Author: Fox Valley Magazine

The 6-year-old Palestinian child who was brutally stabbed to death in Plainfield Saturday morning had just celebrated his birthday, according to a national Islamic relations organization. According to a news release from the Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Wadea Al-Fayoume and his mother, Hanaan Shahin, were the victims of Saturday’s hate crime “The mother, Hanaan Shahin, and her son Wadea Al-Fayoume had lived on the ground floor of the house for two years with no previous notable issues with the landlord,” reported as a 71-year-old man who is accused of the killing.    “According to written…

Update: Authorities have provided an update on Saturday’s stabbing incident in Plainfield. It was initially reported to police that the boy who was killed was 8 years of age. He was 6. During an autopsy conducted Sunday, the forensic pathologist removed the knife from the abdomen of the boy and determined it was a twelve-inch serrated military style knife that has a seven-inch blade. Despite the suspect not providing a statement to detectives, investigators gathered sufficient information through interviews and evidence to formally charge him with First Degree Murder, Attempted First Degree Murder, Hate Crime (2 counts), and Aggravated Battery…

A 31-year-old woman wa found dead in the Fox River Saturday afternoon in the 700 block of South River Street in Aurora. At approximately 3:30pm Saturday, Aurora Police officers were dispatched after the body of a 31-year-old deceased woman was discovered in the Fox River. Police indicate that, at this time, there is no indication of foul play. The identity of the woman is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The Aurora Police Department’s Investigations Bureau and the Kane County Coroner’s Office are both investigating the cause and manner of death. Anyone with information is asked to call…

An 8-year-old boy is dead and a 32-year-old woman in serious condition after a brutal stabbing incident in Plainfield Saturday morning. According to police, at approximately 11:38am Saturday morning deputies with the Will County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call from a woman who said that her landlord was attacking her with a knife. The woman said that she had run into the bathroom to make the call and was continuing to fend off the attack. Her residence is located near the 16200 block of S. Lincoln Highway in Unincorporated Plainfield Township. When police arrived, they located the suspect,…

Magic, monsters, and mythical entertainment will be summoned on the grounds of Naper Settlement during the annual All Hallows Eve celebration. Come enjoy a line-up of Halloween-themed outdoor activities, art and performances for the entire family. Performances Interactive Experiences Tickets are $20 per person. Members and children under 4 receive complimentary admission. Visit napersettlement.org/285/All-Hallows-Eve for more information and to purchase tickets.   

Entering Year Five of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced multiple projects in the Kane County area that are planned or under way. Six major projects represent a total investment of more than $177 million, with the aim of improving safety, mobility and quality of life in the region. The six projects are all scheduled to be completed through 2026 include: “These investments in the Kane County region will strengthen our system of multimodal transportation across the state,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “Remember: If you are driving in Illinois this construction season, you will be driving…

Aurora Police obtained an arrest warrant for a Skokie man in connection with bomb threats at Aurora Public Library District buildings in September. On September 12th and 14th, 2023, the Aurora Public Library District buildings at 101 South River Street, 233 South Constitution Drive, and 555 South Eola Road were evacuated and searched by police after the District received bomb threats. No devices were located. During the investigation, the APD, in cooperation with North Regional Major Crimes Task Force, identified a 23-year-old Skokie man as being responsible for making the threats. On Wednesday, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office authorized…

The Batavia Park District’s Oct. 13 Nightmare at West Main event has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. The Oct. 20 event will go on as scheduled. Oct. 13 ticketholders may use their original tickets to attend the Oct. 20 Nightmare at West Main event from 7-9 p.m. If you would like a refund for tickets purchased for the Oct. 13 event, please call the park district at 630-879-5235 during office hours, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Tickets for the Oct. 20 Nightmare at West Main event are available at https://bataviaparks.info/3Rl5V3V.

Mention Classical Music and many people will claim they don’t know a thing about it. The Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s Friday Favorites, Music You Know concerts set out to prove them wrong. “Classical music is everywhere – in movies, commercials, cartoons. People may say they don’t know anything about classical music, but when the Symphony starts playing, they will recognize many of the pieces,” said Marc Thayer, CEO of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. The Music You Know concerts make orchestra music approachable to newcomers with its shorter, recognizable pieces, while providing longtime symphony fans a chance to hear some of their…

The highly-acclaimed St. Charles Singers will open their 40th season this weekend with “a profusion of polyphony” at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in St. Charles. The season’s opening concert will feature motets of J.S Bach, as well as work by William Byrd, Charles Stanford, Algirdas Martinaitis, Ivo Antognini, and others. Musical guests will include cellist Craig Trompeter, founder and artistic director of the Haymarket Opera Company, and double bassist Jerry Fuller, director of Ars Antigua.  Performances will be held on Saturday, October 14 at 7:30pm and Sunday, October 15 at 3:00pm. Tickets are $45 for adults, $40 for seniors and $12 for…