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Children and grandchildren of Bruce and Reta Nagle celebrate the couple's 90th birthday with the installation of a Little Free Library near Barth Pond in Downers Grove's Patriots Park.

Downers Grove family installs Little Free Library to celebrate grandparents’ 90th birthdays

To celebrate their grandparents' 90th birthdays and passion for reading, a Downers Grove family worked with the park district to set up a Little Free Library, aiming to build community and expand book access.

Hoffman Estates' tourism office has launched its redesigned website at VisitHoffman.com.

Hoffman Estates launches redesigned tourism website

Hoffman Estates’ tourism office has launched its newly redesigned website at VisitHoffman.com to inspire, inform, and welcome visitors to the village.

A bill to raise the age for mandatory road exams for seniors passed the Illinois Senate unanimously Thursday. It will go into effect July 1, 2026, if signed by Gov. JB Pritzker.

‘Vital step’ to ending discrimination: Senate approves bill raising age for senior road exams

Policy also allows family members to report unsafe drivers of any age. Now it’s up to Gov. JB Pritzker who has to sign the bill to make it a law.

Remove the spent flowers from tulips and daffodils, even the whole flower stalk if desired. However, leave the foliage until it turns brown, as it’s necessary to provide nutrients for next year’s blooms.

Some tips for spring to keep your lawn, flowers healthy

It has been a wonderful spring so far, with cooler weather and long-lasting flowers. On the other hand, the lawn mowing season has begun.

American flags line the route of a previous Memorial Day parade in Naperville. This year’s parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26.

Where to find Memorial Day ceremonies and parades

Memorial Day is Monday, May 26. Here are some of the events planned to honor United States military personnel who have given their lives in service of their country.

So your home’s not social-media perfect? How to get over ‘house shame’

Robbie Randolph is a real estate agent and interior designer for the rich, yet even he's not immune from the anxiety of “house shame.” That’s the judged, bullied, defeated feeling you can get when Pinterest-perfect syndrome takes over, either in our own minds or fed by the side eye of a friend with impeccable digs. House shame can make you reluctant to invite people over, and in some cases lead to isolation and despair.

RFK Jr.’s MAHA report raises concerns about vaccines, American foods and prescription drugs

WASHINGTON — A government report released on Thursday covering wide swaths of American health and wellness reflects some of the most contentious views on vaccines, the na...