Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Nestled in historic downtown, Eden Events offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with stunning views of the Fox River. We specialize in creating unforgettable events, including weddings, business events, rehearsal dinners, showers, birthdays, graduations, and more. Host your special event on our enclosed and screened-in patio, overlooking the beautiful Fox River. Our space provides a rustic and warm ambiance, complemented by breathtaking views of the Fox Valley. We offer a range of breakfast, lunch, and dinner packages to choose from. With private rooms seating up to 165 guests and the option for semi-private setups, we can accommodate events of all…

Wine selections available at local wine stores and wineries in the Fox Valley area JunctionThis dry, medium-bodied wine greets the senses with inviting scents of red currant, cassis, vanilla, cigar box, and a medley of spices. As it unfolds on the palate, it reveals a smooth mouthfeel complemented by refined tannins, leading to a well-supported finish. This wine pairs beautifully with dishes like beef braised in red wine served alongside creamy mashed potatoes, savory bison burgers topped with rich blue cheese, aromatic garlic-infused lamb chops accompanied by a smooth chickpea purée, or a luxurious triple cream cheese. Geneva Winery2N100 Brundige…

Elgin native Tom Shales, a hugely influential figure in the TV world during a writing career that spanned four decades, has died. Shales was 79 years old. Born on November 3, 1944, the son of Elgin mayor Clyde Shales, Shales began his career in media at Elgin’s own WRMN at the age of 18, where he served as the station’s disc jockey, local news reporter, writer and announcer. After briefly attending Elgin Community College, Shales transferred to American University in Washington, DC. After spending time at the DC Examiner in Washington, Shales joined The Washington Post as a writer in the Style…

An Elgin police officer responding to an attempted suicide allegedly found himself under attack from the subject he was trying to aid early Saturday morning, resulting in him shooting and wounding the subject, who was later transported to a local hospital in stable condition. According to the Elgin Police Department, on Saturday at 1:28 a.m., an officer responded to the 900 block of Oak Ridge Boulevard for a reported suicidal subject. The preliminary investigation indicates that the officer was directed inside the residence by the caller for assistance with a 29-year-old male subject. The officer entered the residence and observed…

An 18-year-old woman and four juveniles have been charged with robbery in connection with the theft of approximately $4,400 worth of merchandise from a Naperville vape store. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced yesterday that a Bartlett woman is charged with one count of Robbery, a Class 2 Felony. Her co-defendants, four juvenile males ages fourteen, sixteen, seventeen and seventeen, are each charged with one count of Robbery (Class 2 Felony), one count of Burglary (Class 2 Felony) and one count of Retail Theft (Class 3 Felony). In First Appearance Court, Judge…

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…