Author: Fox Valley Magazine

A 54-year-old Elgin man has been charged with firearms violations and resisting arrest after a shooting incident Tuesday evening. It is the eleventh shots fired incident in Elgin this year. At 10:35pm Tuesday, Elgin police officers responded to the 400 block of North Grove Avenue for a report of shots fired. Officers confirmed that shots had been fired and took a subject into custody at the scene. After further investigation, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office charged the subject with two counts of Possession of a firearm without a FOID (Class 3 felony); Reckless Discharge of a firearm (Class 4…

The National Weather Service Chicago has confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in the Fox Valley Tuesday evening, largely in the Tri-Cities area. An EF-1 tornado touched downs from Sugar Grove to Batavia, while a similar EF-1 touched down in Geneva. An EF-0 tornado touched down from Elburn to Campton Hills. EF-0 tornados have a wind speed of 65-85 mph and EF-1 tornados have a wind speed of 86-110 mph. No reported injuries or deaths were reported, although property damage was evident. The powerful storm devastated Spring Bluff Nursery, at 41W130 Norris Road in Sugar Grove. The storm ripped apart eleven…

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinois A Cook County judge on Wednesday ordered former President Donald Trump’s name to be removed from the March 19 Republican primary ballot but stayed her order until Friday to give time for an appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court. In a lengthy decision, Judge Tracie Porter said the Illinois State Board of Elections reached the wrong conclusion last month when it rejected a petition by five Illinois voters who objected to Trump’s candidacy. The objectors claimed Trump’s actions surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol amounted to an “insurrection” and, thus, disqualified…

A Streamwood man is in custody after having been arrested for an alleged shooting incident in Elgin in late January. On January 26th at 4:04pm, Elgin police officers responded to the 0-99 block of South Jackson Street in Elgin for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that shots fired had occurred. After further investigation, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office charged an 18-year-old male suspect with Aggravated Discharge of a firearm at a person/vehicle (Class X Felony); and Aggravated Discharge of a firearm in the direction of a person/occupied vehicle (Class 1 Felony). An arrest warrant was…

(Photo courtesy of City of Batavia.) Welp, that storm didn’t disappoint. (Unless you wanted snow accumulations, too.) Severe thunderstorms and tornados swept throught the Fox Valley last night, resulting from a freakish late February temperature inversion that had temperatures dropping from the upper 60s to 20s in the space of about an hour. Tornados have been confirmed in Batavia and near North Aurora, while funnel clouds were reported near Maple Park and Sugar Grove, according to the National Weather service. Scattered power outages were reported throughout the region. Damage assessment is underway throughout the Fox Valley. The City of Batavia…

Look, we all know that this time of year in the midwest involves crazty weather swings. But the next 24 hours are going to be Devin Hester-like ridiculous. Things start out pleasant enough, with temperatures climbing to 70°F throughout the day today. But… According the the National Weather Service, a powerful cold front will race quickly across the area this evening producing a 20-30°F temperature drop in just an hour or so and strong northwest winds gusting to 35-45 mph. A brief period of gusts over 50 mph are possible (30-40%) immediately behind the front. Scattered t-storms are expected this…

DuPage Comic Con, “Mighty Con,” will be held on Saturday, March 2nd, from 10:00am to 5:00pm at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. The Dupage Mighty Con’s facilities will feature over 150 artist tables, vendor booths, and special guests. There will also be cash prize cosplay contests, video and table top gaming tournaments for a whole weekend of fun! Cosplay ContestBoth childrens and adults cosplay contests will be taking place with great prizes in all categories. Sign up will be at the show. Magic the Gathering Commander TournamentRejoice Magic the Gathering Players, Mighty Con will now be hosting a Commander…

The legendary Tony Orlando will perform his last show at the Arcada Theatre this Sunday at 3pm at The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. Orlando is one of America’s most endearing and enduring iconic stars, and is bringing his exhilarating energy, warmth and humor to a tour of live concert shows across the nation as he celebrates his Farewell Tour. A Grammy Nominee, Orlando has sold millions of record and posted five number one hits: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon ‘Round The Ole Oak Tree,” “Knock Three Times,” “Candida,” “My Sweet Gypsy Rose” and “He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You).” …

Do you know what is on your March 19, 2024 Primary ballot or where to vote?  Click here ​to search for the following information: ​For more information about voting and elections, please visit the Kane County Clerk’s office at www.clerk.kanecountyil.gov. 

This Saturday and Sunday, Music Director Chad Goodman and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra take to the Hemmens stage again alongside violinist Isabella Lippi to perform Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4. Isabella Lippi, who has been called “A standout, even among virtuosos,” began performing in public at the age of 10 when she made her debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She has since performed in numerous recitals and has appeared as guest soloist with orchestras in the United States, Mexico, Europe and the Far East, including the St. Louis Symphony, the Dallas Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, New Orleans Symphony,…