The grand opening of Lucca Fox Valley, a new luxury rental apartment community located at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, marks the latest milestone in the mall’s redevelopment.

Aurora Mayor John Laesch is looking to replace the city’s chief legal officer and hire for a newly-created role focused on sustainability.

Kumba’s African Market opened recently at the Boardwalk Shops in downtown Batavia, offering a selection of African clothing, home decor, food and more.

The Oswego Village Board Tuesday evening will vote on an ordinance that would increase new residential development water tap-on fees in part to help pay for the village’s future Lake Michigan water connection.

Here’s our guide to July 4 fireworks displays in the Chicago area, with shows from almost a hundred communities.

The event in downtown Geneva, which runs through Sunday, features a carnival, live music, shopping, food, a community parade, kids’ activities and more.

The village offered its second annual Creativity at the Crossroads event on Saturday which included more artists and diversity of craft options than last year.

Oswego trustees as a committee of the whole Tuesday evening will discuss the feasibility of relocating the dog park in the village due to declining use and revenue.