Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Featured selections of Craft Beers created by local Fox Valley area brewing companies. Proud Girl DadProud Girl Dad, Summer Wheat Ale is back!⁠ Brilliantly clear with a light mouthfeel, the soft fruitiness on the nose blends beautifully with light spice from the wheat for a crisp drinking experience that just screams summer. “This beer is for every Dad out there who works hard and after work….attends every track meet, spelling bee, softball tournament, ballet recital, swim meet, cheerleading event, science fair, basketball tournament, debate club, Irish dancing performance, soccer game and all the other events our daughters may participate in….and…

Whether you’ve been coming to River View Miniature Golf Course for decades or it’s your first time, the 18-hole course provides a new adventure every time. Sitting along the banks of the Fox River in Pottawatomie Park, River View has been a recreational destination in the community for 50 years. It is now open for the season. “With the course’s varied obstacles and unique design, no two games are the same. You may play for leisure one day and friendly competition the next. Try a new route on a particular hole, or strive for a personal best – a new…

Vino lovers, this event is for you. The Batavia Park District is hosting its first “Batavia Uncorked” event this Saturday from 1pm-4pm at the Peg Bond Center at 151 North Island Avenue. Sample a wide variety of wines at this laid-back casual event. Enjoy a variety of unique wine along with food, live music and the relaxed ambiance of The Riverwalk. The $30 tickets include entry to the event, three hours of wine tasting of 10-one ounce samples and a commemorative glass. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Get your tickets today at bataviaparks.org or at the Civic Center or…

St. Sophia Church at 525 Church Road in Elgin (Rt. 31 and I-90) will present its 45th annualsummer “Greek Fest” the weekend of June7th, 8th and 9th 2024. The fest will be open onFriday and Saturday from 12 noon to 11pm. Sunday’s hours are 12 noon to 10pm.Thousands of people attend the festival each year – it is open to the public and admission isfree. Guests will feast on authentic Greek delicacies such as Gyros, Grecian Chicken, Souvlaki,Pastitsio, Saganaki (the flaming cheese) and Greek Salad – all while enjoying ice coldrefreshments including Greek Beer, Mediterranean Wine and the legendary VillageSquire…

Fox Valley Magazine and Kanecountyconnects.com In a narrow (12-11) but bipartisan vote last week, the Kane County Board voted to increase the salaries of board members and certain county officials by over 20%. The increase will apply to individuals in office in November of this year, and will take effect in December. The raises come in the context of an uncertain financial climate for the county, with potential tax hikes floated as a possibility in recent years only to be withdraw prior to elections. The increases were recommended by a three-person ad hoc compensation committee. The compensation for the offices…

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…