Author: Fox Valley Magazine

According to a Geneva press release, the Geneva Police Department and several other agencies responded in force Monday evening to a man who had barricaded himself in a home in the 600 block of Nichole Lane on the City’s east side. The incident began around 7:45pm and garnered a significant police presence, including officers from Batavia, St. Charles and the Kane County Sheriff’s Office. Streets in the area of Nichole Lane and Division Street east of Kirk Road were blocked off, with neighbors instructed to stay inside as a precaution. Police indicated that the man had threatened to harm himself,…

The City of Elgin will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, July 26, to celebrate the upcoming renovation and addition project for the Hemmens Cultural Center, a historic landmark and renowned venue for the performing arts in the Fox Valley. Designed and constructed by Cordogan Clark & Associates, this project aims to modernize the facility while preserving its legacy as a premier destination for national, regional, and local performing and presenting organizations. A key element of the renovation will be the new reception area with an outdoor balcony, designed in harmony with the center’s current architecture. This addition will not only…

The Naperville Police Department has released crime statistics for the half of 2023, and the results are mixed. Property crimes (theft, fraud and vandalism), which comprise approximately 65% of the city’s criminal activity, have risen slightly while crimes against people are down. While small in number, the uptick in extortion cases to 14, from 2 in the first six months of 2022, is of particular concern as 11 of the 2023 incidents involved “sextortion” involving teenage boys sending inappropriate pictures of themselves to an unknown person, who then threatens to release the photos publicly unless payment is made. Drug overdoses…

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…