Author: Fox Valley Magazine

(Kanecountyconnections.com) The Kane County Health Department is monitoring the measles outbreak in Cook County. While there are currently no reported cases in Kane County, it is important to be aware of the symptoms of measles and to protect yourself and your children with a safe and effective vaccine. Measles is a highly contagious disease with serious possible complications including hospitalization, long-term illness, and death. Measles infection causes a rash to appear, alongside a high fever, coughing, runny nose, and pink eye. Airborne droplets can be present up to two hours after an infected individual has left the room. If you…

Oswego Police are seeking assistance in identifying a suspect in the investigation of a home invasion and criminal sexual assault that occurred over the weekend. On Saturday, March 16, at approximately 10:16pm, Oswego Police responded to the 0-300 block of South Adams for a report of a home invasion and criminal sexual assault that had just occurred. An adult female victim reported an unknown male had entered her residence and sexually assaulted her. The suspect left prior to police arrival. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. OPD is releasing still images from surveillance video that…

A Naperville man was sentenced to eighteen years in prison for a 2021 DUI crash that killed three people. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced yesterday that Brendan Wydajewski, 24, appeared in court yesterday morning in front of Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh, who accepted Wydajewski’s guilty plea to three counts of Aggravated DUI Causing Death, a Class 2 Felony, and sentenced him to eighteen years in prison. On October 30, 2021, at approximately 1:18am, Lisle police officers responded to a call of a crash at the intersection of Warrenville Road and Corporate West Drive. Upon their arrival, officers…

The Geneva Police Department has issued an alert to the community regarding human traffickers who target juveniles to groom and arrange meetings with their potential victims.  Such criminals often utilize social media and gaming applications to develop a relationship with their intended targets through false promises and coercion.  In 2024, a Geneva teen was contacted by an out-of-state adult, who was not a relative, via a social media gaming application. The man and an accomplice enticed the teen to provide funds for the adults to arrange an in-person meeting with her outside of Illinois. After the teen was reported missing,…

The string section of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert at First United Methodist Church of Elgin on Saturday, March 23, at 7:30pm. The program will include: Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for students, and free to youth 17 and under when accompanied by a paying adult. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.elginsymphony.org or call the ESO Box Office Tuesday – Friday at 847-888-4000. The Box Office is open 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. First United Methodist Church is located at 216 East Highland Avenue in Elgin.

Actor and comedian Dov Davidoff will appear for five shows this weekend at The Comedy Vault in Batavia. Davidoff currently appears on HBO’s Crashing and NBC’s Shades of Blue with Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta. He’s been seen on The Tonight Show and Late Night with Jimmy Kimmel as well as a lead role alongside Mark Wahlberg in the Movie Invincible. He’s done a comedy special for Comedy Central and Showtime, and made guest or recurring appearances on various other TV shows and movies. Davidoff recently had a memoir published by St. Martin’s Press entitled “Road Dog: Life and Reflections…

The Elgin Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in its investigation of a fatal hit-and-run incident earlier this month. On the evening of March 8th, just after 7:00pm, 35-year-old Mayra G. Mendoza was struck by a 2007 GMC and a 2018 Nissan on State Street near Airport Road. Mendoza was transported to an area hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. As detectives from Elgin’s Traffic Division continue to actively investigate this incident, they are seeking the public’s assistance with helping identify a potential third vehicle that may be involved in the incident. If you observed the incident or…

An Aurora man was found guilty in the 2020 strangling death of Natalie Jimenez, his 20-year-old girlfriend and mother of his 3-year-old child. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser announced Friday that Getzuri Arellano, 24, was found guilty of first degree murder after a bench trial in front of David Kliment. In the early morning hours of December 9, 2020, Arellano secretly went through Jimenez’ cell phone while she slept and found entries which upset him and made him question her fidelity. He confronted Jimenez in the small bathroom of the couple’s house on Indian Avenue in Aurora, where they…

The Village of Oswego appears to be enthusiastic about a proposed “Nash Vegas Saloon” to occupy the former Oswego Brewing Company space at 61 Main Street. The concept draws inspiration from the success of establishments like the honky-tonks found in Nashville, Tennessee, offering patrons a unique blend of food service, a full bar, live music, and line dancing. The project, spearheaded by a local restauranteur, entails a substantial buildout of 61 Main Street valued at approximately $724,000. The scope of work encompasses interior demolition, bathroom remodeling, the installation of a brand-new kitchen, construction of a band stage and dance floor,…

Authorities have announced that a woman seriously injured in a collision at an Naperville Wednesday has succumbed to her injuries while in hospital. She was 88 years of age. At approximately 11:10am, the Naperville Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the intersection of 95th Street and Plainfield/Naperville Road for a crash involving two vehicles. The initial investigation indicated that a white 2019 Chrysler Pacifica was traveling southbound on Plainfield/Naperville Road and into the intersection at 95th Street. A blue 2007 Dodge Caravan was traveling northbound on Plainfield/Naperville Road and attempted to turn left onto westbound 95th Street. Both vans collided in the…