Author: Fox Valley Magazine

For tens of millions of people, Jimmy Buffet was the living embodiment of life as a beach party. But, as with all parties, his had to come to an end. Buffett passed away last night at his home “surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs.” He was 76 years old. A brief statement on his website announced his death. “He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.” The statement did not provide details as to where he died or give a cause of death. Recent social…

Following the August 15 robbery of a PNC branch in the 600 block of Summit Avenue, two additional bank branches in Elgin have been robbed in the last three days. On Thursday just after 4pm, police were called to the Elgin State Bank located at 50 Tyler Creek Plaza for a report of a bank robbery. After a preliminary investigation, it was determined that no money was taken, no weapon was involved and no injuries were reported. This incident remains under investigation. Yesterday at approximately 4:30pm, the Federal Bureau of Investigations responded to a bank robbery at a Chase Bank…

Batavia MainStreet will host the Block Party and Taste of Batavia on Sunday, September 3, from 4pm to 9pm at Peg Bond Center, with a car show on North River Street until 8pm. There will be a performance from the Batavia Dance Academy, live music from David Fraccaro (singing the songs of Elvis) and ORDrocks, a family zone and more. See if you are a better baker than your neighbor by participating in the annual Pie Bake Off, hosted by the Batavia Mother’s Club. Cross the pedestrian bridge over to North River Street to view the car show from 4pm…

Rick Springfield and Tommy Tutone brought back a lot of memories for the audience at RiverEdge in Aurora last night. Here are some sights and sounds from the evening. (Photo credits Kevin Ketchum.)

The Federal Bureau of Investigations announced yesterday that they have apprehended a suspect in the robbery of a PNC Bank branch in Elgin. The suspect, a 30-year-old Elgin man, has been charged in federal court with robbing the branch in the 800 block of Summit Street in Elgin on August 15, 2023. He was arrested on Tuesday. He remains detained in federal custody pending a detention hearing before U.S. Magistrate Judge Young B. Kim at 11:30 a.m., today. The Elgin Police Department participated in the investigation, which is being led by the FBI. At approximately 1:45pm on August 15, FBI…

A Naperville man was found guilty of attempted murder in the stabbing of his wife his 2019. Patrick O’Brien, 62, of Naperville, was found guilty of Attempt First Degree Murder (a Class X felony) and Aggravated Domestic Battery (a Class 2 felony). The verdict followed a bench trial that started on August 28, 2023 and concluded yesterday. On December 21, 2019, O’Brien, who was separated from his wife at the time of the incident, returned to his home to gather personal items. Finding his wife in the kitchen, O’Brien grabbed a large kitchen knife and pointed it at her. O’Brien…

Two South Elgin High School student are dead after the car they were riding in collided with a semi-tractor trailer early this morning. At approximately 7:00am this morning, Bartlett Police Department and the South Elgin Fire Protection District responded to the intersection of IL Route 25 and Keynon Road to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving a 2007 Mack semi-tractor trailer and a 2002 Honda Civic that was occupied by four South Elgin High School students. One female passenger in the Honda Civic was pronounced deceased at the scene, while another succumbed to her injuries after bring transported to an…

Popular Mexican restaurant Sergio’s Cantina, located at 30 West State Street, has announced that it will shut its doors in September. It’s associated upstairs bar, 1910 Geneva, will also close. The restaurant, owned by Sergio and Lindsey De Los Santos, has been a fixture on Geneva’s State Street for almost 16 years. In a farewall announcement posted on Facebook, the reason given for the closure was the pursuit of a “new business chapter.” “It has been our family’s dream to open a family-friendly restaurant and share our authentic family recipes with you since we first opened our doors in November…

If Labor Day weekend plans call for a “staycation,” Kane County offers plenty of activities to keep families busy while enjoying the great outdoors. For shopping and bargain hunters the Midwest’s largest flea market, the Kane County Flea Market is this weekend.  Established 56 years ago, the flea market is open Saturday from Noon- 5:00pm and Sunday from 7:00am – 4:00pm and features more than 600 dealers. Visit the website for additional information. Plan a visit to one of the 27 different forest preserves throughout Kane County.  Check out the Kane County Forest Preserve website for a complete list and locations for hiking trails, which also…

Update: Authorities have provided additional information related to the head-on collision on Route 47 Tuesday afternoon, including the names of the drivers involved. According to the update from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, 47-year-old Kendic Hassan of St. Charles was driving a 2020 Mercedes Sprinter van traveling southbound on Illinois Route 47 when, for unknown reasons, he entered the northbound lane of traffic, making contact head-on with a 2019 Ford F550 Super Duty truck with a trailer and construction equipment driven by 33-year-old Matthew Smith of Elburn. It remains unknown if seatbelts were worn during the crash or if alcohol…