Author: Fox Valley Magazine

The Village of Oswego appears to be enthusiastic about a proposed “Nash Vegas Saloon” to occupy the former Oswego Brewing Company space at 61 Main Street. The concept draws inspiration from the success of establishments like the honky-tonks found in Nashville, Tennessee, offering patrons a unique blend of food service, a full bar, live music, and line dancing. The project, spearheaded by a local restauranteur, entails a substantial buildout of 61 Main Street valued at approximately $724,000. The scope of work encompasses interior demolition, bathroom remodeling, the installation of a brand-new kitchen, construction of a band stage and dance floor,…

Authorities have announced that a woman seriously injured in a collision at an Naperville Wednesday has succumbed to her injuries while in hospital. She was 88 years of age. At approximately 11:10am, the Naperville Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the intersection of 95th Street and Plainfield/Naperville Road for a crash involving two vehicles. The initial investigation indicated that a white 2019 Chrysler Pacifica was traveling southbound on Plainfield/Naperville Road and into the intersection at 95th Street. A blue 2007 Dodge Caravan was traveling northbound on Plainfield/Naperville Road and attempted to turn left onto westbound 95th Street. Both vans collided in the…

A person is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a collision Wednesday at an intersection on Naperville’s south side. At approximately 11:10am, the Naperville Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the intersection of 95th Street and Plainfield/Naperville Road for a crash involving two vehicles. The initial investigation indicated that a white 2019 Chrysler Pacifica was traveling southbound on Plainfield/Naperville Road and into the intersection at 95th Street. A blue 2007 Dodge Caravan was traveling northbound on Plainfield/Naperville Road and attempted to turn left onto westbound 95th Street. Both vans collided in the intersection. The driver of the Dodge Caravan was transported to…

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release related to the passing of KCSO’s K9 Arko: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Kane County Sheriff’s Office German Shepherd K9 Arko, who retired on March 1, 2024. K9 Arko, who proudly served the office since September 30, 2016, passed peacefully, surrounded by his K9 handler, Lt. Wilgosiewicz, and other members of the K9 community. “K9 Arko was born on October 18, 2014, and imported from Hungary. K9 Arko served as an Explosive Detection K9 and was certified in obedience and handler protection. K9…

St. Patrick’s Day is nearly upon us, and for those who are of Irish descent or just fancy themsleves part o’ the clan, celebrating in a traditional Irish pub is the way to go. Enjoy traditional Irish Music, corned beef and cabbage, pints of Guinness and great craic. (For the uninitiated, “craic” is a commonly used term in Irish slang often used to describe a lively, fun social atmosphere.) Here are four Fox Valley venues that will have you pining for the olde sod in no time. Ballydoyle Irish Pub & RestaurantLocated in downtown Aurora, Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant…

An unusual number of fraud cases involving cryptocurrency reported since the end of February has prompted Naperville police to issue a warning. The message is straightforward: beware of people you’ve never met in person asking for money or personal information. Four cases totally nearly $750,000 in losses have been reported since February 29 and are not believed to be related to one another. Typically, Naperville’s financial crimes unit sees only two or three fraud cases involving cryptocurrency each month. “It’s unnerving to think about how convincing these scammers can be. They really play on people’s emotions, whether that’s love or…

Sandra Costa, a resident of Sugar Grove, has been crowned Mrs. Illinois International. Costa will now represent Illinois at the Mrs. International 2024 competition in Kingsport, Tenn., from July 26-27, 2024. Beyond the excitement and glamour, Costa’s journey to the Mrs. International stage has been fueled by a profound commitment to family values, community service, and raising awareness about domestic violence. In her year-long tenure as Mrs. Illinois International, Costa will collaborate with the WINGS Program, a Chicagoland-based nonprofit dedicated to providing housing, integrated services, education, and advocacy to end domestic violence (www.wingsprogram.com). As a survivor of domestic abuse herself,…

Three actors. One dead guy. All 37 plays in 97 minutes. Playhouse 38 presents “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” from March 15-17 in Geneva. An all-female trio performers on meth (ok, they’re not on meth…they just seem to be) fly through all of Shakespeare’s plays in a 97-minute free-for-all that will leave you howling. “An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays that is not to be missed!” Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day-of. The show is directed by Christopher Corrigan and stars Nicole Borowski, Cynthia Martz, and Nickolena Sellen. Playhouse 38 is located at 321 Stevens…

New Orleans. The heat is sweltering, the liquor flows, and the secrets are thick as humidity. Pull up a chair and join the high-stakes game of cards. To your left is Stella Kowalski, married, loves her husband and will do anything for him. On your right is Stanley Kowalski, hard drinking, hard playing and hard fists that get used a lot. Across from you is Blanche DuBois, vulnerable, alone and ready to break. Tennessee Williams’ Pultizer Prize-winning masterpiece A Streetcar Named Desire confronts us with the tenuous relationship between reality and illusion, hope and despair and the brutal battle for…

BrightSide Theatre in Naperville presents its production of Ira Levin’s Deathtrap, the longest-running comedic thriller in Broadway history, and the fifth-longest-running Broadway play of all time. A playwright and his much younger former student each attempt to kill the other, so that one of them can claim sole authorship of the mystery play on which they’ve been collaborating. The humor and the many plot twists devised by Levin, author of the thrillers Rosemary’s Baby, The Boys From Brazil, and The Stepford Wives, have kept Broadway audiences laughing and on the edge of their seats for over four years. It was…