Author: Fox Valley Magazine

K9 officer Udo and his Handler Deputy Arredondo wasted little time in making an impact as a member of the Kane County Sheriff staff. Early this morning, at approximately 12:30 am, Kane County Deputies responded to assist Montgomery Police and Kendall County Sheriff’s Office in the area of Rochester Drive and Cornell Avenue in Montgomery for occupants that had crashed a vehicle in a pond and then fled on foot. Udo and Deputy Arredondo were on the case and effectively tracked down one of the subjects. The second subject was also located later the search. According to the Kane County…

This weekend the Naperville Women’s Club will be hosting the 63rd Annual Naperville Fine Art & Artisans Fair at Naper Settlement. It is, according to the sponsors, the longest-running juried art fair in Illinois. The Fair will feature the juried work of over 100 artists and artisans from around the country displaying their crafts in ceramics, drawing, fiber arts, glass, metal, painting, photography, wood, jewelry and sculpture. In addition, the Fair offers activities for the entire family. This year the NWC will once again select a piece of art from an exhibiting artist that will be reproduced into an 8×12’…

Santa enjoys this Caribbean themed experience and knows it’s the perfect place for families to have fun while staying cool! While the kids play, parents can sit back and relax in the surrounding lounge chairs and cabanas. The on-site bath house can be utilized for families to change before and after enjoying the park’s other attractions. Before your visit, read our water park rules. Lighthouse Harbor features zero-depth entry to a 10,000 square foot, 8-inch deep wading pool with a two-story interactive water play structure. Children will enjoy dozens of water toys with 2 giant tipping buckets and 9 water…

Wine selections available at local wine stores and wineries in the Fox Valley area Catena Alta ChardonnayMendoza, Argentina, 2020 – $35.99. Catena Alta is an assemblage of historic rows within the Catena family estate vineyards. The blend of these historic rows, like the combination of sounds that create a symphony, gives us highly aromatic and elegant wine that speaks for the terroir and the vines that have been tended by the four generations of the Catena Family. “Alta” means high in Spanish. This makes reference to the high altitude vineyards from where the grapes are sourced, and to the high…

According to a press release from the City of St. Charles, Robert Gehm has been appointed Alderperson of Ward 3. Gehm replaces retiring Alderperson Todd Bancroft who did not seek reelection. Bancroft remained in the position until a replacement was qualified, following John Edward Frank’s withdrawal from the seat he won in the 2023 Consolidated Election. Gehm has lived in St. Charles for 33 years and has served on the Liquor Control Commission for the last 10 years. Gehm currently is the Finance Manager at Ox Industries in Aurora. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Lewis University…

Daniel Aquirre of Aurora has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Fernando Carapia in his driveway in January 2021. In April 2023, a jury found Aguirre, 25, guilty of the offense of first-degree murder in the shooting. In addition, the jury found that Aguirre personally fired the gun that killed Carapia. On January 15, 2021, shortly before 5 p.m., a car driven by a co-defendant stopped in the 300 block of South Hinman Street in Aurora. Aguirre exited the front passenger door, ran through a yard to the back of 311 South Spencer…

The Wing Park facility includes a 22,653 sq. foot recreation pool, double flume slide, sand volleyball court, diving well, four water play features, bathhouse, competition lap pool, children’s play area, and a concession building. Whether you zoom down the 32-foot-high flume side or play on the interactive play feature or race down the kid’s boat slide, there is something for everyone. Built on 20 acres, this large water park features an interactive play feature; lap lanes for fitness; a diving well with a 1-meter, 3-meter, and drop slide; concessions stand; sand volleyball court; floor geysers; and enormous flume slides. Proudly…

Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants. (Above: Signature Maki Rolls, Shakou ) Ramp Pesto CavatelliRamp Pesto Cavatelli with al dente ricotta cavatelli, pickled ramp, a nutty hazelnut relish, wild mushrooms and crispy artichokes for added texture. The Graceful Ordinary3 E. Main St.St. Charles, IL 601741-331-235-5803 Lemon Ricotta DonutBlueberry lavender frozen yogurt, lavender honey, lemon confit, stewed blueberries, whipped ricotta, pistachio. Niche14 S 3rd St #2201Geneva, IL 601341-630-262-1000 Lobster RollBrioche sandwich with house made ranch powder potato chips. ROX at Hotel Baker100 W. Main StreetSt. Charles, IL 601741-630-845-5800 Signature Maki RollsAll Signature Maki Rolls…

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A 2-year-old Aurora child is listed in stable condition this evening after having been airlifted from Copley Hospital to Lurie’s Children’s Hospital in Chicago after being struck by a vehicle in Aurora Saturday afternoon. According to a report from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 1:21 Saturday afternoon a 2008 silver Ford was being driven westbound on Liberty Street in Aurora when a 2-year-old child ran into the roadway and was struck. According to witnesses, the child had been playing near the residence and had taken off running. Witness statements stated that the driver, identified by police only as…