Author: Fox Valley Magazine

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…

Given the forecast this weekend, we thought you might be searching for warm thoughts. From the January issue of Fox Valley Magazine: The scenic 125-mile-long island chain at the southern tip of the Florida peninsula typically offers the warmest weather in the continental United States. The year 2024 brings wasier access, newly refreshed and expanded resorts, and new dining options at three Keys hotels and a new Lower Keys brewery. Keys Airlift Airline seat capacity is increasing into Key West International Airport (EYW) and the facility is currently undergoing a major Concourse A expansion. The expansion is set for completion…

This Saturday and Sunday, Guest Conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra take to the Hemmens stage again alongside Flautist Brandon Patrick George with Jacques Ibert’s intricate Flute Concerto. Yankovskaya is a fiercely committed advocate for Slavic masterpieces, operatic rarities, and contemporary works on the leading edge of classical music. She has conducted more than 40 world premieres, including 17 operas, and her strength as a visionary collaborator has guided new perspectives on staged and symphonic repertoire from Carmen and Queen of Spades to Price and Prokofiev. As Music Director of Chicago Opera Theater, her daring performances before and…

On Sunday, January 14, 2024, from 10 a.m to 1 p.m., guests can discover the allure of Mayer Ballroom at the Meyer Ballroom Wedding Open House, exclusively tailored for newly engaged couples seeking the perfect venue. Located in downtown Aurora, the event showcases the enchanting spaces that make Mayer Ballroom the ideal setting for that special day. Guests can immerse themselves in the timeless charm of this downtown Aurora wedding ballroom, and explore the surroundings that make it perfect for the big day. A dedicated team of wedding experts will be on hand to guide guests through the possibilities, whether it…

Yeah, we know. It’s the Midwest. This is supposed to be routine. But there appears to be nothing routine about the storm fo this weekend being forecasted by the National Weather Service Chicago. Over the next 72 hours or so, the Fox Valley is expected to get over a foot of snow, followed by subzero temperatures and 40-50 mile-per-hour wind gusts. The fun begins overnight tonight, with snow beginning in the early morning hours and intensifying around 5am to over 1 inch per hour. Snow will taper off mid-morning and possibly be replaced by icy rain, but will return early…

When it comes to winter storms, Fox Valley residents have grown suspicious of dire forecasts in recent years. Many is the time that a roar has been predicted, only to be followed by a pathetic whisper. But Tuesday’s snowstorm didn’t disappoint, at least in the Fox Valley, which was hit the hardest of anywhere in Chicagoland. Wayne took the prize for accumulation with 6.3 inches, followed by Campton Hills (5.5) and South Elgin (5.4). Elburn and Hampshire each got 5 inches, while Aurora accumulated 3.5 inches. Finally, Naperville came in with a respectable 4.5 inches. So, no dud this time.…

A home in Batavia was broken into and robbed during the overnight hours Monday while residents slept in their beds. At 8:11am Tuesday morning, Batavia Police Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 900 block of Towne Avenue for a report of a residential burglary. The preliminary investigation indicates that the offender(s) forced entry into the home sometime during the overnight hours. Numerous rooms within the home were ransacked and some valuables were taken. Residents in the home were asleep during this incident and no one was harmed. The Batavia Police Department is requesting that any neighbors in the…