The curtain is up and the spotlight is shining front and center on Robert Lord Builders’ latest and proudest creation: the ultimate green home, a one-of-a-kind, eco-friendly residence in St. Charles that is designed to yield astounding energy savings as well as pamper occupants with lavish appointments and high-end features.

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The National Weather Service reports a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the area.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. for the area.

The living is easy at The Hamptons of Hinsdale — and now the payments are even easier, thanks to a combined incentive that spares buyers from the tax collector and the cost of property upkeep at GSH Development’s new low-maintenance community of 93 Abbeys condominiums and 26 Villas townhomes located near downtown Hinsdale.

GardenABCs.com, a new, locally produced website, is helping educators, parents and local advocates start and maintain school and community gardens.