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Ryan Jones, owner of Gotta B Crepes in Highland Park, prepares a special treat for a customer at the Olde Schaumburg Centre Farmers Market.

Beyond the farm stand: The new role of suburban farmers markets

Suburbs are embracing farmers markets in ways that go beyond the sale of produce. They have evolved into multi-purpose civic events — a proving ground for small businesses, a way for communities to advertise their services, a showcase for local musical talent and a source of food for area pantries.

Wahlburgers in St. Charles closes abruptly Monday

A month shy of its sixth anniversary, Wahlburgers in St. Charles announced on social media Monday that it would close the location immediately.

Volunteer Gerry Aquino constructs an art pantry at the Tool Library of Lake County in Mundelein. Three will be installed in different spots around town.

Sharing art ‘in a different kind of way’: Little galleries coming to Mundelein

Mundelein’s reputation as a community that values art soon will get a boost from public boxes containing paintings and other objets d’art for visitors to enjoy.

Sue Gould, left, meets with Kelly McNerney, who portrayed Gould’s great-grandmother Alma Arps during Sunday's Downtown Palatine HERstory Crawl.

‘HERstory’ crawl showcases important women in Palatine history

The Palatine Historical Society honored six important women in the village’s history during the Downtown Palatine HERstory Crawl Sunday.

Five ways to avoid tax penalties in 2026

In a perfect world, the IRS wants 90% of your total tax liability paid “ratably” (equally) throughout the year. The problem? Most successful people don’t have perfectly predictable incomes.

Heavy drinkers and binge drinkers are at particular risk for liver disease. Going 24 hours without alcohol eases the burden on the liver, and taking a break for 30 days lets your liver go into full recovery mode.

Patient advocate: Keep your liver alive for a lifetime

Tucked under your ribs, next to your stomach on the right side, your liver may not be a body part you think about every day, but this three-pound powerhouse performs a lot of important functions our bodies rely on.

Charlie Edison, 7, of Geneva dons his Viking gear while taking in the Swedish Days parade Sunday in Geneva.

‘It’s a staple of the community’: Swedish Days parade draws a crowd after near cancellation

Crowds lined the streets of downtown Geneva Sunday for the annual Swedish Days parade. The event was briefly canceled earlier this year before being quickly revived by a group of local businesses.