Author: Fox Valley Magazine

For a second straight day, Elgin’s Larkin High School received a bogus social media threat, and for a second straight day the culprit was identifed and arrested. On Monday, an 18-year-old student was arrested and charged with a Class 4 felony in relation to a threat made against the school. On Tuesday at 7:12am, the School Resource Officer along with Larkin High School Staff investigated a second school threat at Larkin High School. The student who sent the second social media threat was quickly identified and located and it was determined the threat was not credible. The juvenile was taken…

In a blistering news conference Tuesday, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin unloaded on Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain for Hain’s comments during a commemoration service for K9 Officer Hudson held last week. “What we saw last week was indicative of the Sheriff Ron Hain playbook,” said Irvin. “Pointing the finger. Blaming others. Lying outright. And attempting to make himself look good in spite of evidence to the contrary.” Irvin was responding to Hain’s comments during a commemoration ceremony for K9 Officer Hudson last week when, speaking just after a moment of silence was held for the K9 officer who was killed…

Revelers can kick off the season at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora this weekend with an Oktoberfest celebration featuring steins full of Atom Smasher, live oompah music and great German food favorites. (click to enlarge) The festivities begin a 11am. The lineup includes: And of course a mouthwatering German Food menu by Chef Tommy. Two Brothers Roundhouse is located at 205 North Broadway in Aurora.

Prost! The largest Oktoberfest in Elgin has begun at Old Republic. For the remainder of September and October, Old Republic’s beer garden will be transformed into a rolling celebration of all things Octoberfest, including authentic German food, beer and music. Many culinary favorites will return including Beef Ruladen, Das Schnitzel and the famous Ream’s Bratwurst. Wash it all down with a souvenir Oktoberfest stein – featuring Krombacher, Hacker-Pschorr and dozens more draft choices. (Click to enlarge) Outdoor entertainment during Oktoberfest features local favorites like 7th Heaven, Radio Gaga, Sixes And Sevens And The Lucas Matthew Band, and you can hear…

On Sunday, September 22nd, from 12pm to 6pm, get ready for an incredible afternoon of brews, food, live music, and fun to raise funds for Big Hearts of Fox Valley. The Brews For Big Hearts of the Fox Valley event will be held at Riverlands Brewing Company located at 1860 Dean Street, Unit A, in St. Charles. $30 gets you in the door and includes a donation to this fantastic community organization…and your first beverage. Plus: – Steinholding Competitions – Live Music by Tim Swann – Food for purchase from BELLIES FOOD TRUCK and more! GET TICKETS ONLINE Big Hearts…

Geneva’s venerable Festival of the Vine was held earlier this month, highlighting the magnificent culinary offerings of Geneva and the Fox Valley as a whole. Not to mention lots of wine. As ever, intrepid publisher Kevin Ketchum was there to take it all in.

An Oswego teenager is dead after the vehicle he was driving caught fire after hitting a tree in unincorporated Oswego Friday evening. The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident which occurred at approximately 8:51pm Friday evening on Minkler Road near the intersection with Reservation Road. The preliminary investigation indicated that a vehicle driven by 17-year-old Sean Fader of Oswego was traveling southbound on Minkler Road when the car left the roadway, striking a tree and catching fire. Fader was the only occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. This investigation is…

On what was supposed to be a day of commemoration for a fallen K9 officer, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain decided to settle an old score. Speaking just after a moment of silence was held for K9 Officer Hudson, who was killed in the line of duty in a shootout in May, Hain used the occassion to directly blame Aurora mayor Richard Irvin not only for the tragic events of that day but also a general lack of cooperation with Hain’s office that puts lives in jeapordy. “In May, the city of Aurora mayor [Irvin] made comments about me and…

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day and the kickoff of Hispanic Heritage Month at Festival Park and downtown Elgin on September 13th and 14th. Get ready to celebrate the Fiestas Patrias filled with music, dance, and cultural delights. On Friday from 3:00pm to 8:00pm, the event expands to include cultural performances including the Grito at Civic Center Plaza (between City Hall and Hemmens), a car meet in the City Hall south parking lot, and a retail vendor market along Riverside Drive. On Saturday the festivities continue with a large car caravan beginning at noon from 901 Center Street (lineup beings at 10:00am),…

Restauranteur Bob Karas just can’t sit still. Karas, the owner of the Karas Restaurant Group which owns and operates the Village Squire and Rookies restaurant chains as well as Old Republic in Elgin and Alexander’s Cafe in St. Charles and Elgin, continues to pursue a growth strategy that seems endless. Having opened up new three new Rookies locations in the last couple of years, one of which involved taking over the RocHaus theatre in West Dundee to create an entirely new Rookies concept – a working music venue – and having just celebrated the 50th anniversary of the venerable flagship…