It was the Customer Appreciation Party at The Arcada Theatre’s Rock ‘N Ravioli last night. (It has Al Capone’s Bar from The Lexington Hotel.) Our man Kevin Ketchum was there to capture some of the sights (and, from the looks of it, throw a few back himself). (Photo credits Kevin Ketchum)
New media artist Agnes Chavez will bring her creative approach to integrating art, science and technology to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermlab) in Batavia (Fermilab). She has been named 2024 guest artist by the Fermi Research Alliance. Based out of Taos, New Mexico, Chavez will focus on particles called neutrinos during her tenure, creating an extended reality experience that will stand alone as well as travel with her existing immersive mixed reality art installation called Space Messengers. Launched at the Festival Internacional de Ciência in Oeiras, Portugal, in 2021, Space Messengers connects New Mexico students ages 14-25 with students around…
On March 3, 2024, at 10am, members of the St. Charles Police and Fire departments, along with their families and friends, will defy common sense and plunge into the Fox River for the annual Special Olympics Illinois Polar Plunge. Each year, the Polar Plunge raises donations for Special Olympics Illinois programming and events. The plunge will take place at Ferson Creek Park, on Route 31 just east of Wildrose Springs Drive. Supporters are welcome. St. Charles Police Det. Jennifer Larsen, Officer Steve Mattas, and Sara Cass, organize all the Police Department events supporting Special Olympics Illinois. Det. Larsen expressed her…
Popular metal band Slaughter will hit the stage at Aurora’s Piazza this Saturday, February 24, at 7pm. Founded in 1988 in Las Vegas, Slaughter’s music is heavily influenced by the hard rock and heavy metal scene of the 1980s, with an aggressive yet melodic sound. To date, Slaughter has released five studio albums, two live albums, and one compilation album. Their debut album Stick It to Ya, released in 1990, has sold over two million copies worldwide and went double platinum, producing hit singles such as “Up All Night” and “Fly to the Angels”. Their follow-up album, The Wild Life, sold over 500,000 copies, receiving a gold…
Naperville Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of person(s) responsible for Aggravated Battery last September. At approximately 3am on September 30 of last year, a 19-year-old male sustained serious injuries from a beating on the Main Street bridge south of Chicago Avenue in downtown Naperville. Based on video surveillance, Naperville police believe the vehicles pictured below (a black Jeep Wrangler and a white sedan) are associated with the suspect(s) in this incident, as are the the persons in the photos. If you have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers…
By Kane County Board Member Ron Ford(First published on kanecountyconnects.com) It’s Black History month and I’ve been asked to answer the question “What it’s like to be the only African American on the Kane County Board”. First understand that I wasn’t elected to be the Black board member. I was elected to represent the voters of the 6th district on the west side of Aurora. It is a highly diverse community which I have had the honor of serving for years. I, like all board members, bring to the job life experience that shapes our view of the world. I’m…
A seventeen-year-old male juvenile from Gilberts is accused of leading Naperville police on a high-speed chase early Saturday morning. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced yesterday that Judge James McCluskey granted the State’s motion to detain the juvenile until at least his next court appearance. On Saturday at approximately 1:11am, after Naperville police officers had boxed-in the juvenile’s vehicle with theirs, he repeatedly crashed his car into the squad cars parked in front of and behind him until one of the squad cars was pushed out of the way and he was…
An evening of magic, mystery and ravioli awaits this Saturday as Rock ‘n Ravioli, located in the Arcade Theatre complex in St. Charles, present Magic & Mystery with the Amazing Bibik. Jeff Bibik has been a student of mystery for many years, performing his first magic show at age 9. Jeff has performed across the country at resorts, comedy clubs and amusement parks. He was proud to circle the globe for the USO, performing at US Navy bases in Singapore, the Indian Ocean, and in Bahrain in the Middle East, returning through London. Dinner is served buffet style beginning at…
February and beer fests aren’t usually thought of together here in Illinois. But Naperville is made of sterner stuff, it would seem. The 2024 Naperville Ale Fest – Winter Edition will take place this Saturday, February 24th. Situated on the frozen tundra of Naperville’s Frontier Park, Winter Edition is Illinois’ largest outdoor winter beer fest. The 2024 gathering will feature over 150 unique craft beers and 10 food trucks. For a list of participants, visit here. Gates open at 11:30, and the festival runs from 12pm – 4pm. Tickets are $70 and are available here. For more information, visit napervillealefest.com.
Funeral arrangements for Kane County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Ruchaj, who unexpecctedly passed away last week, have been finalized. Visitation will take place on Friday, February 23rd, 2024 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm at Harter Middle School Gymnasium, 1601 Esker Drive in Sugar Grove. There will be a Special Law Enforcement walk through line-up at 6:45pm. A full honor police funeral will be held on Saturday, February 24th, also at Harter Middle School Gymnasium. Doors open at 10:00am and the service begins at 11:00am. A police procession will provide an escort after the funeral service. Squads will be staged with assistance from…
