Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Dundee Heritage Fest will be held September 13, 14 & 15 in downtown East and West Dundee. A local favorite along the Fox River, Heritage Fest is free to attend and provides activities for all ages. The fun begins on Friday night with a fireworks show over the Fox River at 8 pm that is not to be missed, bookended by high-energy live entertainment from 6:00-8:00 and 9:00-11:00pm. Live music and entertainment continue throughout the weekend representing a wide variety of genres and decades. For a complete list of bands, please visit the Heritage Fest website at wdundeeheritagefest.org. Saturday and…

Alley Art Festival will fill downtown Aurora with artists for its 14th year from noon to 5pm on Saturday, August 31. The free festival will bring more than 90 local artists to the area. The popular, grassroots art festival will be staged on both pedestrian-friendly Water Street Mall and Downer Place between Stolp Avenue and Water Street. This year’s festival is sponsored by Superjumbo Records and Representative Barbara Hernandez. The festival will feature artists and artisans from noon to 5 pm following the Aurora Farmers Market across the street at Water Street Square, which runs from 8 am to noon…

A 60-year-old Batavia man has been found guilty of Aggravated DUI and other charges for an incident in 2022 wherein his vehicle crashed into a parked Batavia squad car while he was driving intoxicated. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced yesterday that a jury has found Samuel J. Kramer guilty of Aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, a Class 4 felony; Aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, BAC over .08, a Class 4 felony; Improper passing of an emergency vehicle causing damage, Class A misdemeanor; and Leaving the scene of a crash involving damage to vehicle,…

A 36-year-old Aurora man is in custody after what police describe as a “negligent/accidental discharge of a handgun” on St. Charles’ east side Wednesday. According to St. Charles police, just before 1pm a caller alerted police that a male and two females, one of whom was carrying a small child, were walking in the area between the Super 8 Hotel and an adjacent strip mall in the 1500 block of East Main Street when the caller witnessed what appeared to be a negligent/accidental discharge of a handgun by the male subject. Officers arrived on scene and observed a handgun in…

Get ready for a high-voltage night of classic rock at Venue 1012 on August 24 as tribute bands Sins N’ Roses and Electric Shock – The AC/DC Show bring the iconic sounds of Guns N’ Roses and AC/DC to life. Doors open at 5pm, with Sins N’ Roses taking the stage from 6 to 8 pm, delivering fan favorites like “Welcome to the Jungle” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” The energy will continue to build as Electric Shock takes over from 8:30 to 10:30pm, playing legendary hits like “Back in Black,” “Highway to Hell,” and “Thunderstruck.” Attendees can enjoy a…

Step back into the vibrant era of the ’90s and 2000s hip-hop as Chicago gears up for Tacos and Tequila Festival, presented by the Kane County Cougars and Social House Entertainment. This throwback hip-hop festival has enjoyed success in Kansas City, Dallas Fort Worth, Milwaukee, Sioux Falls, Winnipeg, and now it’s Chicago’s turn to witness the inaugural event on Saturday, September 21st, at Northwestern Medicine Field, home of the Kane County Cougars, from 3pm – 11pm. This exhilarating event will showcase live performances from world renowned hip-hop artists such as T.I, Lil Jon, Fat Joe, Chingy, Ying Yang Twins, Petey…

An 82-year-old Oswego man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl who was also a family member. Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis announced that Allen A. Taft was convicted of three separate counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of Child and one count of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse following a jury trial held this week. The jury deliberated for just over one hour before returning guilty verdicts on all charges. Charges against Taft were filed after an investigation began in April of 2022, when the victim, a family member of Taft, disclosed to law enforcement investigators…

Elgin’s annual End of Summer Bash ushered out the old – summer, that is – and welcomed in the new in the form of some incredible drone presentations. Our intrepid publisher, Kevin Ketchum, was there to capture some of the sights and sounds of this great event. (Photo/video credits Kevin Ketchum)

Kanecountyconnect.com The Kane County Sheriff’s Office has proposed a transitional housing program in Aurora to help citizens returning from prison, reintegrate into society and reduce repeat offenses. Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain points to the lack of transitional housing as a major obstacle to preventing recidivism. The program, which is proposed for a building located at 131 W. Illinois Ave., aims to lower the jail population and save taxpayer dollars by providing housing for individuals leaving the Kane County Jail or Illinois Department of Corrections. The facility would offer up to six months of support in one of the building’s four…

Classic Car enthusiasts will gather together again this year in Geneva to view a beautiful collection of antique, classic and modern automobiles during the annual Concours d’Elegance. Participants from all over the country will display their prized automobiles on Third Street, the heart of Geneva’s charming downtown shopping district lined with shops, restaurants, parks and historical buildings. Some will be awarded one of the coveted “Benz” Trophies. The event is open to the public at no cost, making this a family event with something for everyone to enjoy. This is rare opportunity to view this fantastic collection of award-winning, unique and rare…