After Hours

Ray Scarpelli Jr. and his son, Ray Scarpelli III, of Ray Chevrolet in Fox Lake recently received a letter from Scott Bell, vice president of Global Chevrolet, notifying them Ray was named Dealer of the Year for 2025. Photo by Cynthia Wolf/Wolf Wordsmithing

The Glenview Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Alternative Hair Couture salon to 1033 Waukegan Road in Glenview. Courtesy of Glenview Chamber of Commerce

Annette Norwood and Israel Cruz hold the scissors during the ribbon cutting for Posh Plants & Curios boutique at 122 E. Main St. in Barrington. Located above Posh Curls, the boutique offers curated, environment-centered home décor, and intentional design. Courtesy of Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

Weiss Ace Hardware recently remodeled its store at 1560 Waukegan Road in Glenview. Courtesy of Glenview Chamber of Commerce

Tad More Tailoring & Alternations recently opened at 17W500 22nd St. in Oakbrook Terrace. Focused on sustainability, the business provides services across the country. Serene Alsharif cuts the ribbon, surrounded by Oakbrook Terrace Mayor Paul Esposito, right, and co-founders Mazen Qassab, far right, and Nameer Mardini, left, and staff and chamber members. Courtesy of Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Steep N' Clay, 314 W. State St., April 17 in celebration of its grand opening. Geneva Chamber Chairman Michael Oleson and Chamber ambassador Dave Purdy of McNally's Heating and Cooling held the ribbon. Owner Tom Hill and his wife, Kat Hill, cut the ribbon. Courtesy of Geneva Chamber of Commerce

Ultimate Ninjas Academy Barrington celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. At center, General Manager Stephanie Andrews holds the ceremonial scissors, joined by team members, founder and CEO Jeff Piejak, and representatives of the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce. Courtesy of Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce