Author: Paul Stukel

A North Aurora man has received a sentence of eight years in prison as part of a plea deal related to an alcohol-influenced accident which resulted in the death of a motocyclist in Batavia last year. This morning, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced that 40-year-old Luis Aca Osorio agreed to the sentence in exchange for a guilty plea to the offense of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol – causing death, a Class 2 felony. Judge Julia Yetter accepted the plea. Prosecutors asserted that on May 7, 2023 at approximately 5:15pm, the defendant was driving a…

A Dundee man has been charged with a wide range of felonies after allegedly breaking into the St. Charles Public Works facility and stealing a utility truck, and then allegedly stealing another car and setting in on fire. According to a St. Charles news release, on Wednesday at approximately 9:45pm a St. Charles Police Officer located a damaged and dislodged security gate at the St. Charles Public Works facility at 1405 South 7th Street. According to police, a 44-year-old male suspect had gained access to the facility by climbing over the exterior perimeter fence. Once inside the secured area, the…

Naper Settlement will host its annual Oktoberfest, featuring traditional German cuisine, beer, live music, and activities, on Friday, October 4, from 5-10pm and Saturday, October 5, from 3-10pm. Guests are invited to gather inside Naper Settlement’s giant heated tent to enjoy lively Oompah music, modern polka, pop, R&B, and yacht rock. On Saturday, there will be a stein holding contest as well as a children’s area with activities for the entire family. Friday, October 4 – Live music and activities schedule: Saturday, October 5 – Live music and activities schedule: Naper Settlement will celebrate the community by offering authentic German…

Registration is now open for the 6th Annual AURORA POOCH PARADE to be held on Sunday, October 6. The yearly competitive convention of canines will be held at 11am at the Phillips Park Sunken Garden, 1000 Ray Moses Drive in Aurora. Participants are eligible to compete for the following awards: Biggest Dog, Smallest Dog, Best Costume, Most Energetic, Twinsies, and Crowd Favorite. All dogs must be socialized, standard-leashed, and current on all vaccinations. To register, click here.

An 18-year-old Elgin student has been arrested and charged in relation to a threat made against Elgin’s Larkin High School yesterday afternoon. Adding to the disconcerting trend of social media threats to schools across the nation and here in Kane County, at approximately 1:00pm yesterday the Elgin Police Department was made aware of a school threat at Larkin High School. The social media threat was relayed through a third party to the School Resource Officer who began an immediate investigation. The threat triggered a large police presence at the school while officers assisted in the investigation. Subsequently, the suspect was…

On Wednesday, the Kane County Cougars secured their spot in the Miles Wolff Cup Final with a walk-off win over the Chicago Dogs, clinching the East Division Championship. This will be the Cougars first appearance in the Wolff Cup Final since joining the American Association in 2021.  Their opponent will be the Winnipeg Goldeyes, the West Division Champions, who triumphed over the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks with a 3-1 victory on Thursday night. The winner of the Miles Wolff Cup Final will determine the 2024 American Association Champion. The Cougars will host Game 1 and Game 2 of the best-of-five series at…

The City of Elgin is well on it’s way to a record year for gunfire incidents after another arrest for firearms violations this week. On Monday at 5:21pm, Elgin police officers responded to the 400 block of Addison Street having received reports of a dispute involving shots fired. Investigators discovered two firearms and an airsoft gun and, after interviewing multiple subjects, confirmed that shots were fired during the incident. No injuries were reported.. The 45-year-old subject who resides at the address was taken into custody without incident and the case was reviewed by the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. He…

Award-winning actor Kevin Bacon will show is musical side when he performs with his brother Michael, an Emmy-Winning composer, on Saturday, September 21, at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. The Bacon Brothers have spent the better part of three decades exploring their own mix of folk, rock, soul, and country music. They call that diverse sound “forosoco,” and it’s taken them around the world, from headlining gigs in Japan to American performances at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry and Gruene Hall. The exploration continues with the band’s twelfth release, Ballad Of The Brothers. It’s a…

On Thursday, September 12th, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, PADS of Elgin will hold its second annual “Hops for Homes” Oktoberfest, a festive celebration aimed at supporting its mission to end homelessness. The event will take place on at Elgin Public House, located at 219 East Chicago Street, in Elgin. Come for an evening of delightful brews and hearty fare as over 20 craft beer samples from a variety of local microbreweries will be showcased, including Riverlands Brewing, Alter Brewing, Pipeworks Brewing, among others, plus a selection of beverages from Elgin Beverage Company. This year’s Oktoberfest will feature a diverse selection…

Experience the wonder of autumn at Abbey Farms’ annual Pumpkin Daze Fall Festival. From September 21st through October 27th, Abbey Farms transforms into the ultimate fall destination, packed with family-friendly activities, exciting adventures, and unforgettable memories. Whether you’re looking to pick the perfect pumpkin or explore our park’s wide variety of attractions, Pumpkin Daze is an event you won’t want to miss. At the heart of Pumpkin Daze is the beautiful pumpkin patch, where guests can wander through rows of pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Whether you want to select a giant pumpkin for carving or a few…