Author: Fox Valley Magazine

(Terrie Trettenero) An Aurora man faces 12 years in prison for providing the heroin that took the life of an Oswego woman in 2017. Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis announced that 49-year-old Samule Jones was sentenced to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections earlier this month by Judge Robert Pilmer after Jones had previously entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Drug Induced Homicide, a non-probationable Class X Felony related to the death of 46-year-old Terrie Trettenero. In August of 2017, Trettenero was found deceased of an apparent drug overdose. In the investigation into the…

After a 10-year run, The Patten House in Geneva has announced that it will close. The unique New Orleans-fare restaurant posted the decision on its Facebook page. “After 10 years of proudly serving our community, the time has come to close this wonderful chapter of our lives. Reviving this beautiful, historic property and sharing our home with all of you has been a great honor and privilege. Thank you all for your unwavering support and patronage. We have celebrated so many special moments together, you are forever in our hearts. Good friends never say goodbye, they simply say ‘See you…

The City of Elgin will present its inaugural Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with “Canta con Orgullo” (Sing with Pride), taking place on Saturday, September 16, at Festival Park. “Canta Con Orgullo” promises a day filled with cultural diversity and entertainment. The festivities kick off with a car caravan at 1:30 p.m. Cars will begin staging at the former Sherman Hospital parking lot, 850 Center Street, at 11:00 a.m. and head south along Douglas Ave from Slade Ave to Fulton St. The caravan, led by Friends of Masons, will showcase the vibrant diversity and traditions of the Hispanic community in Elgin. The opening ceremony, hosted…

Three branches of the Aurora Public Library District were evacuated Tuesday after police received an online bomb threat. At approximately 2:41PM on September 12th, officers were dispatched to Aurora Public Library District branches after a bomb threat was received through an online source. An evacuation was ordered at all three branches as a precautionary measure while officers investigated. A physical search of each location was followed by bomb detection K9’s from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office and Joliet Police Department. No devices were located. The Santori Public Library at 101 S. River Street was officially cleared at 3:45PM, the West…

A Joliet man was denied bond by Judge Celine O’Hallaren Walsh after Naperville police found drugs and a handgun in his vehicle, according to a joint press release from DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres. The 36-year-old man appeared at a bond hearing this morning after being charged with one count of Armed Habitual Criminal and one count of Armed Violence. Both offenses are a Class X Felony. According to the release, on Monday evening a Naperville police officer on foot patrol at TopGolf on Odyssey Court observed an odor of cannabis coming…

The tradition of bringing soloists and vocalists celebrated around the world while showcasing the extraordinary talent of local artists continues as the Elgin Symphony Orchestra enters its 74th season. Tickets are now on sale for the ESO’s entire 2023-24 season line-up, which includes concerts featuring traditional and contemporary composers, and boasts guest artists who have wowed audiences in concert halls and opera houses around the world. “You will hear music from legendary composers like Beethoven, Mozart and Rachmaninoff, but also hidden gems from voices of the past that did not get the recognition they deserved, like Rodolfo Halffter,” said Chad…

The controversial Saudi-backed professional golfing tour, LIV Golf, will be returning to Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove this month, bringing its unique format and party-style atmosphere that has intrigued golf fans around the world. It also brings superstar names, including 2023 PGA Championship winner Brooks Koepka, 2022 Open Champion and 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Chicago champion Cameron Smith, World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson and two-time major winner Dustin Johnson. More than a quarter (13) of the league’s star-studded, international field are major champions, with 25 major victories amongst them. Did we mention the party-style atmosphere? LIV Golf announced that three-time GRAMMY Award winning artist Nelly,…

Two people were robbed at gunpoint in Naperville Saturday evening, according to Naperville police. In a press release, the Naperville Police Department reported that at around 9:08pm Saturday officers responded to the 1500 block of West Ogden Avenue for an incident that was determined to be an armed robbery. According to the release, the two victims were approached by a man armed with a handgun and wearing a mask, who then robbed them of an undisclosed amount of cash and a cell phone. A dark-colored SUV was seen leaving the area at a high rate of speed. The offender was…

Geneva held its annual Festival of the Vine this weekend in scenic downtown Geneva. Here are some sights and sounds from the event. (Photo credits Kevin Ketchum.)