Author: Fox Valley Magazine

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;…

Deacon Blues, an all-star tribute to the legendary Steely Dan, is coming to the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Saturday, January 20at 8:00pm. Steely Dan was one of the most sophisticated and celebrated acts to come out of the 1970s, and Deacon Blues astonishingly re-creates the music with thriteen incredible and acclaimed musicians on stage. It is truly a memorable musical experience including Vibraphone virtuoso Thaddeus Tukes, legendary Chicago bassist-Grammy Award winner Richard Patterson and drummer Charles “Rick” Heath IV performing “Reelin’ In The Years,” “Hey Nineteen,” “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” “Do It Again,” and so many more. If…

Couples seeking a sophisticated country club wedding venue for their milestone in Aurora, IL, will love Aurora Country Club. This spacious venue grants nearly weds the option to host their festivities indoors and outdoors, year-round. Boasting picturesque views, gardens crowned with blossoms, and elegant courtyards, you and your guests will delight in the great spaces this setting offers. Bright and airy, Aurora Country Club features a gorgeous ballroom drenched in natural light from the window-lined walls. With ample space for a dance floor, live music, and a seated meal, up to 250 guests can join you for an extravagant soiree.…

(Capitol News Illinois illustration by Jerry Nowicki) By CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS As Illinois’ recreational cannabis industry once again reported record sales for 2023, the state’s attorney general is calling on the federal government to reclassify the substance.  The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency classifies cannabis as a Schedule 1 drug, meaning the federal government believes it has “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” But Attorney General Kwame Raoul and his counterparts in 11 other states are calling on a reclassification to Schedule 3, meaning it has “a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence.”…

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…