Author: Fox Valley Magazine

An Aurora man who sexually abused a child for over 4 years will spend the next 17.5 years of his life in prison. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced this week that 56-year-old Alberto Huerta has agreed to a sentence of 17½ years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections in exchange for a guilty plea to the offense of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, Class X felony. Between February 2014 and April 2017, Huerta sexually assaulted the victim. Huerta knew the victim, who was younger than 13 years old. “This prison sentence protects the…

In recognition of his decades-long commitment to the musical education of the Naperville community, Ron Keller has been named Parade Marshal for the Last Fling Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 4, 2023. Mr. Keller has been a member of the Naperville Municipal Band for more than 70 years, starting as a soloist and soon after joining the tuba section while still in middle school.  He took over the role of Director in his late 20s, continuing that role for 57 years.  In that time, he’s become an accomplished musician with mastery of many instruments. In addition to the numerous…

According to a press release form the Chicago Police Department, two women were wounded in a shooting at Guaranteed Rate Field during the Friday night game between the White Sox and the Oakland Athletics. A 42-year-old woman was shot in the leg and taken to the University of Chicago hospital in fair condition, police said. A 26-year-old woman suffered a graze wound to the abdomen, refusing medical treatment. The shooting apparently happened somewhere in the left field bleachers. Police indicated that it was unclear whether the gunshots originated from within the stadium or outside. They did state, however, that at…

Popular country/rock band Hillbilly Rockstars will be performing Sunday, August 27, at Rookies All-American Pub & Grill in St. Charles. The show runs for 4pm-7pm in the Rookies’ beer garden. The musicians in Hillbilly Rockstarz grew up with the love of country and rock n’ roll music. Each member brings a unique musical aesthetic to the band and over the years they have grown comfortable with mixing it up. Adding genres and mashing up influences from Pop, Rock and Dance combined with high-energy live music keeps fans dancing.  From Luke Combs to Tim McGraw,Old Dominion to Whitney Houston and Guns &…

Poi Dog Pondering is not your typical band. They’ve been defying categorization for almost 40 years with their genre-bending sound that blends rock, folk, jazz, and world music into a unique sonic tapestry. This full-on Poi show is like Phish meets Grateful Dead meets Prince meets funk with a dash of hip hop! The band will be performing Saturday, August 26, at Aurora’s RiverEdge Park. The show starts at 8pm. Led by the charismatic Frank Orrall, Poi Dog Pondering has created an indelible legacy of critically acclaimed albums, sold-out tours, and unforgettable live performances. Their music is a celebration of…

A former Elgin man has been found guilty of the sexual assault of a teenager over a three-year period from 2008 to 2011. Judge John A. Barsanti found Lawrence M. Slack, 65, of Goodyear, Arizona, guilty of the offenses of Criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony, and Aggravated criminal sexual abuse, a Class 2 felony (2 counts). Slack waived his right to a jury trial. Between March 2008 and March 2011, Slack sexually assaulted the victim, whom he knew and who was younger than 17 years old at the time. The sexual assaults took place at the Elgin home…

Classic Car enthusiasts will gather together again this year in Geneva to view a beautiful collection of antique, classic and modern automobiles during the annual Concours d’Elegance. Participants from all over the country will display their prized automobiles on Third Street, the heart of Geneva’s charming downtown shopping district lined with shops, restaurants, parks and historical buildings. Some will be awarded one of the coveted “Benz” Trophies. The event is open to the public at no cost, making this a family event with something for everyone to enjoy. This is rare opportunity to view this fantastic collection of award-winning, unique and rare…

Alley Art Festival, the popular, grassroots art festival in downtown Aurora, will be back on Water Street Mall and Downer Place this weekend. Celebrating its 13th year, the festival run by the Aurora Downtown nonprofit group will feature more than 90 local artists from Aurora and nearby communities. The festival will feature artists and artisans from noon to 5 p.m. following the Aurora Farmers Market across the street at Water Street Square, which runs from 8 a.m. to noon that morning. The annual festival highlights locally made art, jewelry, pottery, handmade goods, and more. It provides an opportunity to meet…

Three men have been charged with First-Degree Murder resulting from an Aurora Police Department investigation of a shooting on the city’s West Side in May that left a man dead. The men, two from Chicago and one from Melrose Park and ranging in age from 18 to 36, are all charged with 1 count of First-Degree Murder, as well as 1 count of Home Invasion (class X felony), and two counts of Armed Violence (class X felony). They were also charged with various weapons-related felonies. On Monday, May 8th, at approximately 12:16 AM, Aurora Police were called to the 2300…

The City of St. Charles has apparently had enough. According to a press just-issued press alert, the city has issued a 15-Day Notice of Intent to Sue for Demolition of the former Pheasant Run Resort property, citing public safety. This follows on the heels of Saturday’s fire at the dormant resort, the second such incident on the site in 15 months. The property is owned by Saint Charles Resort, LLC, out of Miami Beach, Fla. The city says that it “has been earnestly working with the property owner to improve safety, security, and overall conditions on the site” since the…