Author: Fox Valley Magazine

A 55-year-old man is in custody and has been charged with an early-morning burglary of a Walgreens in Naperville. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that the suspect, a resident of Naperville, has been charged with one count of Burglary (Class 2 Felony) and one count of Criminal Damage to Property (Class 4 Felony). He is currently on pre-trial detention facing Domestic Battery and Aggravated Assault charges (both Class A Misdemeanors) regarding a domestic violence incident that allegedly occurred on February 24. Naperville police allege that at approximately 5:20am on February…

The Naperville St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns for its 31th year of celebrating Irish heritage and culture on Saturday, March 9. West Suburban Irish’s annual parade, which started in 1993, will march down the streets of Naperville beginning at 10 a.m WSI’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a family event, attracting over 3,000 participants and 15,000 spectators to downtown Naperville. The parade staging area will again be held at the Naperville North High School south parking lot before launching at 10 a.m. on Mill Street and Ogden Avenue toward downtown Naperville. It will continue south on Mill turning east on…

Authorities have now identified the person killed in a fiery crash on I-88 Monday morning. The deceased is Laura Rudow, 52, of Elburn, who was killed when her vehicle was hit head-on as she drove westward in the eastbound lane of I-88 near milemarker 102 just southwest of Elburn. The driver of the eastbound vehicle was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. According to Illinois State Police, both vehicles involved in the crash burst into flames on impact. The crash remains under investigation. According to reports, heavy fog was present in the area but there has been no determination as…

Thom McNamee planned and executed the original St. Patrick’s Day Parade in East Dundee. For the past several years, the McNamee Family Foundation and The Village of East Dundee has kept that memory alive with one of the best St. Patrick’s Day Parades in Chicagoland hosting an entire day of fun. Parade Day starts off with the USATF certified – Dublindee Kilted 5k Race and Walk. This race is one of Fox Valley’s most treasured traditions according to Top 60 Races Illinois in RaceMob.com. The Kilted 5K has also been named on of the top 50 St. Patrick’s races in…

The St. Charles St. Patrick’s Parade will be held in downtown St. Charles on March 9th, along with an array of family-friendly St. Patrick’s-themed activities for individuals to take part in around town. The downtown festivities kick-off at 11am with the Opening Ceremony on the 1st Street Plaza (near Gia Mia and McNally’s Irish Pub & Kitchen). The ceremony will feature performances from Irish Dancers and Bagpipers, along with more entertainment for all to enjoy. While downtown, visitors can choose to take part in the St. Patrick-themed Scavenger Hunt. To participate, individuals will need to locate the city’s hidden shamrocks!…

A man was killed yesterday evening when the SUV he was driving crashed into a tree and burst into flames after being chased at high speeds by a Kane County Sheriff’s Deputy. According to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday at approximately 10:30pm, a Kane County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a black Dodge Durango traveling at 92mph westbound on Route 64 from the area of IC Trail Road. The deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, but it refused to yield and continued at speeds up to 110mph. The pursuit was terminated when the deputy lost site of the vehicle for…

Featured selections of Craft Beers created by local Fox Valley area brewing companies. Good KissBraggot IPA. 6.5% Abv. Good Kiss is a multi-award winning Braggot IPA that gives a smack on the lips reminiscent of a passionate lover. Made with buckwheat honey and a combination of Citra and Mosaic hops, this crowd favorite kisses your palate with a delicious balance of citrus and sweet. Obscurity Brewing and Craft Mead113 W N St.Elburn, IL 60119 Lemon Tea-UpHalf and Half Inspired Hard Seltzer with Lemons and Tea. 6.0% ABV. 2023 U.S. Open of Hard Seltzers – Gold Medal Winner. Next in the…

Airman Christian Kimbrough, a native of Aurora, Illinois, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35. Kimbrough graduated from West Aurora High School in 2014. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Aurora. “Being around a very diverse community of people with all different mindsets and perspectives prepared me for my career in the Navy,” said Kimbrough. “We may all come from different backgrounds but we all have one mission in mind.” Kimbrough joined the Navy one year ago. “I joined the Navy to travel, see the…

One person is dead and another seriously injured in a fiery crash on I-88 Monday morning. According to multiple media reports, at approximately 5:19am Monday morning, a vehicle was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of I-88 near milemarker 103 just southwest of Elburn when it crashed head-on into another vehicle. According to Illinois State Police, both vehicles burst into flames on impact. The westbound driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while the eastbound driver was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The names of the victims have not been released at this time. The crash remains under investigation.…