Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Elgin Township is home to many social service agencies and service clubs that make Elgin Township a better place to live.  To cast a spotlight on them, Elgin Township is hosting a FREE community event on Saturday, August 17th to showcase the value of over 30 of these organizations, how they can assist residents, what volunteer opportunities exist to help the organizations, and social service and driver job opportunities. The event is open between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the Elgin Township campus at 729 South McLean Boulevard in Elgin and will include organization information, a volunteer fair, a…

A focus on history is the common thread connecting three “Wednesdays @ One” events this Fall at the historic Baker Community Center in downtown St. Charles. The event series is produced by the Norris Cultural Arts Center and sponsored by Colonial Café. Admission to these programs is free, but attendees are asked to register through links found at www.NorrisCulturalArts.com. As the name suggests, all events are presented at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. The fifth season of this popular series begins on September 25 with a program from historian and author, William Pack, “Death-Defying Acts: The History of the Circus.” Pack will…

Montgomery Fest brings together neighbors, friends, and families for decades to enjoy a weekend of old-fashioned summer fun. The fest offers various activities and events, including live entertainment, a carnival, food vendors, a beer tent, a petting zoo, a parade, a car show, and a carp fishing derby. It is topped off with a spectacular fireworks show across the river.Get Involved in 2024! FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 On Stage:4-5:15P | Jeff and Kurt’s Acoustic Refreshment | Acoustic Rock5:30P | Welcome & Honor Guard Presentation of Colorsby the Montgomery-Countryside Fire District Honor Guard5:30-7:30P | Cadillac Groove | Soul/Funk/Blues8-10P | American English |…

An Elgin man is in custody after having been apprehended by police for shooting his firearm in a residential area on the city’s east side. On Saturday morning at around 10:15am, officers were called to the 900 block of Seminole Drive for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that shots fired had occurred and subsequently took a suspect into custody who had remained on scene after allegedly negligently discharging his firearm. After the case was reviewed by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, the 22-year-old suspect, a resident of Elgin, was charged with One count of Reckless…

By Fox Valley Orthopedics Two common overuse injuries of the forearms are Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow, which have similar causes but are distinct conditions. Tennis Elbow, medically known as lateral epicondylitis, causes pain in the outer part of the elbow, and Golfer’s Elbow (medial epicondylitis) affects the inside of the elbow. Despite their names, neither condition is exclusive to tennis or golfers, respectively, although they are common among athletes who play those sports. Tennis players can get a Golfer’s Elbow and vice versa – just as the opposite is true – which is not uncommon. Do I have Tennis Elbow? Tennis…

Anderson Humane is a Fox Valley gem. For over 50 years, this non-profit has been rescuing, healing and otherwise caring for animals in need. Today, the organization is expanding and thriving, now offering services not only to domesticated animals but also wild creatures in need. Our Justa Coupla Guys podcast was fortunate enough to speak with its CEO Dean Daubert and Director of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Rachel Kantola about its mission and operations, followed by a tour of the facility complete with furry guests of all types.  Intrepid photographer Kevin Ketchum captured the scene. (Photo credits Kevin Ketchum) And here…

Union Pacific announced the Route 31 underpass is scheduled to reopen to traffic Friday, August 16 after being shut down since March for the rail company’s Third Main Line project. Once the underpass reopens, Union Pacific’s construction operations will shift west to Third Street starting Monday, August 19. The railroad crossing is anticipated to be closed for six weeks. All schedules are subject to change due to weather or construction delays. With the Third Street railroad crossing closed, the official detour will direct motorists to use Route 31 to head north to State Street (Route 38) and west to Third Street. The…

What started as a routine traffic stop for Pedro A. Vilchis of Aurora ended up as a high-speed car chase followed by a sentence of nine years in prison. Vilchis was sentenced to a total of 9 years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections after being found guilty in June of Attempt murder, Class X felony; Criminal damage to government-supported property, Class 3 felony (2 counts); Criminal damage to property, Class 4 felony (2 counts); Aggravated assault, Class 4 felony (3 counts); and Aggravated fleeing/eluding a peace officer, Class 4 felony (5 counts). According to prosecutors, on August…

An Aurora man is in custody on drug charges following a six-month investigation in alleged Fentanyl sales in the Naperville area. The suspect, 20, was arrested by Naperville police officers on Tuesday. He is charged with two counts of Manufacture/Delivery of Fentanyl (Class 1 felony) and two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class 4 felony) stemming from alleged fentanyl sales in March and April of this year. “This arrest is a prime example of how the detectives assigned to our Special Operations Group are following through on investigations to remove dangerous substances and individuals from the streets of…