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Dr. Mark Gomez talks with one of his patients, Ryan Kubacki of Naperville, during a recent visit to the doctor’s office in Naperville. Gomez was in a traditional practice until he went the concierge route about six years ago.

The doctor dilemma: Patients face tough choice as more suburban physicians make the switch to concierge medicine

With a growing number of doctors looking to scale back so they can practice medicine the way they want, some patients are being left to find new physicians or make the switch to concierge medicine with their doctor.

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New executive director takes helm of DuPage forest preserve system

The DuPage County forest preserve board unanimously voted Tuesday to promote Anamari Golf Dorgan as its next executive director.

Read all about it: Gail Borden Library digitizes historical Elgin Dairy Report

The Gail Borden Library has digitized issues of “The Elgin Dairy Report” from 1892 to 1903 and made them freely accessible. Elgin earned the nickname "Butter Capital of the World" during the late 19th century, serving as the economic hub for more than 200 cheese and butter factories across the region.

Oreo has collaborated on a new Korean flavor with the K-pop supergroup BTS.

Oreo creates Korean pancake flavor inspired by K-pop group BTS

Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS for a bit of marketing dynamite that capitalizes on consumers’ growing interest in global flavors. Mondelez, Oreo’s parent company, recently announced that BTS-themed Oreos will go on sale June 1 online and June 8 in stores.

Researchers have spent decades breeding better potatoes for chips, and their work isn't done

There’s a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips. Researchers have spent decades developing potatoes for chip makers that can grow in all kinds of climates, avoid diseases and pests, sit in storage for months and still deliver a satisfying crunch.

Shimmering Summer at the Chicago Botanic Garden opens Saturday, June 6, featuring “Evanescent” by Australian-based art practice Atelier Sisu.

Shimmering Summer: Chicago Botanic Garden to feature iridescent bubble art

Playful art in the sky, on land, and in the water will highlight nature through a new lens during Shimmering Summer at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe.

Chef David Heatley launched his hot sauce line during the pandemic. He recently took top honors at the NYC Hot Sauce Expo, winning best in show from a field of about 5,000 sauces.

He’s heating up: Elgin native’s garage-born hot sauce biz is on fire after big contest win

Elgin native David Heatley launched Chef Heatley's Hot Pepper Farm hot sauces during the pandemic. He recently took top honors at the NYC Hot Sauce Expo, winning best in show from a field of about 5,000 sauces.