Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Authorities are investigating the death of a 46-year-old woman on Aurora’s west side Saturday afternoon. At 4:49pm Saturday, Aurora police officers responded to reports of a vehicle crash and shots fired near Prairie Street and Woodlawn Avenue in Aurora. Upon arriving, officers discovered a single vehicle crash with a 46-year-old female suffering from gunshots wounds inside the vehicle. Aurora Fire Department Paramedics transported the woman to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead a short time later. No other injuries were reported during the incident. The name of the victim will be released upon completion of an autopsy by…

Naperville Restaurant Week 2024 is right around the corner. Mark your calendars for January 19-February 4, 2024; the perfect way to brighten up your winter. This 11th year of celebrating the diverse culinary community in Naperville is sure to be delicious. From one-of-a-kind eateries to classic favorites, participating restaurants offer enticing discounts or creative prix fixe menus (multi-course meals for a fixed price). Restaurant Week is the perfect time to try something new. The event spans over two weeks, giving you ample time to sample several places. Staples like La Sorella, CityGate Grille, Colonial Café, and Macarenas Tapas will offer…

Nestled in historic downtown, Eden Events offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with stunning views of the Fox River. We specialize in creating unforgettable events, including weddings, business events, rehearsal dinners, showers, birthdays, graduations, and more. Host your special event on our enclosed and screened-in patio, overlooking the beautiful Fox River. Our space provides a rustic and warm ambiance, complemented by breathtaking views of the Fox Valley. We offer a range of breakfast, lunch, and dinner packages to choose from. With private rooms seating up to 165 guests and the option for semi-private setups, we can accommodate events of all…

Wine selections available at local wine stores and wineries in the Fox Valley area JunctionThis dry, medium-bodied wine greets the senses with inviting scents of red currant, cassis, vanilla, cigar box, and a medley of spices. As it unfolds on the palate, it reveals a smooth mouthfeel complemented by refined tannins, leading to a well-supported finish. This wine pairs beautifully with dishes like beef braised in red wine served alongside creamy mashed potatoes, savory bison burgers topped with rich blue cheese, aromatic garlic-infused lamb chops accompanied by a smooth chickpea purée, or a luxurious triple cream cheese. Geneva Winery2N100 Brundige…

Elgin native Tom Shales, a hugely influential figure in the TV world during a writing career that spanned four decades, has died. Shales was 79 years old. Born on November 3, 1944, the son of Elgin mayor Clyde Shales, Shales began his career in media at Elgin’s own WRMN at the age of 18, where he served as the station’s disc jockey, local news reporter, writer and announcer. After briefly attending Elgin Community College, Shales transferred to American University in Washington, DC. After spending time at the DC Examiner in Washington, Shales joined The Washington Post as a writer in the Style…

An Elgin police officer responding to an attempted suicide allegedly found himself under attack from the subject he was trying to aid early Saturday morning, resulting in him shooting and wounding the subject, who was later transported to a local hospital in stable condition. According to the Elgin Police Department, on Saturday at 1:28 a.m., an officer responded to the 900 block of Oak Ridge Boulevard for a reported suicidal subject. The preliminary investigation indicates that the officer was directed inside the residence by the caller for assistance with a 29-year-old male subject. The officer entered the residence and observed…

An 18-year-old woman and four juveniles have been charged with robbery in connection with the theft of approximately $4,400 worth of merchandise from a Naperville vape store. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced yesterday that a Bartlett woman is charged with one count of Robbery, a Class 2 Felony. Her co-defendants, four juvenile males ages fourteen, sixteen, seventeen and seventeen, are each charged with one count of Robbery (Class 2 Felony), one count of Burglary (Class 2 Felony) and one count of Retail Theft (Class 3 Felony). In First Appearance Court, Judge…

Snow will be replaced by high winds and bitter cold in the Fox Valley Saturday. Pick your poison. Accumulated snowfall from Friday’s storm was fairly consistent across the region at 6″-7″, bringing the weekly total to around a foot in most places. But what comes next may be more challenging, as a deep freeze commences Saturday accompanied by blowing snow driven by 20-30 miles-per-hour wind. Conditions are expected to be blizzard-like over the next several days as high winds and blowing snow create visibility issues and wind chills as low as 30 degrees below zero. Highs will be in the…

Two Chicago women were arrested Wednesday as part of an investigation into prostitution activity at Hy Massage, 410 E. State Street in Geneva.The arrests came after an investigation initiated following community reports of illicit activity at the business. According to a press release from the City of Geneva, the 45-year-old owner of Hy Massage was taking into custody and charged with one count of prostitution, a Class A misdemeanor; and one count of operating as a massage therapist without a license, a Class A misdemeanor. A 35-year-old woman was also charged with one count of operating as a massage therapist…

Police are searching for a suspect in the armed robbery of a BP gas station in Sugar Grove early this morning. At approximately 2:49am, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office was summoned to the BP Gas Station, located at 9S595 Illinois Route 47 in Sugar Grove Township, for a report of an armed robbery. Based on information gathered to this point, an African American male in his early twenties, between 5’8” and 6’0”, entered the store dressed in all black, wearing white gloves, black shoes, and a surgical mask. A weapon was implied while his hand was concealed within a crossbody…