Author: Fox Valley Magazine

An Aurora man was arrested Wednesday by Naperville police officers following a month-long investigation into alleged drug dealing in the Naperville area. During the afternoon hours Wednesday, Naperville police executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence in the 2200 block of Ridge Avenue, Aurora. Several items of evidentiary value were recovered from the residence including a white powdery substance, which field-tested positive for the presence of cocaine, and packaging materials consistent with narcotics trafficking. Four firearms and United States currency were also recovered. The 25-year-old suspect was taken into custody and charged with two counts of Unlawful Manufacture and…

The LIV Chicago tournament begins today at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, with golf superstars like 2023 PGA Championship winner Brooks Koepka, 2022 Open Champion and 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Chicago champion Cameron Smith, World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson and two-time major winner Dustin Johnson. Yesterday, the tournament held a star-studded Pro-Am with celebrities like Hall-of-Famers Ken Griffey, Jr., and Brian Urlacher, All-Stars like the Bulls’ Zack Levine and former White Sox great Jermaine Dye, and a host of others paired with the pros. Here are some scenes from that event.

The air is growing crisper, the first hint of color is creeping into the leaves overhead and Primrose Farm is primed to make this fall a memorable one. Part of the St. Charles Park District, the facility features many characteristics of a real working farm, and more than a little country charm. Primrose Farm is a great way to enjoy the season and staff are excited to once again offer Autumn Hayrides on Friday and Saturday evenings September 29 to October 21. Snuggle under a blanket and enjoy a 30-minute tractor-drawn wagon ride around the beautiful farm. Catch a sunset…

A Batavia man has pleaded guilty to possessing and disseminating videos and still images of child pornography. David P. Winecke, 67, agreed to a sentence of six years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections in exchange for a guilty plea to the offense of child pornography – disseminating, victim younger than 13, Class X felony. Judge Alice C. Tracy accepted the plea. “Child pornography is not a victimless crime,” Assistant State’s Attorney Bob Dore, chief of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office’s Criminal Division, said after the plea agreement. “Children depicted in sexually compromising images and videos are…

Cheap Trick founder Rick Nielsen was on hand at Rookie’s Rochaus in West Dundee Wednesday evening to promote is new vodka brand, Rock’n Vodka. Rick delighted the crowd by joining his son, Miles Nielsen, and Miles’ band The Rusted Hearts, onstage for a few tunes. Here are some sights and sounds from the evening. (Photo credits Kevin Ketchum)

There’s a new food and drink venue coming to iconic 3rd Street in Geneva. On Friday, September 29, Geneva Winery will host its Grand Opening for the new Geneva Winery Bistro & Wine Bar located at 407 South 3rd Street in downtown Geneva, according to owner Brent Copstead. The location is just across 3rd Street from Geneva Winery. The new venue will begin serving lunch on Thursday, September 21, offering elegant but simple sandwiches like Turkey, Roast Beef, Italian, Club, Tuna Melts, Egg Salad, Muffaletta with Olive Tapenade, Grilled Cheese, and more. These in addition to a fun selection of…

The Fox Valley Park District’s 54-year-old living history museum remains a popular destination throughout the year. Open May 1 through mid-August for general admission, camps and field trips, Blackberry features the Early Streets Museum, a collection of Fox Valley historical exhibits, an Adventure Playground and popular attractions, such as a replica steam engine train, carousel, pony rides, hay wagon and paddleboats. With stunning backdrops and photo ops throughout the year, Blackberry also plays host to widely popular seasonal events of Pumpkin Weekends throughout October and Holiday Express Thursdays-Sundays in December. Every fall, just about the time Mother Nature starts to…

Based on the idea of bringing everyone to the table, Burger and Sushi House (B.A.S.H.), located in the heart of Geneva, Illinois at 124 W. State Street, opened in September 2022. It’s a vibrant, modern eatery that features an eclectic menu by Executive Chef Joseph Mosconi, who’s cooked at hot spots like Venteux, TAO Las Vegas, and Honey Salt Las Vegas. B.A.S.H.’s fresh fusion-inspired menu offers something for everyone and runs the gamut from hand-crafted burgers and a variety of mac ‘n cheeses to a raw bar, classic and specialty sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri and a kid’s menu with customizable…

Take a tour back in time to meet the fascinating “ghosts” of early Montgomery settlers and other cemetery residents during the Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission’s Annual Cemetery Walk, which will take place on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 7pm, at the Riverside Cemetery in Montgomery (414 N. River Street).   This event, geared towards all ages, is not a traditional scary cemetery walk but rather a fun glimpse into the past with authentic characters portraying historical figures of Montgomery. Each year the Historic Preservation Commission works to highlight new stories and icons of the community.  This year’s event will highlight…

By BETH HUNDSDORFER& HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinois Illinois’ “no cash bail” law, the only one of its kind in the United States, went into effect Monday. In courtrooms around the state, judges conducted the first hearings under the new system that determines whether a defendant will be jailed while awaiting trial based on dangerousness and risk of fleeing prosecution, rather than their ability to post bail. The abolition of cash bail was included in the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform of 2021 and originally slated to take effect Jan. 1, though court challenges delayed its implementation until Monday. In St.…