Amy E. Williams
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Winter Wood Wonders Festival comes to Kane fairgroundsFeb 12, 2013 1:02 pm - Many people stop by the Winter Wood Wonders carving show at the Kane County Fairgrounds just looking for something different to do indoors on a cold winter day. “They’re...
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Boosting business, having fun: the guy in the Statue of Liberty costumeFeb 12, 2013 1:00 pm - Man tells pros, cons of working as costumed attention-getter for tax services
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New eatery, kids’ clothing store open in Algonquin CommonsJan 28, 2013 1:03 pm - The New Year is bringing with it changes at the Algonquin Commons shopping center along the Randall Road corridor. There are several new businesses coming to the outdoor...
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Jersey Mike's welcomes fundraisersJan 14, 2013 1:00 pm - Compared to some of the old standby sandwich shops, Jersey Mike's is relatively new to the sandwich market and the communities along the Randall Road corridor. But since...
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Meet author Travis Thrasher at Geneva bookstoreJan 01, 2013 5:00 am - Local author Travis Thrasher will read from his latest novel at the Geneva Barnes and Noble along the Randall Road corridor this week. The popular young adult author, wh...
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Elgin car wash reopens with new owners, featuresDec 18, 2012 7:00 am - Brian and Donna Harrington had been going to their local car wash along Randall Road in Elgin for five years as customers. They enjoyed it so much that when they found o...
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After stops and starts, Golden Corral open in BataviaDec 10, 2012 1:53 pm - The new Golden Corral along Randall Road in Batavia was on hold for so long, many people still don’t even realize it’s open. The buffet restaurant at 2030 Main St. opene...
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Carriage rides available for weary shoppers at Geneva CommonsNov 27, 2012 7:00 am - To help you get into the holiday spirit, and rest your weary feet as you're shopping for the holidays, Geneva Commons is offering free horse-drawn carriage rides this mo...
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Savvy Black Friday shoppers share their strategiesNov 19, 2012 10:00 am - It's exhausting just thinking about it. Though many people are busy planning a way to make sure the turkey, stuffing, veggies and cranberry sauce all are ready at the sa...
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Halloween treats in store at Geneva and Algonquin CommonsOct 23, 2012 7:47 am - Free Halloween events are happening up and down the Randall Road corridor this weekend. The fun runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at Algonquin Commons. You’ll...