Author: Fox Valley Magazine

The City of Elgin has announced its groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Elgin Sports Complex. The event will take place on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at 11am at the complex, located just south of U.S. Route 20, east of McLean Boulevard. The expansion project, with a construction budget of $21,004,250, will add three synthetic turf fields, lighting, and fencing to the 87 acres acquired from the state of Illinois. These additions will help meet community demand for multi-purpose sports fields, particularly for soccer and other recreational programs. “This project is a reflection of the growing need for additional…

The Windy Acres Farm Fall Festival runs from Saturday, September 14 through Halloween in Geneva. Enjoy Fresh Pumpkin Spice Donuts, Apple Cider Donuts, Apple Cider Slushies, Caramel Apples, Lunch, Corn Boil, Bar, Live Music/Dj, Kids’ Attractions, Pony Rides, Reptile Exhibit, Birds Of Prey Show, Jumping Pillow, Pumpkin Pie & Apple Pie, Pumpkin Butter, Shopping, Lounge, tons of Pumpkins in all shapes and colors, Bakery, Delicious Apples, Fresh Pressed Cider and much more. Also at the Festival, enjoy burgers, brats, hot dogs, a Build Your Own Corn-on-the-Cob Bar, and sweets and treats. The grill and corn bar are available weekends and…

Enjoy food, music, and family fun at the Aurora Fall Food Truck Fest on Friday, September 27 from 5pm to 9pm on the Benton Street Bridges between Broadway Ave. and River Street in Aurora Downtown. Experience the cool fall weather and a great Friday night with 25 food trucks and vendors: • Billy Bricks Pizza• Burrito Xpress• Chills Italian Ice• Craft Urban• Fiesta Taco• Grumpy Gaucho• GV’s Italian Street Food• Hello Boba• Holy Brews Coffee Co.• Holy Pierogi• Home Run Hot Dogs and Lemonade• Island Boy Foods• JJ-n-MeMe’s Custom Meals on Wheels• La Chula• Little O’s Frozen Treats• Monster Gyros – Serna’s…

Kanecountyconnects.com The Kane County Sheriff’s Office has launched a groundbreaking diversion and reentry program that integrates business development with future opportunities for detainees at the Kane County jail. Sheriff’s officials believe the center is the first of its kind in the nation and hope it will serve as a national model for success. The Kane County Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which officially opened on September 17, provides structure and guidance to current and former detainees interested in starting small businesses. Run in partnership with Waubonsee Community College, the center will assist with small business development, problem-solving, researching capital investment,…

St. Charles resident Donnie Wahlberg’s New Kids On The Block have announced their first ever Las Vegas residency, THE RIGHT STUFF.  Following the success of their sold-out Magic Summer Tour 2024, Donnie, Joey, Jordan, Jonathan and Danny will bring their talents to Las Vegas for a run of 16 shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM, kicking off Friday, June 20, 2025. While in town for their headlining set at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival this weekend, the New Kids completely took over the Las Vegas Strip. Arriving on a double decker bus, the New Kids held a very special fan event and Q&A at The…

Each year the sister villages of East and West Dundee host their annual Heritage Fest, a three-day celebration of food, music and fun. This year’s Heritage Fest took place September 13-15, and our intrepid Publisher Kevin Ketchum was there to record the fun. (Photo credits Kevin Ketchum)

Take a tour back in time to meet the fascinating “ghosts” of early Montgomery settlers and other cemetery residents during the Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission’s Annual Cemetery Walk, which will take place on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 7pm, at the Riverside Cemetery in Montgomery (414 N. River Street). This event, geared towards all ages, is not a traditional scary cemetery walk but rather a fun glimpse into the past with authentic characters portraying historical figures of Montgomery. Each year the Historic Preservation Commission works to highlight new stories and icons of the community. This year’s event features a…

According to a press release from the Kane County Sheriff’ Office, a pedestrian was killed Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a passing freight train in Rutland Township. A preliminary investigation indicated that at approximately 2:51pm, a pedestrian was hit by a CPKC freight train on the railroad tracks that run east and west, parallel to Big Timber Road at Coombs Road, in Rutland Township. The identity of the victim has not been released. No further information is available as the investigation is ongoing.

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…