The city of DeKalb has a new top brass to lead its fire department. “I’ve been blessed to be around a lot of amazing people,” new fire chief Luke Howieson said at a swearing-in ceremony this week. “People have impacted me and really have helped me get to where I am today."

More than 40 community organizations are headlining this year’s Batavia Special-Education Parent Network’s annual Parent Resource fair, showcasing recreational opportunities, therapy providers, consultants, transition planning, and advocacy and support specialists.

Highlighted by Mayor Jeff Schielke as one of Batavia’s top future developments in the “State of the Community” address, Ignite Medical Resort Batavia has officially opened its doors.

The Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority's board of directors on Tuesday unanimously voted to approve a resolution determining the intent to issue revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $50 million.

The Geneva City Council's vote Monday of 6-4 was not enough to overturn the Historic Preservation Commission's denial of the developer's petition to demolish an historic circa-1840 blacksmith shop.

Kick the habit of dropping resolutions after January.

Learn more about a local organization putting acts of kindness on the frontlines.

Start the new year out right and get a move on your reading goals with the help of staff at the Geneva Public Library.

Going green in your diet doesn't have to be a headache. Find out where to enjoy delicious plates powered by plants.