After a brief closure in February, the former Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room at the Berry House, 227 S. Third St., Geneva, has reopened with new owners and a grand opening planned for Friday.

A dog was killed in an Aurora house fire that also displaced three residents, authorities said.

The second Saturday in May is USPS Letter Carriers annual STAMP OUT HUNGER Food Drive.  

The Kankakee County Museum’s beloved annual Rhubarb Festival — now in its 36th year — combines live music, local vendors, seasonal food, and historic tours into a single day of community celebration that supports the museum’s preservation efforts.

A homeless man awaits a detention hearing for allegedly trying to steal an off-road motorcycle, only to be caught in the act by the owner.

There will be a special meeting of the Utica Village Board at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 12.

Four soon-to-retire Minooka Community High School retirees were recognized recently for their collective contributions to District 111.

The 10th Sterling High School FFA Farmapalooza introduced nearly 2,000 grade-schoolers to jobs, animals and gear related to agriculture Thursday.

Dixon city officials have postponed the approval of a project after a labor union raised concerns about the proposed contractor’s safety and wage compliance record.