Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Actor and comedian Dov Davidoff will appear for five shows this weekend at The Comedy Vault in Batavia. Davidoff currently appears on HBO’s Crashing and NBC’s Shades of Blue with Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta. He’s been seen on The Tonight Show and Late Night with Jimmy Kimmel as well as a lead role alongside Mark Wahlberg in the Movie Invincible. He’s done a comedy special for Comedy Central and Showtime, and made guest or recurring appearances on various other TV shows and movies. Davidoff recently had a memoir published by St. Martin’s Press entitled “Road Dog: Life and Reflections…

The Elgin Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in its investigation of a fatal hit-and-run incident earlier this month. On the evening of March 8th, just after 7:00pm, 35-year-old Mayra G. Mendoza was struck by a 2007 GMC and a 2018 Nissan on State Street near Airport Road. Mendoza was transported to an area hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. As detectives from Elgin’s Traffic Division continue to actively investigate this incident, they are seeking the public’s assistance with helping identify a potential third vehicle that may be involved in the incident. If you observed the incident or…

An Aurora man was found guilty in the 2020 strangling death of Natalie Jimenez, his 20-year-old girlfriend and mother of his 3-year-old child. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser announced Friday that Getzuri Arellano, 24, was found guilty of first degree murder after a bench trial in front of David Kliment. In the early morning hours of December 9, 2020, Arellano secretly went through Jimenez’ cell phone while she slept and found entries which upset him and made him question her fidelity. He confronted Jimenez in the small bathroom of the couple’s house on Indian Avenue in Aurora, where they…

The Village of Oswego appears to be enthusiastic about a proposed “Nash Vegas Saloon” to occupy the former Oswego Brewing Company space at 61 Main Street. The concept draws inspiration from the success of establishments like the honky-tonks found in Nashville, Tennessee, offering patrons a unique blend of food service, a full bar, live music, and line dancing. The project, spearheaded by a local restauranteur, entails a substantial buildout of 61 Main Street valued at approximately $724,000. The scope of work encompasses interior demolition, bathroom remodeling, the installation of a brand-new kitchen, construction of a band stage and dance floor,…

Authorities have announced that a woman seriously injured in a collision at an Naperville Wednesday has succumbed to her injuries while in hospital. She was 88 years of age. At approximately 11:10am, the Naperville Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the intersection of 95th Street and Plainfield/Naperville Road for a crash involving two vehicles. The initial investigation indicated that a white 2019 Chrysler Pacifica was traveling southbound on Plainfield/Naperville Road and into the intersection at 95th Street. A blue 2007 Dodge Caravan was traveling northbound on Plainfield/Naperville Road and attempted to turn left onto westbound 95th Street. Both vans collided in the…

A person is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a collision Wednesday at an intersection on Naperville’s south side. At approximately 11:10am, the Naperville Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the intersection of 95th Street and Plainfield/Naperville Road for a crash involving two vehicles. The initial investigation indicated that a white 2019 Chrysler Pacifica was traveling southbound on Plainfield/Naperville Road and into the intersection at 95th Street. A blue 2007 Dodge Caravan was traveling northbound on Plainfield/Naperville Road and attempted to turn left onto westbound 95th Street. Both vans collided in the intersection. The driver of the Dodge Caravan was transported to…

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release related to the passing of KCSO’s K9 Arko: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Kane County Sheriff’s Office German Shepherd K9 Arko, who retired on March 1, 2024. K9 Arko, who proudly served the office since September 30, 2016, passed peacefully, surrounded by his K9 handler, Lt. Wilgosiewicz, and other members of the K9 community. “K9 Arko was born on October 18, 2014, and imported from Hungary. K9 Arko served as an Explosive Detection K9 and was certified in obedience and handler protection. K9…

St. Patrick’s Day is nearly upon us, and for those who are of Irish descent or just fancy themsleves part o’ the clan, celebrating in a traditional Irish pub is the way to go. Enjoy traditional Irish Music, corned beef and cabbage, pints of Guinness and great craic. (For the uninitiated, “craic” is a commonly used term in Irish slang often used to describe a lively, fun social atmosphere.) Here are four Fox Valley venues that will have you pining for the olde sod in no time. Ballydoyle Irish Pub & RestaurantLocated in downtown Aurora, Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant…

An unusual number of fraud cases involving cryptocurrency reported since the end of February has prompted Naperville police to issue a warning. The message is straightforward: beware of people you’ve never met in person asking for money or personal information. Four cases totally nearly $750,000 in losses have been reported since February 29 and are not believed to be related to one another. Typically, Naperville’s financial crimes unit sees only two or three fraud cases involving cryptocurrency each month. “It’s unnerving to think about how convincing these scammers can be. They really play on people’s emotions, whether that’s love or…

Sandra Costa, a resident of Sugar Grove, has been crowned Mrs. Illinois International. Costa will now represent Illinois at the Mrs. International 2024 competition in Kingsport, Tenn., from July 26-27, 2024. Beyond the excitement and glamour, Costa’s journey to the Mrs. International stage has been fueled by a profound commitment to family values, community service, and raising awareness about domestic violence. In her year-long tenure as Mrs. Illinois International, Costa will collaborate with the WINGS Program, a Chicagoland-based nonprofit dedicated to providing housing, integrated services, education, and advocacy to end domestic violence (www.wingsprogram.com). As a survivor of domestic abuse herself,…