicole Dickerson. The collision caused the vehicles to crash into…

The troubled history of Illinois’ mental health facilities allegedly added another page with the arrest of a caregiver at the Elgin Mental Health Center Monday. The Illinois State Police Division of Internal Investigation announced Monday the arrest of a 38-year-old Calumet City woman for Abuse or Neglect of a Long-Term Care Facility Resident (Class 3 Felony), Official Misconduct (Class 3 Felony), and Battery (Class A Misdemeanor). On May 3, 2023 ISP DII initiated an investigation on a contractual Certified Nursing Assistant, the accused, after receiving allegations of resident abuse and battery that occurred at the Elgin Mental Health Center on…

A must stop for a summer fun destination is Geneva’s 73rd Annual Swedish Days Festival. “The Granddaddy of Illinois Festivals” will run Wednesday through Sunday, June 21-25, 2023.   More than 200,000 visitors and residents stop by for a variety of activities – combining traditional events and exciting new attractions. “The Geneva Chamber is pleased and excited to bring back Swedish Days in all its blue and yellow glory,” says Laura Rush, Communications Director for the Geneva Chamber. “We know Genevans and visitors are ready for five days of fun.” Here’s a sneak peek. Shopping & Treasures Some shops will be…

With Award-Winning Water Slides, a Huge Wave Pool, Private Cabanas and more, Raging Waves Will Open and Celebrate its 15 Year Anniversary Just in Time for Summer Raging Waves, Illinois’ largest waterpark, located at 4000 N. Bridge St. in Yorkville, is celebrating 16 years of delivering family fun for all ages. Guests can experience 32 water slides, a wave pool, three kiddie pool areas, relaxing lazy river, 43 private cabanas, and more. Thrill seekers will be able to experience the six-lane mat racing water slide, aptly named Aussie Mat Dash. The first Proslide RallyRACER™ in Illinois and one of three…