Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Two men have been convicted on federal kidnapping charges for conspiring to abduct victims at gunpoint in Naperville and other Chicago suburbs in 2019. Sedgwick Williams and Tai Hon La conspired with each other and others to carry out the kidnappings in the fall of 2019.  Williams personally participated in kidnappings that occurred in Naperville and Westchester in October and November 2019.  Williams and La also attempted a third kidnapping in South Holland, Ill., in December 2019.  Their efforts to abduct the intended victim in that incident were unsuccessful, and they were both arrested fleeing from the South Holland residence.…

A Naperville woman has been arrested for allegedly neglecting her dog Olive to the point of near-starvation and dehydration. Following an investigation launched when a concerned citizen reported a case of potential animal abuse last fall, the woman, 32, was charged with multiple felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty after turning herself in to police on Tuesday. The concerned citizen met with Animal Control Officers in October 2023 and reported they had agreed to take care of Olive, a pit bull mix, while the owner, the suspect, was on a business trip. Olive was in an emaciated state, could barely…

An apparent double-murder suicide was discovered Thursday afternoon after police made a check on welfare visit to a downtown Elgin residence. On Thursday at 1:57pm, officers responded to the 100 block of South State Street for a check on welfare visit after a caller reported not seeing their neighbors for an extended period of time. Officers had to force entry into the residence where they located three subjects who appeared to have been deceased for some time. A firearm was located next to one of the individuals who had an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The scene was secured and detectives…

Following is a post from the Illinios Retail Merchants Association about Food Market La Chiquita, a unique chain of Hispanic food stores with locations in Aurora and West Chicago. Used with permission. Entering the doors of one of the Food Market La Chiquita locations is a delight for all the senses. Bright colors burst into view from the wide range of fresh produce and meats, with the delicious smell of prepared food items beckoning. “People go to those three departments, because they know they’re getting fresh, they’re getting quality, and they’re getting a fair price,” says Food Market La Chiquita General Manager Martin…

A 19-year-old Naperville man is in custody having been accused of using a garage door opener to gain entrance to a local residence and stealing a car key fob. According to Naperville police, on Tuesday at approximately 1:25am, residents at the 2600 block of Blakely Lane contacted police to report a residential burglary that had just occurred. The residents told responding officers that they heard noises downstairs and went to investigate, which is when they found the garage service door partially open and a key fob missing from the mudroom. The initial investigation revealed that an individual had broken into…

Romance can be hysterical, and it doesn’t get much better that point2point production’s presentation of First Date, The Musical, which will be performed at the Elgin Art Showcase on Friday and Saturday, May 31 – June 1, at 7;30pm both nights. When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. As the date unfolds in real time, the couple quickly finds that they are not alone on this unpredictable evening. In a delightful and unexpected twist, Casey and Aaron’s inner critics take on…

The second annual Elgin Pride Parade and Festival in will be held in downtown Elgin on June 1st, 2024, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. The parade steps off at 11:00am heading north on Riverside Drive and returning south on Grove Avenue, culminating at Festival Park. The festival, held in Festival Park starting immediately after the parade, will feature LGBTQ+ musicians and performance artists, local vendors offering merchandise and services, and a wide selection of food and non-alcoholic drinks. “We were so honored by the love and support shown by the Elgin-area community last year,” says ELGbtq+ board member Sam Raue Hebert.…

Kanecountyconnects.com The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Kane County Cougars to advance efforts in opioid overdose prevention. This partnership is a significant step towards raising awareness and providing vital resources to combat the opioid crisis in our community. This summer, KCHD and the Kane County Cougars will join forces to educate fans about the dangers of opioid misuse and the importance of overdose prevention. By leveraging the Cougars’ platform and wide-reaching influence, this initiative aims to share important information and lifesaving tools with more Kane County residents. Key initiatives of the collaboration include:

The master of the one-liner Tom Cotter will be performing this weekend at The Comedy Vault in Batavia. Cotter took the comedy scene by storm after finishing runner-up and becoming the Breakout Star from Season 7’s “America’s Got Talent.” He lost to a dog act, but don’t hold that against him; Tom was the first comedian ever to be a finalist on the show and was the highest finishing human being on the show that year. The next year, AGT asked Tom back to perform as a special guest star (along with Train) and then again to host “The Season…

The Venue in downtown Aurora will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a weekend celebration of live, outdoor music on May 31, June 1 and June 2. Allie Kral and the Night Krals will perform on Friday, May 31. One of the best fiddle players in the nation, Kral recently formed a new creative venture and jam band with the Night Krals. Show starts at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. On Saturday, June 1, GRAMMY-nominated Liquid Soul will bring their “steady-grooving funk” to the stage. The acid jazz pioneers bridge the musical gap between standard jazz improvisation, funk and…