Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Yes, you read that right. Illinois has been ranked as having the “most beautiful residents” in the United States by gaming site BonusFinder.com. Illinois narrowly beat out California and Texas for the title. The rankings were based on the number of Miss USA and Sexiest Man Alive winners in each state, among similar metrics, adjusted for population. Sounds like solid analysis to us. Our nearest neighbors didn’t fare so well. Iowa tops that list at a score of 29.0. The Land of Cheddar to the north bagged a mere 17.7. And our Hoosier friends to the east came in at…

For the first time in years, Geneva’s electric customers will see their rates increase next month. Beginning Wednesday, November 15, citizens will see the electric portion of their utility bill jump 3.5% on average in order to pay for fixed costs for the city’s electric utility along with capital projects that will, according to the city, benefit residential, commercial and industrial customers. The Geneva City Council approved the new rate plan August 7. The plan calls for three stepped rate adjustments spread out over five years, the first being this fall followed by increases in 2025 and 2027.The fixed monthly…

Located in Elgin’s industrial section stands the abandoned home of Elgin Casket Company. This once proud building has been witness to a murder, grisly discoveries, cult activities, and unexplained occurrences, and a dark legacy has emerged from its sordid history. Visitors still regularly report encounters with some of the former residents that now roam the decayed hallways and abandoned factory floors. It’s completely unique and nothing else like it in the state of Illinois. Be terrorized at this multi-level 55,000 square foot paranormal hot spot. The Old Elgin Casket Factory offers an experience you will never forget and memories that…

Vargo’s Dance in Geneva will host its 6th year of Thriller on 38 on Friday, October 20th. This is an all-ages, all-free Halloween event perfect for families. Watch dancers from the community perform Michael Jackson’s Thriller on Rt 38 & 2nd Street. Enjoy food trucks, entertainers and Live DJ from 7-9pm. This year’s Thriller on 38 is sponsored by Fox Valley Magazine, Mixology Salon Spa, Misfits Jiu Jitsu, Revelry 675, Eat Daniel’s Meat, McNally’s Heating and Cooling, Fresh Jewelry Company, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Third Street Station Bar & Grill, The Dam Bar & Grill, The Rullo ReMax…

Elgin was ranked 39th and Naperville 222nd.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Windy City Amusements will present the Geneva Fall Fest from Friday through Sunday, October 20-22, at Kane County Cougars Northwestern Medicine Field. The festival will include carnival rides from Windy City Amusements, games, food and prizes for the whole family. Take advantage of unlimited ride specials from 5:30-9:30 pm Friday & Saturday ($35/person); 1-5 pm Saturday and Sunday ($30/person).  For a discounted/per person/per sesson/per day ride as many rides as you desire during the unlimited ride times/days.  Regular hours of operation are 5-10 pm Friday; 1-10 pm Saturday and 1-8 pm Sunday.  For more…

A 67-year-old resident of Naperville is dead after a violent head-on collision on Route 56 in Sugar Grove early Friday morning. At approximately 5:11am Friday, the Sugar Grove Police Department and Sugar Grove Fire Protection District responded to the area of Route 56 and I-88 for an accident with injuries. A 2021 Jeep Wrangler, driven by a 21-year-old Aurora resident, and a 2018 Subaru Forester, driven by a 67-year-old Naperville resident, were found in the westbound lanes of Route 56 in what appeared to be the aftermath of a head-on collision. The drivers were the sole occupants in each vehicle.…

Three women have been arrested after police observed them leaving an Ulta Beauty store in Naperville with allegedly stolen merchandise. The women are suspects in two other thefts at Ulta Beauty facilities in the region. On Wednesday at approximately 2pm, Naperville detectives and patrol officers conducted surveillance on Naperville’s two Ulta Beauty stores after being notified by area law enforcement that a group of individuals in a black Mercedes had committed retail thefts at two regional Ulta Beauty stores. Detectives identifed the suspect vehicle at the Naperville Ulta Beauty located in the 2700 block of Aurora Avenue and observed three…

Sonny Acres Farm Fall Festival is home to Chicagoland’s Best Haunted Experiences. The Haunted Barn and Haunted Hayride Run September 29th through October 29th. The Haunted Barn, Curse of the ScarecrowThe Haunted Barn is a creepy maze with twists and turns and creepy characters (live actors) around every corner. The scene is set in an old abandoned barn themed “The Curse of The Scarecrow”; he’s on the loose inside the barn and out for revenge! The Scarecrow is joined by many of his sinister cohorts and they just can’t wait to meet you. Five Stars from Haunted House Chicago Preview:…