Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Internationally-acclaimed pianist Orli Shaham will be performing Schumann’s Piano Concerto with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra this Saturday, April 6, at 2:30pm. The New York Times called her a “brilliant pianist,” The Chicago Tribune referred to her as “a first-rate Mozartean,” and London’s Guardian said Ms. Shaham’s playing at the Proms was “perfection.” Orli Shaham has performed with many of the major orchestras around the world, and has appeared in recital internationally, from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. She is Artistic Director of Pacific Symphony’s chamber series Café Ludwig in California since 2007, and Artistic Director of the interactive children’s concert series, Orli Shaham’s Bach Yard, which…

A 68-year-old woman is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries this afternoon after being struck by a vehicle at the corner of Mill Road and West Washington Street early this morning. According to Oswego police, at approximately 6:47am this morning the victim was crossing Mill Road from Lynx Lane to West Washington Street and was struck by a car turning left onto Mill Road from West Washington Street. The car did not stop and continued westbound on Mill Road. The victim was transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Oswego police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifing the driver…

Wine selections available at local wine stores and wineries in the Fox Valley area. BataviaBatavia is named for and celebrates the home of our second tasting room in Batavia. IL. A medium bodied white perfectly balanced with medium-high levels of mouthwatering acidity makes this perfect to sip on for summer. Notes of honeysuckle and pear on the nose compliment the orange blossom and juicy mandarin finish. Cheese, nuts, and sushi are perfect pairings for this bright semi-sweet white! Geneva Winery2N100 Brundige Rd., Elburn, IL 60119426 S. 3rd Street, Geneva, IL 601345 N. River St., Batavia, IL 60510 2020 One Flock…

The parking lot at Topgolf in Napeville appears to be a busy place. Last week, two more gun-related arrests were made in the lot on Odyssey Court, the latest in a long line of such incidents since last summer. On Friday at approximately 6:30pm, Naperville police officers on patrol observed an odor of cannabis coming from a vehicle in the parking lot. As officers surveilled the vehicle, they watched a man enter the driver’s seat of the vehicle. Officers approached the vehicle and asked the man to exit the vehicle. It is alleged that as he did so, officers observed…

Featured selections of Craft Beers created by local Fox Valley area brewing companies. Cane & Abel Red Rye AleCane & Ebel is back! With its unique, hybrid style, Cane & Ebel Red Rye Ale is a fan favorite! Thai palm sugar, rye and hops combine for a dry but creamy, hoppy but sweet, ale. Recognized as one of the top rye beers around, Cane & Ebel will only be available for a limited time. No need to pick a side! Style: Red Rye IPA. 7% ABV 68 IBU. Available on draft or in 6-pack 12 oz cans. Two Brothers Brewing…

Actress and comedian Sarah Colonna will be appearing at The Comedy Vault this week from Thursday to Saturday for five shows. Sarah became well known as the popular roundtable regular on the hit late night talk show “Chelsea Lately.” She also served as a full time writer on “Chelsea Lately,” as well as a producer, writer and star of the show’s spin-off scripted series “After Lately.” She was seen in Michael Rosenbaum’s hilarious comedy “Back in the Day,” alongside Rosenbaum, Nick Swardson, Harland Williams, Morena Baccarin and many others. She also appeared in Diablo Cody’s “Paradise,” CBS’ “Battle Creek,” and…

On Thursdayk, Elgin police and the Chicago Field Division of The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) raided a house on the city’s west side and found illegal guns and made multiple arrests. At approximately 6:00am, Elgin police officers and ATF personnel executed a search warrant in the 1600 block of Mulberry Court. Multiple subjects were safely taken into custody. The warrant was result of a joint investigation by the two agencies. After further investigation, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office charged a 31-year-old Elgin man with two (2) counts of Armed Habitual Criminal (Class X Felony); four (4)…

Four people are dead and five others wounded after a series of vicious knife attacks in Rockford and Winnebago County midday Wednesday. Exact details of the locations and crimes committed remain sketchy at this point, but a 22-year-old Rockford man is in custody as what police describe as the only subject in the attacks. The attacks took place in the southeast area of Rockford that straddles Winnebago county jurisdiction, and as such necessitated the involvement of the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office. Today, in an emotional press conference, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara identified the dead as 15-year-old Jenna Newcomb, 49-year-old USPS…

Aurora police are investigating a shooting incident that left a man hospitalized in critical condition Sunday. At approximately 2:19am Sunday morning, officers were called to an alley in the 700 block of East New York Street after a local resident heard someone screaming for help. When officers arrived on scene they located an 18-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds inside a parked vehicle. Aurora Fire Department paramedics arrived on scene and transported the man to a local hospital for treatment of critical injuries. No other injuries were reported during the incident. Detectives from the Aurora Police Department’s Investigations Bureau responded…

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