Author: Fox Valley Magazine

As one of the largest industries in Illinois, agriculture was the foundation for what is known today as the DuPage County Fair. Over 180 years ago when local farmers felt it was important to bring the community together, they decided to take turns hosting a Fair. The gatherings promoted agriculture and farming and included livestock judging; judging of produce, flowers, grains and baked goods; exhibits of new farming equipment and various contests for the entire community to enjoy. The Fair moved to its permanent home in 1955. The legacy of the community’s agricultural roots is honored at the annual DuPage…

Downtown Third Street in Geneva serves as a picturesque backdrop for the annual Geneva Arts Fair on Saturday and Sunday, July 29-30. For over 20 years, the juried Geneva Arts Fair has risen in attendance and notoriety, resulting in its #1 ranking as “Best Art Fair” by artfaircalendar.com.  The show runs from 10am-5pm both days, and showcases fine artisans from around the country in a host of mediums.    Patrons can purchase original works of art and have the unique opportunity to meet exhibiting artists, learn the sources of their inspirations and ask questions about techniques. Landscape architects Plandscape Inc.…

A man is dead and his passenger in critical, life-threatening condition after a head-on collision in Sugar Grove Friday evening. According to a press release from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 11:09 PM Friday, Kane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of an accident with injuries in the area of Bliss Road at Seavey Road in Sugar Grove Township. Upon arrival, deputies learned that a silver BMW X5 traveling south on Bliss Road crossed the center line of the roadway in a no passing zone and struck a Chevrolet Silverado truck traveling north on Bliss, head-on. It…

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where the road to Hell is paved with bottles of Scotch… So let’s get to it, starting with….. Weren’t “Boils” One Of The Plagues Of Egypt? OK, we know it’s not THAT kind of boil. Relax, will you? If you dig corn-on-the-cob (and if you don’t, you should turn in your Midwesterner card immediately and move to New York City), we’ve got the place for you this weekend. Sugar Grove. Corn, music, corn, carnival rides, corn, beer, corn…What else do you need? Click here for more. For…

Two armed men robbed a BMO Harris Bank in Naperville Wednesday morning, according to the FBI. Officials indicated that the FBI responded to a bank robbery at around 9:30 a.m. at the BMO Harris Bank found at 320 West Diehl Road. The preliminary investigation has determined that two men entered the bank brandishing weapons and demanded money, after which they fled the scene in a car. The suspects currently remain at-large. One suspect is described as being a Black male, approximately six feet tall and athletic-to-thin in build who was wearing a black hoodie, black shirt, black pants and black…

During a press conference this afternoon, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser and St. Charles Chief of Police James Keegan announced that five individuals have been charged with multiple offenses related to human trafficking and sexual trafficking. Each of the suspects were charged with the following: One suspect was also charged with promoting prostitution for profit, Class 4 felony. “This investigation spanned several months and is the culmination of excellent work done by our investigators.” Chief Keegan said. “Everyone worked tirelessly on this case and sought justice for those without a voice. Your efforts and dedication are not in vain.”…

The National Weather Service confirms 13 tornados touched downed on July 12, 2023 across northeast Illinois, downing trees and damaging homes and other property. Two tornados impacted Kane County in a line stretching from Campton Hills to Elgin and Plato Center to Elgin (see maps below). Eight homes in the Edgewater subdivision of Elgin sustained significant damage that prevents them from being occupied. Eleven have damage requiring substantial repairs, but did not affect the dwellings’ structural integrity. Combined damage estimates for the 19 homes is $7 million.  In addition to the Edgewater subdivision, the primary area of Elgin that suffered damage was located…

Eight people were sent to hospital yesterday afternoon after a head-on collision in Elgin at the intersection of McLean Boulevard and Bowes Road. According to reports, one vehicle held 6 occupants while the other held 2. According to reports, the injuries were considered to be minor and non-life-threatening. The incident occurred at around 4pm Wednesday afternoon, and police are still investigating the circumstances involving the crash. No further details were available.

According to numerous reports, a former Sugar Grove Village President and current trustee has been arrested for allegedly forging a signature of a North Aurora village official on a certificate of occupancy. The accused was reportedly acting in his role as a project manager for McCue Builders, a construction company that was building a home in the Moose Lake Estates development in North Aurora, when he allegedly forged a certificate of occupancy for the home and presented it to the title company, thereby allowing the owner to move in despite a number of unresolved issues from village inspectors. The forgery…

Geneva’s RiverPark Summer Concert Series continues this Sunday with the Motown sounds of Chez Butter. Chez Butter will perform 6 pm, Sunday, July 23, at River Park, located at North River Lane and Peyton Street just north of State Street. Chez Butter’s repertoire consists of classic and contemporary Motown, soul, R&B, and funk hits by artists like Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Gnarls Barkley, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, and many more. The Chicago-based quintet’s line-up comprises seasoned professional musicians – vocalist Lester Jenkins, bassist Nathan Britsch, guitarist Jay Montana, drummer Pat Buzby, and keyboardist Ethan Sellers. All shows are free of charge. People are encouraged to…