Author: Paul Stukel

Live music, local flavor, and two unforgettable days are returning to Carpenter Park in Carpentersville on August 7 & 8. From high-energy performances and community traditions to family-friendly fun under the summer lights, it’s bringing the spirit of summer back in a big way. Come dance the days away with a jam-packed line-up beginning Friday at 4:30pm. And don’t forget the food. From tacos and wings to pizza, roasted corn, sweet treats, and everything in between, this year’s Jamboree Days Food Vendor Lineup is packed with delicious local favorites! Whether you’re grabbing dinner before the concerts, satisfying a late-night craving,…

According to multiple reports, two people were killed in a fiery crash on I-88 near Aurora just after midnight Wednesday. Two vehicles were involved in the crash, which happened at around 12:45am this morning. The incident occurred near Eola road, which was subsequently closed for nearly 5 hours. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene after one the vehicles caught on fire. Illinois State Police are investigating the incident.

A 29-year-old Aurora man has been charged with murder and kidnapping, among other felonies, after crashing his vehicle into another vehicle on I-94 Friday evening.  The accused has been charged with three counts of First-Degree Murder (a Class M Felony), Aggravated Battery – Deadly Weapon Not a Firearm (a Class 3 Felony), Kidnapping (a Class 2 Felony), and Unlawful Restraint (a Class 4 Felony). According to the Illinois State Police, on Friday at around 5:50pm, the accused was driving northbound on I-94 with a passenger, 28-year-old Victory A. Swanigan of Chicago, when a verbal altercation prompted the accused to turn…

A 22-year-old Sugar Grove man has been charged with multiple felony DUI charges after allegedly causing a fatal 4-vehicle crash on IL-71 Saturday evening. According to the Illinois State Police, at approximately 9:15pm on Saturday ISP Troopers responded to a crash on IL-71 just past Walker Road, south of Millbrook. The accused was driving a pickup truck southbound on IL-71 and allegedly entered the northbound lanes to pass multiple vehicles. The truck struck an SUV head-on causing a four-vehicle crash. A passenger from the SUV, 38-year-old Amy L. Witter, was pronounced deceased on scene. The other three SUV occupants were…

A 36-year-old Sleepy Hollow man pleaded guilty Friday to beating a 61-year-old Lake in the Hills man after his motorcycle group forced the victim off the road and proceeded to assault him. McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announced that Julio C. Salas entered a blind plea of guilty to one count of Aggravated Battery in a Public Place, a class 3 felony. Because the plea was entered as a blind plea, there was no agreement as to sentencing. The sentence will be determined solely by the Court. According to prosecutors, in June a group of motorcyclists riding with…

The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles presents the Prince tribute “Purple Experience” with Marshall Charloff on Sunday, August 2, beginning at 7:30pm. Always a crowd favorite, Marshall Charloff leaves no one disappointed. The resemblance between Charloff and Prince is striking, both in looks and musical prowess. The high notes. The guitar chops. The moves. It’s all there in full supply. And the band, made up of accomplished musicians as well, round out the experience seamlessly. Hear all your Prince favorites including “Little Red Corvette”, “When Doves Cry”, ” Let’s Go Crazy”, “Raspberry Beret”, and so many more. Tickets begin at…

Update: Due to forecasts for severe weather on Friday evening, RiverEdge Park has rescheduled this concert to Saturday, August 1. If you can attend the rescheduled show on Saturday, the tickets in your possession are still valid and no action is required.If you cannot make the new date, RiverEdge Park will refund your tickets in full. To request a refund, call the box office a call at 630-896-6666 or email info@paramountarts.com. Box Office is open Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm. Contact RiverEdge Park by 6pm Saturday. RiverEdge Park in Aurora will host Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience on Friday, July 31, beginning…

A DeKalb man and a Naperville woman allegedly broke into a Naperville home Monday afternoon, pepper-spraying the resident and killing his three-year-old dog. According to police, at approximately 1:15pm Monday, DuPage County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 30W000 block of Capistrano Court for a reported home invasion. Upon arrival, deputies learned that the resident had allegedly been pepper sprayed inside his apartment and that his three-year-old dog had been fatally shot during the incident. A subsequent investigation idenitifed Bridges and Smith as suspects believed to have been involved in the incident. The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office has charged the…

Two people sustained non-life-threatening injuries Monday morning when a driver apparently had a medical issue and lost control of his vehicle, causing a multi-vehicle accident on Route 34 in Oswego. According to police, at approximately 11:21am, Oswego Police were dispatched to a multi-vehicle crash near the intersection of Route 34 and Orchard Road. The preliminary investigation determined that Izaiah Perez of Chicago may have suffered from a medical issue while driving and lost control of his Chrysler Pacifica traveling northbound on Orchard Road near the intersection. The vehicle traveled into the grass and across Route 34, just east of the…

The body of a man discovered in the Fox River Thursday has been identified as and Elgin man who was reported missing by family members on June 30. The Kane County Coroner’s office issued a statement identifying the man as Victor Marin, age 41. An autopsy was performed and the preliminary cause of death was determined to be drowning. Results of toxicology tests remain pending. In what is becoming an all-too-common occurrence, another body has been found in the Fox River, this time in Elgin. According to police, this morning at approximately 2:47am, the Elgin Police Department was notified and…