One individual dead, one in critical condition, one in stable condition, and one has been released from hospital.
Author: Paul Stukel
The Aurora Police Department has issued an alert for a missing 10 year-old boy. His name is Benjamin Pena and he was last seen in the 600 block of W. Galena Bl in Aurora at 7:45pm. Benjamin is approximately 4’08” with a medium build. He was wearing a gray shirt with cars on it and gray pants with a stripe down the side. If you see Benjamin, please call 9-1-1.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was sentenced today to 22.5 years in prison, a 10 year expansion of state sentencing guidelines in second degree murder cases. The killing of Floyd, a Black man, in Minneapolis in May 2020 convulsed the nation and sparked global outrage and Black Lives Matter protests and riots all around the world. It has led to a vigorous and contentious reexamination of not only policing but society as a whole here in the United States. Infamous video footage of Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes, during…
Day 2 activities at Swedish Days!
It’s another great weekend of fun and music at Aurora’s The Venue. Check out what’s happening. Friday, June 25 M & R RUSH It all started in high school in the early ‘70s for drummer Marty Mardirosian, bass player Roger Hirtz, keyboardist Carl Moszur, along with guitarists Paul Martin and John McFarland. Now, nearly 50 years later the quintet of musicians is still together entertaining Chicago area audiences as M&R Rush. Growing up in the Roseland neighborhood, like many high school musicians, they had a dream of making it big in the music business. Winning a couple local “battle of…
Partake in an enchanted tale as old as time, under the stars. CTE and FVTC have combined to tell this beloved classic fairy tale at CTE’s first live performance after a year and a half. Filled with all your favorite characters, like Belle, the Beast, Lumiere, Gaston, and all the rest – plus, of course, dancing forks and enchanted furniture! With a cast ranging from age 7 to age 20, this performance is a wonderful way to welcome the actors and their families, and our community, back to our stage. Special Considerations for this Show: The bandshell benches and lawn…
The victim of yesterday’s tragic auto accident in St. Charles has been identified by St. Charles Police. 52 year-old Charles A. Fowler of Aurora was pronounced dead at Delnor Hospital following the crash of his Ford 150 into a semi-truck and trailer on Kirk Road. His name had been withheld by authorities until his family could be notified. Yesterday, St. Charles Police and Fire Departments responded to the vehicle crash that resulted in the death of Mr. Fowler. At 12:33 PM units from St. Charles Police and Fire Departments responded to the report of a vehicle crash involving injuries. Initial…
The market is a rain or shine event that continues until Mid-October.
Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where we’ve decided to binge-watch the original Star Trek series and we’re not ashamed. At all. So let’s get to it, starting with….. It’s Dad’s Day Weekend! And what could more “Dad’s Day” than fishing? To be honest, we have no idea if the fishing is any good at Clark Island Park. But is that really the point? We think it’d be pretty cool to sit with your son or daughter on a sunny Saturday morning just communing with the croppies and soaking up quality time. But…
How about this as a great Dad’s Day present? Take him along to enjoy a leisurely stroll on Jackson, along the Riverwalk and enjoy the looks of up to 100 Classic Cars in all makes and models. Cars will be on display on Jackson Avenue, along the Riverwalk, between Eagle and Main Streets. Come stroll and enjoy seeing beautiful cars from yesteryear! Invitation only for cars due to limited space. ONLY PRE-Registered Cars will be accepted day of the Car Show (Registrations are now closed). Thank you! Show is from 9am – Noon, Saturday, June 19.
