Author: Fox Valley Magazine

The Kane County Home Show will be held this weekend in the Prairie Events Center at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. The show will feature over 30,000 square feet of exhibitions, consisting of vast array of exhibits and displays highlighting the latest home improvement products and services with thousands of the freshest ideas in remodeling, repairing and beautifying the home. The show will also provide the opportunity to meet and speak with local and national experts about home improvement projects and other home-related questions ranging from energy-efficiency to home decor, from basements to roofing. The show runs from…

Can a plague of locusts be far behind? After the snow and then brutal cold of the past couple of weeks, we kind of hoped we’d get something of a reprieve. And by golly, it looks like relief is on the way with highs this week peaking at a balmy 40 degrees. However, before we reach that temporary promised land, we have to deal with this evening/tomorrow morning, which, according to the National Weather Service, is likely to bring something typically more destructive than snow: ice. According to the NWS Chicago, another period of a wintry mix will arrive tonight…

A man who was observed brandishing a firearm at the Aurora Transportation Center Saturday evening is in custody after being arrested by Aurora police. On Saturday evening at approximately 7:39pm, Aurora police officers were dispatched to the Aurora Transportation Center at 233 North Broadway where they located an 18-year-old man near the men’s restroom who, witnesses said, had been holding a firearm in his hand and pointing it at several people. The suspect was also observed striking another man with his hands and the firearm. The suspect was taken into custody and officers located a handgun on his person. He…

Located in Winfield, Klein Creek Golf Club is a country club venue that hosts wedding celebrations. This newly renovated property is situated on the grounds of an 18-hole golf course, offering scenic views of manicured lawns and gently sloping hills. Couples who choose to exchange vows at this location can expect a charming landscape, exceptional service, and delicious cuisine. Facilities and CapacityKlein Creek Golf Club can accommodate both indoor and outdoor celebrations. Couples can welcome up to 250 guests for a banquet event, or up to 400 loved ones for a cocktail-style reception in the Tented Pavilion. This space offers…

Naperville police have arrested a 30-year-old Chicago man in connection with the burglary of a gas station in early December. According to police, the man is one of two suspects in the incident. On Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, Naperville Police responded to a BP gas station on the 2800 block of Book Road for a delayed report of a burglary that had occurred overnight. After reviewing the businesses surveillance footage, it was determined that two subjects forced entry to the gas station at approximately 3:48am, causing significant damage to the store and interior ATM and stealing more than $10,000 in…

A 54-year-old Yorkville man has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for sexually assaulting a sleeping woman in May 2022. Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis announced that John Sheridan was sentenced to 9 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by Judge Robert Pilmer after a contested sentencing hearing for the offense of Criminal Sexual Assault. Sheridan was convicted by Judge Pilmer back in October of 2023 of Criminal Sexual Assault, a non-probationable Class 1 Felony. The sentencing range was from this offense was 4-15 years in prison. The charge stems from an incident in May of 2022…

If you are considering getting married in the western suburbs, you must look at Riverside Receptions in Geneva. They have been conducting weddings in the historic William Henry Howell building, for over 20 years. The building was a foundry built in 1867 and was instrumental in getting Geneva on the world map as a leader in the iron industry, literally irons, they made sad irons and invented the fluting iron, which became the rage in Europe’s fashion industry. When you begin your tour with Renee Pierotti, sales manager, the historic charm is not missed as you enter the original structure…

The Fox Valley Orchestra will feature its 2023 Youth Concerto and Collegiate Voice Competition winners in a concert at the Crimi Auditorium at Aurora University on Sunday, January 21. These serious, talented youth and young adult musicians will perform with the Orchestra & Chorus, with Stephen Squires conducting and Lisa Fredenburg as Chorus Master. Performers will include 2023 Competition winners Eddie Zhou (Prokofiev Piano Concerto No.3); Julia Kim (Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor); Sofia Radovic (Bruch Violin Concerto in E minor); Aurelia Faidley (Elgar Cello Concerto in G minor); Rebecca Clark, soprano (Procht “Deh! torna mio bene”); and Ashton…

A lush oasis set amongst the rolling fields of Elburn, Illinois, Heritage Prairie Farm is a one of akind all-inclusive open air wedding venue. For more than a decade, we have served ourcommunity with our eco-chic weddings that allow couples to create their dream day. Ourdedication to impeccable service and gourmet farm-to-table cuisine ensures an unparalleledattention to detail for your wedding. We are truly passionate about making every part of the planning process a joyful time ofcelebration. We invite you to schedule a tour of our open air wedding venue and see howHeritage Prairie Farm makes you and your guests…

Cesar Rosas and The Chi-town Playboys will return to The Venue in Aurora on Friday, January19 followed by Peach Jam on Saturday, January 20, with their Allman Brothers tribute. A co-founder of popular group Los Lobos, Rosas handpicks Chicago area musicians like Scott Tipping and Dave Herrero to join him on stage for an evening of blues, rock, and masterful jamming. On Saturday, Peach Jam features members of Cornmeal, Old Shoe, Terrapin Flyer and The Helping Phriendly Orchestra. Tickets cost $20-$25 in advance. $25-$30/door. Tickets Cesar Rosas and The Chi-town Playboys range from $20 to $50 when purchased in advance;…