Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Paramount’s 12th Broadway Series launches this evenig with Little Shop of Horrors, the doo-wop R&B sensation by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, the genius duo behind Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.The setting is Skid Row, where meek and mild Seymour Krelborn is eeking out a living at the failing Mushnik’s Flower Shop. Until one day, Seymour discovers a strange and unusual plant – one that feeds on human blood. He names her Audrey II and becomes caught up in a wild scheme of trying to acquire fresh blood for his carnivorous plant – all while attempting…

A West Chicago man is dead and another in custody after a fatal collision between a car and a motorcycle in West Chicago Wednesday evening. At approximately 7:15pm Wednesday, West Chicago police officers found an injured man lying on the ground at the intersection of Neltnor Boulevard and Kings Circle. The man was immediately transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased approximately one hour later. The investigation of the incident found that the 40-year-old suspect was allegedly making a left-hand turn northbound onto Neltnor Boulevard in front of the victim, who was riding a motorcycle southbound on…

A 42-year-old Elgin man is in custody after being charged with a plethora of burlaries and robberies, including two recent robberies of Elgin banks. The accused was identified by an Elgin Police detective several days after a robbery at the Chase Bank located at 1600 Larkin Avenue in Elgin, which occured on Friday, September 1. Through further investigation, it was determined that the man was also a suspect in six other Elgin cases, including an attempted bank robbery at the Elgin State Bank located at 50 Tyler Creek Plaza, also in Elgin, which occurred on Thursday, August 31. The accused…

After the fall of Vicksburg during the Civil War, which resulted in the Mississippi River becoming a Union highway, President Abraham Lincoln intoned “Thank God. The Father of Waters again goes unvexed to the sea.” Well, we’re not in a civil war. And the Fox River isn’t the “Father of Waters” (although it does, eventually, go to the sea via the Illinois River and the Mississippi). It is, however, “vexed” – not by hostile forts and cannon, but by a series of dams that litter the Fox Valley region. But that may be about to change. According to a press…

The 12th annual St. Charles Jazz Weekend starts today and will feature over 30 different jazz performances at 21 St. Charles venues through Sunday. Some notable performances during Jazz Weekend include Grammy-winning saxophonist Frank Catalano who will be performing at The Filling Station Pub & Grill on September 7th, and at The House Pub on September 8th and 9th, critically acclaimed Alyssa Allgood at the Moonlight Theatre on September 9th, and Deans Simms and the Hot Notes who will be playing a tribute to Louis Armstrong at The Arcada Theatre on September 10th. Individuals attending the 2023 St. Charles Jazz Weekend have the opportunity to win…

The 10th annual Elgin Fringe Festival is a visual and performing arts festival, featuring magic, dance, comedy, drama, music, and the undefined all in downtown Elgin. The festival, which kicked off Friday, September 1, with the opening of the EFF Visual Art, kicks into full gear this weekend with over 50 performances in downtown Elgin. Single tickets are free, $7, or $12. Festival Passes are $90 (early bird) and include your EFF button and access to all performances. A $3 EFF button is required to attend all performances and events. The button supports the festival, while 100% of ticket and…

Featured selections of Craft Beers created by local Fox Valley area brewing companies. Apple Cider Donut BeerAle with Apple Cider Donuts 5.0% Abv. A popular fall-inspired, donut-infused ale made with the world-famous Kuipers Family Farm apple cider donuts from Maple Park, IL. The flavor has a dry crisp characteristic, in addition to a cinnamon node throughout this tasty collaboration. Pair with an apple cider donut for a decadent treat. Obscurity Brewing and Craft Mead113 W N St.Elburn, IL 60119 OktofestGerman Inspired Oktoberfest Märzen Lager – 6.0% ABV. Crafted with a select blend of German malts and hops that highlight a…

The Route 31 underpass will be closed Sunday, Sept. 10 as Union Pacific makes emergency repairs to the train bridge.Route 31 will be shut down from South Street to Third Street. Union Pacific did not provide the City with an official detour route. Motorists should exercise extra caution if they travel on downtown Third Street due to large crowds expected during the final day of Festival of the Vine. Drivers wanting to avoid the construction work zone could use Route 25 or Western Avenue as alternate routes.The emergency repair is not related to Union Pacific’s ongoing Third Main Line project taking place in…

Retired Major M.G. Moncrief Jr. of Alabama, who served in both WWII and the Korean War, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroic and extraordinary achievements while participating in aerial flight. ​He died in 2003 at the age of 80. Years later, a person unrelated to Moncrief brought his U.S. Marine Corps identification bracelet to the Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission in hopes they could reunite it with its owner. It’s believed the item was found at a flea market or secondhand store. With the help of social media, Kane County recently contacted Moncrief’s family members and his…

Services to commemorate the infamous 9-11 attacks in 2001 will be held in various communities around the Fox Valley. All are welcome to attend. St. Charles The St. Charles Fire Department is holding its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 7:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 11, outside at the Fire Department Memorial Monument, 2 E. Main St. The ceremony honors first responders who put duty before self to rescue victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks and remembers those who lost their lives that day. The ceremony will include remarks from members of the Fire Department, State Sen. Donald DeWitte, and…