The Kane County Board is accepting applications to fill the position for District 2 left vacant by the death of Dale Berman.

Healthcare company Abbott’s philanthropic foundation, Abbott Fund, donated $250,000 to Geneva-based Northern Illinois Food Bank’s BackPack Program, which provides weekend meals to children identified as food insecure.

Lumenaura, billed as an interactive light and sound experience in downtown Aurora, is on display through Oct. 26.

Scarecrow Weekend held its 40th anniversary event last weekend, and the winners of its scarecrow contest have been revealed.

Designers talk tricks of the trade for creating a home in 3D.

Local fragrance entrepreneurs help homeowners curate their own signature scent.

Reset and refresh for a glowing, golden winter.

A local columnist ponders the importance of the real heroes.

Redeveloping Charlestowne Mall, and figuring out whether to sign off on the removal of St. Charles Dam, are among the challenging facing the city.