Each year, this South Elgin home adds a new element to its Halloween display.

The Illinois Treasurer's Office is encouraging nearly 140,000 residents to cash their unclaimed property checks from the Enhanced Money Match program, which automatically returns missing funds without requiring claims

The Illinois Public Health Department has identified 10 ZIP codes in Kane County where testing for lead exposure in children there is mandatory, in recognition of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week from Oct. 20-26.

The Geneva City Council Monday approved a $42.8 million tax increment finance redevelopment agreement with MIF-Geneva Park for development of a new industrial park as part of the city's South East Master Plan.

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The Licht Family are in their sixth year of competing in the St. Charles Park District Halloween decorating competition at their home, which is located in the Thornwood subdivision in South Elgin.

Corinne Pierog, running for Kane County Board Chair, answered our questionnaire.