Author: Fox Valley Magazine

A 31-year-old woman wa found dead in the Fox River Saturday afternoon in the 700 block of South River Street in Aurora. At approximately 3:30pm Saturday, Aurora Police officers were dispatched after the body of a 31-year-old deceased woman was discovered in the Fox River. Police indicate that, at this time, there is no indication of foul play. The identity of the woman is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The Aurora Police Department’s Investigations Bureau and the Kane County Coroner’s Office are both investigating the cause and manner of death. Anyone with information is asked to call…

An 8-year-old boy is dead and a 32-year-old woman in serious condition after a brutal stabbing incident in Plainfield Saturday morning. According to police, at approximately 11:38am Saturday morning deputies with the Will County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call from a woman who said that her landlord was attacking her with a knife. The woman said that she had run into the bathroom to make the call and was continuing to fend off the attack. Her residence is located near the 16200 block of S. Lincoln Highway in Unincorporated Plainfield Township. When police arrived, they located the suspect,…

Magic, monsters, and mythical entertainment will be summoned on the grounds of Naper Settlement during the annual All Hallows Eve celebration. Come enjoy a line-up of Halloween-themed outdoor activities, art and performances for the entire family. Performances Interactive Experiences Tickets are $20 per person. Members and children under 4 receive complimentary admission. Visit napersettlement.org/285/All-Hallows-Eve for more information and to purchase tickets.   

Entering Year Five of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced multiple projects in the Kane County area that are planned or under way. Six major projects represent a total investment of more than $177 million, with the aim of improving safety, mobility and quality of life in the region. The six projects are all scheduled to be completed through 2026 include: “These investments in the Kane County region will strengthen our system of multimodal transportation across the state,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “Remember: If you are driving in Illinois this construction season, you will be driving…

Aurora Police obtained an arrest warrant for a Skokie man in connection with bomb threats at Aurora Public Library District buildings in September. On September 12th and 14th, 2023, the Aurora Public Library District buildings at 101 South River Street, 233 South Constitution Drive, and 555 South Eola Road were evacuated and searched by police after the District received bomb threats. No devices were located. During the investigation, the APD, in cooperation with North Regional Major Crimes Task Force, identified a 23-year-old Skokie man as being responsible for making the threats. On Wednesday, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office authorized…

The Batavia Park District’s Oct. 13 Nightmare at West Main event has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. The Oct. 20 event will go on as scheduled. Oct. 13 ticketholders may use their original tickets to attend the Oct. 20 Nightmare at West Main event from 7-9 p.m. If you would like a refund for tickets purchased for the Oct. 13 event, please call the park district at 630-879-5235 during office hours, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Tickets for the Oct. 20 Nightmare at West Main event are available at https://bataviaparks.info/3Rl5V3V.

Mention Classical Music and many people will claim they don’t know a thing about it. The Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s Friday Favorites, Music You Know concerts set out to prove them wrong. “Classical music is everywhere – in movies, commercials, cartoons. People may say they don’t know anything about classical music, but when the Symphony starts playing, they will recognize many of the pieces,” said Marc Thayer, CEO of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. The Music You Know concerts make orchestra music approachable to newcomers with its shorter, recognizable pieces, while providing longtime symphony fans a chance to hear some of their…

The highly-acclaimed St. Charles Singers will open their 40th season this weekend with “a profusion of polyphony” at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in St. Charles. The season’s opening concert will feature motets of J.S Bach, as well as work by William Byrd, Charles Stanford, Algirdas Martinaitis, Ivo Antognini, and others. Musical guests will include cellist Craig Trompeter, founder and artistic director of the Haymarket Opera Company, and double bassist Jerry Fuller, director of Ars Antigua.  Performances will be held on Saturday, October 14 at 7:30pm and Sunday, October 15 at 3:00pm. Tickets are $45 for adults, $40 for seniors and $12 for…

By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday condemned the deadly attacks on Israel over the weekend by the militant group Hamas, telling those gathered outside a synagogue in Chicago’s north suburb of Glencoe that Illinois “unequivocally stands” with the people of Israel. The governor, who himself is Jewish, was one of a handful of elected officials and faith leaders who spoke at the gathering. Pritzker acknowledged the militant group isn’t representative of all Palestinians – including those who live in Gaza under the de facto rule of Hamas. “There are many peace-loving Palestinians, and we must honor…

Batavia Mainstreet is bringing back its annual Halloween-themed family event, BatFest, in downtown Batavia on Saturday, October 28 from 10:00am-2:00pm. Activities at BatFest will include: To see a full list of events and activities, visit https://downtownbatavia.com Please contact the Batavia MainStreet office at (630) 761-3528 or [email protected] for more information.