Author: Fox Valley Magazine

A Wauconda man is in custody after being accused of selling cocaine in Naperville. An apparent accomplice was also arrested on weapons-related and possession charges. The arrests, which took place Friday afternoon in a parking lot in the 800 block of Illinois Route 59, followed a month-long investigation into alleged cocaine sales in Naperville. The 24-year-old suspect has been charged with two counts of Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance (one Class X felony and one Class 1 felony) and one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class 4 felony). A 29-year-old Island Lake man who was with the suspect…

In an apparent incident of road rage, two men were hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after a traffic altercation in Elgin. Elgin police officers were summoned to Sherman Hospital early Tuesday afternoon to investigate an adult male stabbing victim being treated for non-life threatening injuries. It was determined that the man’s wounds were the result of a traffic altercation involving another adult male that occurred near Randall Road and Fox Lane. The second participant was located and had a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, for which he was treated at a local hospital. Detectives from Elgin’s Major Investigations Division are actively investigating the incident.…

Kanecountyconnects.com According to wildlife experts, coyotes are more active and more visible​ during this time of year (late winter/early spring)  which is their breeding season.  Coyotes are a permanent fixture in Kane County’s rural, suburban and urban areas. Seeing a coyote cross a field, backyard, road or golf course does not necessarily constitute a problem or dangerous situation, either for humans or domestic animals. Most coyotes are harmless; their goal is to eat more natural foods such as mice and rabbits. However, coyotes are opportunistic. If coyotes see easy food – such as open garbage – and aren’t afraid, they…

A combination of ice and freezing rain overnight made travel on Fox Valley roads a nightmare, with multiple road closures and vehicular accidents. As of approximately 6:00am, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office indicated that, as temperatures rise, roads are becoming more passable, but travel is “very slow.” Overnight, multiple roads were closed due to the icy conditions, with numerous reports of stranded vehicle off the road around the area. School Closings Schools from Elgin to Aurora have either announced closings or e-learning today. For a full list of school closings, click here. Conditions should improve during the day, as temperatures…

UPDATE: From the Joliet Police Department: At approximately 8:30 PM this evening, the Joliet Police Department learned that Nance had been located by US Marshals near Natalia, Texas at which time it is believed that Nance took his own life with a handgun following a confrontation with Texas law enforcement officials. A manhunt is underway for a 23-year-old man suspected in the murder of eight people in multiple Joliet locations over the last two days. Authorities are conducting an active homicide investigation after officers located multiple deceased individuals who had sustained gunshot wounds in two homes in the 2200 block…

A manhunt is underway for a 23-year-old man suspected in the murder of eight people in multiple Joliet locations over the last two days. Authorities are conducting an active homicide investigation after officers located multiple deceased individuals who had sustained gunshot wounds in two homes in the 2200 block of West Acres Road in Joliet. Police are currently seeking the whereabouts of Romeo Nance of Joliet, believed to be driving a red Toyota Camry Q730412. Nance should be regarded as armed and dangerous. Anyone with information regarding Nance and this vehicle is requested to contact their local law enforcement agency.…

The Kane County Home Show will be held this weekend in the Prairie Events Center at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. The show will feature over 30,000 square feet of exhibitions, consisting of vast array of exhibits and displays highlighting the latest home improvement products and services with thousands of the freshest ideas in remodeling, repairing and beautifying the home. The show will also provide the opportunity to meet and speak with local and national experts about home improvement projects and other home-related questions ranging from energy-efficiency to home decor, from basements to roofing. The show runs from…

Can a plague of locusts be far behind? After the snow and then brutal cold of the past couple of weeks, we kind of hoped we’d get something of a reprieve. And by golly, it looks like relief is on the way with highs this week peaking at a balmy 40 degrees. However, before we reach that temporary promised land, we have to deal with this evening/tomorrow morning, which, according to the National Weather Service, is likely to bring something typically more destructive than snow: ice. According to the NWS Chicago, another period of a wintry mix will arrive tonight…

A man who was observed brandishing a firearm at the Aurora Transportation Center Saturday evening is in custody after being arrested by Aurora police. On Saturday evening at approximately 7:39pm, Aurora police officers were dispatched to the Aurora Transportation Center at 233 North Broadway where they located an 18-year-old man near the men’s restroom who, witnesses said, had been holding a firearm in his hand and pointing it at several people. The suspect was also observed striking another man with his hands and the firearm. The suspect was taken into custody and officers located a handgun on his person. He…

Located in Winfield, Klein Creek Golf Club is a country club venue that hosts wedding celebrations. This newly renovated property is situated on the grounds of an 18-hole golf course, offering scenic views of manicured lawns and gently sloping hills. Couples who choose to exchange vows at this location can expect a charming landscape, exceptional service, and delicious cuisine. Facilities and CapacityKlein Creek Golf Club can accommodate both indoor and outdoor celebrations. Couples can welcome up to 250 guests for a banquet event, or up to 400 loved ones for a cocktail-style reception in the Tented Pavilion. This space offers…