Author: Fox Valley Magazine

A Texas man was arrested and released on his own recognizance after a shooting incident Saturday evening in Elgin. On Friday evening at approximately 6:30pm, Elgin police officers responded to the 1700 block of North State Street for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers identified the alleged perpetrator and took him into custody. After investigating the incident, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office has charged a 29-year-old man from Spring, Texas, with the following crimes: The accused appeared in Kane County bond call this morning where the Judge released him on his own recognizance (ROR).

A Yorkville man is dead after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a tree on Route 126. On Sunday morning at approximately 8:51am, first responders were dispatched to the area of Route 126 and Identa Road in Yorkville for a single vehicle accident. Preliminary results suggest that the man was traveling eastbound on Route 126 when his 1995 Honda motorcycle left the roadway and struck a tree just west of Identa Road. The lone rider, a 26-year-old male from Yorkville, was pronounced deceased on scene. The victim’s name is being withheld at this time. This is an…

If you dig snow (in both senses of the word), you’re gonna love the upcoming winter. According to the Farmers Almanac Winter 2024 Extended Weather Forecast, winter weather is making a comeback. After a warm winter anomaly last year, traditional cool temperatures and snowy weather conditions will return to the contiguous United States. According to the report, there are indications that an El Niño (an unusually high-water temperature off the Pacific Coast of South America), will be brewing in the latter half of 2023, lasting into the winter of 2024. Given that, it means that cold temperatures should prevail throughout the…

In the heart of historic downtown St. Charles, Illinois, 3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy stands as a testament to the vision of its owner and director, Alice Williams. A lifelong resident, Williams grew up in St. Charles, and 27 years ago, she embarked on a mission to create a non-competitive dance studio that inspires students to believe in themselves, spread joy and build lifelong friendships. It’s a home where, as Alice says, “Kids can be kids, have fun, and find their best friend.” At 3rd Street Dance, students embrace the beauty of dance without worrying about external pressures. As…

Take in the beauty of the Fox Valley aboard an historic paddlewheel riverboat – an iconic attraction in St. Charles for more than 75 years. This recreational activity that has spanned generations began in 1945 when the late Chet Anderson bought his first paddlewheel riverboat to charter cruises up and down the Fox River. Chet was working at the Pottawatomie Park concession stand in the-mid 1940’s when the idea of buying a boat and offering rides to the park picnickers began to take shape in his mind. Before long, he made his dream a reality when he bought his very…

Anyone who has experienced a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) session knows the feeling. The technology, used by physicians to create detailed images of almost every internal structure within the human body, involves being strapped down and inserted into a narrow cylinder that feels like it’s barely large enough to fit your body, and laying motionless while intermittent pops, whirls and bangs from the machine permeate the tiny space. For those with even the slightest claustrophobia, it can be a nightmare. So much so that technicians often offer sedatives before the test. But help has arrived. One of the world’s most…

Wine selections available at local wine stores and wineries in the Fox Valley area Le Marchesine Franciacorta Brut – $29.99Straw yellow with golden reflections, fine and persistent perlage, characteristic bouquet of fermentation in the bottle, hints of bread crust and yeast enriched with delicate notes of citrus and dried fruit (almond, hazelnut, dried figs). Fresh, fine and harmonious. Second fermentation in bottle for at least 18 months of aging on the lees. Pressure in the bottle between 5 and 6 atmospheres. Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco. Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room227 S. 3rd St.Geneva, IL 601341-630-232-8888 BataviaBatavia is named…

According to a report in the Daily Herald, Joe Petit, the Wayne man whose dog Ludwig was shot and killed by his neighbor Hal Phipps in 2021, has filed a civil suit against Phipps seeking $75,000 in punitive damages and an unspecified amount of compensatory damages. According to the report, Petit claims that Phipps violated the state’s Humane Care for Animals Act “by committing animal torture and intentionally causing the dog to suffer serious injury or death.” On Aug. 10, 2021, Phipps shot and killed a Dogo Argentino named Ludwig, which belonged to his neighbor, Petit. The incident sparked an…

An interview with the President & CEO of the Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau, Jill Diehl. FVM: How big is tourism to the Wisconsin Dells and what is the economic impact? Jill Diehl: The year 2022 was record-setting for tourism in the Wisconsin Dells area, reaching $1.37 billion in direct economic impact and nearly $2 billion in total economic impact. FVM: Why is Wisconsin Dells the Waterpark Capital of the World? Jill: There are more waterparks in Wisconsin Dells of every size per capita than anywhere else in the world! All told, there are more than 200 waterslides with…

Featured selections of Craft Beers created by local Fox Valley area brewing companies. Wake and Bake Sour DieselWake and Bake Sour Diesel is a Mango flavored Sour the 93 Octane Crew and Dom Brown, host of Wake and Bake created. This beer is perfectly balanced between mango and sour which makes it a palate-pleaser and extremely refreshing. Currently available on draft in our Taproom located at 1825 Lincoln Highway in St. Charles and in 4-packs at the PRIDE Beer & Wine Plus Spirits next door and many PRIDE Stores and other retailers throughout Chicagoland. If your bar doesn’t have Mango…