Editor's note: This is the second of a two-part series looking at options to explore your forest preserves. This year, more than ever, forest preserve visitors are discovering the importance of fresh air and the restorative power of nature. The pres...

The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting mitigation policies impact every American, but small business owners are facing unprecedented challenges and uncertainty. According to a recent economic report produced by Yelp, nearly 100,000 small businesse...

If the shrinking daylight and hard frosts have not already made it clear, the 2020 open-water fishing season is nearing it's weather-imposed expiration date. Angling opportunities are rapidly diminishing as ice begins to cover area lakes and ponds. ...

The Fox River Grove Memorial Library District has created two videos to promote the library and the Fox River Grove community. The videos were funded by the My Library Is … Grant from the Reaching Across Illinois Libraries System (RAILS). The videos...

On Sunday, Dec. 6, the St. Charles Singers, led by founder and music director Jeffrey Hunt, will present their 2020 Candlelight Carols program as a free-to-view webcast. The 45-minute concert will stream at 4, 7 and 9 p.m. CST. The viewing link wil...

Patrick Martin, Principal and Midwest Director of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, has been named to the 2020 Crain's Chicago Business "40 under 40" list. For over 30 years, the Crain's "40 under 40" list has highlighted Chicago's most accomplishe...

Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will hold its first virtual home dedication at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The online ceremony celebrates completion of the Connie Estrada home at 423 Parker Ave. in Aurora. Groundbreaking took place Jan. 18 for Habitat'...

Traditionally, this is the week Curt Alliaume packs his family into the car and steers toward Washington, D.C., for a Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings — including a house packed with relatives. But in a COVID-19 world, he's staying home. “W...

This holiday season, consider buying your gifts locally to support the shops, restaurants and businesses in the community. Algonquin-Lake in the Hills The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce encourages residents to remember to shop ...

Patrick Martin, Principal and Midwest Director of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, has been named to the 2020 Crain's Chicago Business "40 under 40" list. For over 30 years, the Crain's "40 under 40" list has highlighted Chicago's most accomplishe...