Author: Fox Valley Magazine

“Our beloved Fr. Bakkelund passed away early this morning.” Father John McFadden announced the death of the pastor at Geneva’s St. Peter Catholic Church, Father Jonathan Bakkelund, in a message to parishioners today. “Fr. Jared Twenty was with him when he passed from this life to God. May he rest in God’s peace. Once we have more information on the funeral arrangements we will share them with you.” The 39-year-old priest had been moved to hospice as a result of health issues related to alcohol only recently. Bakkelund was ordained a priest by Bishop Thomas Doran in 2011.  His first…

Hugely popular Chicagoland band 7th Heaven will perform this Saturday at 9:00pm at Rookies RocHaus in West Dundee. Doors open at 6:30pm and opening band Kicked Outta Choir beings at 7:45pm. 7th heaven is an experience you just have to see and hear. The band has charted #1 on the Midwest Billboard Charts three times and has been heard on radio stations throughout Chicagoland with their hits “Beautiful Life”, “This Is Where The Party’s At”, Stoplight”, “Better This Way” and “Sing”. Also known for the famous “30 Songs in 30 Minutes” medley of songs from the 70’s and 80’s,7th heaven has been an entertainment staple for 37 years. Playing around 200 shows…

The large-scale sculptures on display at St. Charles’ Mt. St. Mary Park have long added to the beauty of the 30-acre space. Beginning in June, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy the rotating collection of the Sculpture in the Park exhibition for an entire year. Established in 2006, the exhibition not only serves to further recognition of the sculptural arts—pieces are original works, many from local artists—but the exhibition also fosters greater awareness and appreciation of the community’s parks. In previous years, pieces in the exhibition were showcased from May to September, then removed and returned to individual sculptors…

Popular comics Sam Tripoli and Jon Rudnitsky will grace the stage this weekend at The Comedy Vault in Batavia. Sam Tripoli, who will appear from Thursday to Saturday, is a renowned headlining comic with an extensive career spanning over 20 years. He has released five comedy albums, including his latest special titled “#NoLivesMatter!” In addition to his stand-up work, Sam has appeared in movies, TV shows, and co-hosted popular podcasts such as “The Tin Foil Hat Podcast” and “Conspiracy Social Club with Bryan Callen.” Jon Rudnitsky, who takes the stage Sunday, is a versatile performer known for his appearances in…

A Wauconda man is in custody after being accused of selling cocaine in Naperville. An apparent accomplice was also arrested on weapons-related and possession charges. The arrests, which took place Friday afternoon in a parking lot in the 800 block of Illinois Route 59, followed a month-long investigation into alleged cocaine sales in Naperville. The 24-year-old suspect has been charged with two counts of Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance (one Class X felony and one Class 1 felony) and one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class 4 felony). A 29-year-old Island Lake man who was with the suspect…

In an apparent incident of road rage, two men were hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after a traffic altercation in Elgin. Elgin police officers were summoned to Sherman Hospital early Tuesday afternoon to investigate an adult male stabbing victim being treated for non-life threatening injuries. It was determined that the man’s wounds were the result of a traffic altercation involving another adult male that occurred near Randall Road and Fox Lane. The second participant was located and had a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, for which he was treated at a local hospital. Detectives from Elgin’s Major Investigations Division are actively investigating the incident.…

Kanecountyconnects.com According to wildlife experts, coyotes are more active and more visible​ during this time of year (late winter/early spring)  which is their breeding season.  Coyotes are a permanent fixture in Kane County’s rural, suburban and urban areas. Seeing a coyote cross a field, backyard, road or golf course does not necessarily constitute a problem or dangerous situation, either for humans or domestic animals. Most coyotes are harmless; their goal is to eat more natural foods such as mice and rabbits. However, coyotes are opportunistic. If coyotes see easy food – such as open garbage – and aren’t afraid, they…

A combination of ice and freezing rain overnight made travel on Fox Valley roads a nightmare, with multiple road closures and vehicular accidents. As of approximately 6:00am, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office indicated that, as temperatures rise, roads are becoming more passable, but travel is “very slow.” Overnight, multiple roads were closed due to the icy conditions, with numerous reports of stranded vehicle off the road around the area. School Closings Schools from Elgin to Aurora have either announced closings or e-learning today. For a full list of school closings, click here. Conditions should improve during the day, as temperatures…

UPDATE: From the Joliet Police Department: At approximately 8:30 PM this evening, the Joliet Police Department learned that Nance had been located by US Marshals near Natalia, Texas at which time it is believed that Nance took his own life with a handgun following a confrontation with Texas law enforcement officials. A manhunt is underway for a 23-year-old man suspected in the murder of eight people in multiple Joliet locations over the last two days. Authorities are conducting an active homicide investigation after officers located multiple deceased individuals who had sustained gunshot wounds in two homes in the 2200 block…

A manhunt is underway for a 23-year-old man suspected in the murder of eight people in multiple Joliet locations over the last two days. Authorities are conducting an active homicide investigation after officers located multiple deceased individuals who had sustained gunshot wounds in two homes in the 2200 block of West Acres Road in Joliet. Police are currently seeking the whereabouts of Romeo Nance of Joliet, believed to be driving a red Toyota Camry Q730412. Nance should be regarded as armed and dangerous. Anyone with information regarding Nance and this vehicle is requested to contact their local law enforcement agency.…