Author: Fox Valley Magazine

A new phone scam seems to be making the rounds in the Fox Valley involving thieves representing themselves as police officers. According to the Will County Sheriff’s Office, residents have been receiving calls from a “No Caller ID” and/or number 815-740-5552 wherein a man identifies himself as a Deputy or Sergeant from the Will County Sheriff’s Office and informs the victim that they have a warrant out for their arrest due to failing to appear in court for jury duty. In order to clear up the contempt of court warrant the victim is told that they must pay $4,000. One…

A cash reward is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of a pair of suspects believed to be responsible for several recent burglary incidents in Naperville. According to Naperville police, there have been a series of incidents involving criminal damage/burglary in the 0-100 block of E. Jefferson Avenue since the end of August: on or about August 30, September 3, and September 7. Police believe the individuals pictured below are connected to the crimes. Naperville Crime Stoppers are now offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the individuals responsible for the incidents. If…

Never Forget.

Kaneocuntyconnects.com September 11, 2024, marks the 23rd anniversary of 9/11. The anniversary commemorates the terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 Americans in New York City, Virginia, and Shanksville, PA. The following Kane County communities are hosting public events to remember 9/11: In addition, the Kane County Board will issue the following proclamation at its meeting on September 10, 2024 recognizing September 11, 2024 as Patriot Day- A Day of Remembrance- In Kane County, Illinois. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 11, 2024, AS PATRIOT DAY – A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE – IN KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, terrorists launched an unprecedented and coordinated…

In what was clearly the biggest upset in the history of Northern Illinois football, the Huskies went into South Bend this afternoon and upset 5th-ranked Notre Dame 16-14. The margin of victory came on a Kanon Woodill 35-yard field goal with 31 seconds on the clock. Northern (2-0) had previously been 0-14 against top 10 teams. The heralded Notre Dame (0-1) defense held up reasonably well against the Huskies, surrendering only 16 points, but did allow the heavy underdogs nearly 400 yards in total offense, split almost evenly between 198 yards passing and 190 yards running. NIU's local radio call…

On September 6, First Fridays will feature an open house at The Venue (21 South Broadway) where The Warren Douglas Band will perform live from 6-8pm. Doors will open starting at 5 p.m. for an open house during the monthly, downtown-wide event. Warren Douglas is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who gives voice to stories through country, blues, rock, pop, and folk songs. “As a songwriter, I decided a long time ago I wasn’t going to worry about genre while writing songs. I let songs reveal themselves in whatever styles they want. The Americana genre spans many different types of…

The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage as it experiences the lowest number of people giving blood in the last 20 years. Blood and platelet donations are needed now to help alleviate the shortage and ensure lifesaving medical procedures proceed without delay. “One of the most distressing situations for a doctor is to have a hospital full of patients and an empty refrigerator without any blood products,” said Dr. Pampee Young, chief medical officer of the Red Cross, the nation’s largest blood supplier. “A person needs lifesaving blood every two seconds in our country — and its availability can be the…

A 43-year-old St. Charles man is in custody after police found him in possession of multiple types of illicit drugs and a massive cache of illegal guns, along with 5000 rounds of ammunition. According to prosecutors, on Monday the defendant was found with more than 200 grams of a substance containing psilocybin, a hallucinogenic obtained from certain types of mushrooms; more than 2,000 grams but less than 5,000 grams of a substance containing cannabis; less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine; and less than 50 grams of a substance containing Xanax.  Prosecutors assert that the substances found were…

Featured selections of Craft Beers created by local Fox Valley area brewing companies. Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling Tenth Anniversary LagerBaltic Porter – 8.5% ABV. We’re turning Ten this September, so what better way to celebrate than releasing a big ol’ lagerbier?! Loaded with chocolates, caramel, and dark fruits, this Baltic Porter is worthy of any celebration, but certainly goes nicely with the changing seasons and cooler weather approaching. Help us celebrate hitting a decade of brewing beer by giving our Tenth Anniversary Lager a try! Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling106 S Riverside Ave.St. Charles, IL 60174 Scarecrows in Lederhosen Märzen LagerOktoberfest…