Author: Fox Valley Magazine
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.)
Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants. (Above: California Chicken Club Panini, Chicago Street Pour House) Surf and Turf Burger $25A dish that combines the best of land and sea. Wagyu Beef Patty | Butter Poached Lobster | Garlic Aioli | Shaved Asparagus | Toasted Brioche Bun B.A.S.H. – Burger and Sushi House124 West State StreetGeneva, IL 601341-630-587-BASH Crab Cake BenedictThis crabby twist on a brunch classic is a must-try before al fresco dining season ends! Chef’s Crab Cake Benedict starts with a toasted English muffin, laid open face, before layering with perfectly formed…
A Chicago man is in custody after abducting his nearly two-year-old child from the child’s Elgin home Friday afternoon. The 34-year-old suspect has been charged by the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office with Robbery (Class 2 Felony), Child Abduction-Violating a court order (Class 4 Felony), Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding (Class 4 Felony), Violation of an order of protection (Class A Misdemeanor), two counts of Domestic Battery (Class A Misdemeanor) and Child Endangerment (Class A Misdemeanor). On Friday at 1:55 p.m. officers responded to the 1300 block of Amanda Circle where officers determined that a young child had been taken from…
Wine selections available at local wine stores and wineries in the Fox Valley area Ltd.+ Grenache Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, WIllamette Valley, OregonLtd.+ are handcrafted by Chad & Bree Stock of Constant Crush. This project showcases Oregon’s unique and ever-changing grape diversity, while allowing Chad and Bree to explore their penchant for low-intervention winemaking. Bree Stock has been a Master of Wine since 2016, holding one of the highest qualifications in the wine industry. She is Oregon’s first MW and the only female MW in the Pacific Northwest. Chad Stock holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Enology from California State University Fresno…
The Kane County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is requesting assistance for a Missing Person – Adult Endangered. Chloe M. Callahan was last seen by family on 09-04-2023, in Unincorporated Geneva, at approximately 3:00 PM. Callahan left the residence on foot and does not have access to a vehicle. Callahan was going to the Geneva Commons. Callahan did not possess a wallet, money, and identification. Callahan was last seen wearing a black Stryker’s backpack, gray tank top (“Boat Local” in white print), blue fleece leggings, and black/white Nike shoes. Callahan is known to use the Metra Train from Geneva to Chicago…
Paramount’s 12th Broadway Series launches this evenig with Little Shop of Horrors, the doo-wop R&B sensation by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, the genius duo behind Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.The setting is Skid Row, where meek and mild Seymour Krelborn is eeking out a living at the failing Mushnik’s Flower Shop. Until one day, Seymour discovers a strange and unusual plant – one that feeds on human blood. He names her Audrey II and becomes caught up in a wild scheme of trying to acquire fresh blood for his carnivorous plant – all while attempting…
A West Chicago man is dead and another in custody after a fatal collision between a car and a motorcycle in West Chicago Wednesday evening. At approximately 7:15pm Wednesday, West Chicago police officers found an injured man lying on the ground at the intersection of Neltnor Boulevard and Kings Circle. The man was immediately transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased approximately one hour later. The investigation of the incident found that the 40-year-old suspect was allegedly making a left-hand turn northbound onto Neltnor Boulevard in front of the victim, who was riding a motorcycle southbound on…
A 42-year-old Elgin man is in custody after being charged with a plethora of burlaries and robberies, including two recent robberies of Elgin banks. The accused was identified by an Elgin Police detective several days after a robbery at the Chase Bank located at 1600 Larkin Avenue in Elgin, which occured on Friday, September 1. Through further investigation, it was determined that the man was also a suspect in six other Elgin cases, including an attempted bank robbery at the Elgin State Bank located at 50 Tyler Creek Plaza, also in Elgin, which occurred on Thursday, August 31. The accused…
