Yarn shop becoming part of fabric of downtown Oswego
Cindy Cooper managed doctors' offices for many years before retiring in 2012. In her next stage of life, Cooper turned her hobby into a business when she purchased an existing...
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Elegant salon and spa opens in downtown St. Charles
Sedef Alkan, a graduate of the Tricoci University of Beauty Culture, recently opened iZel Salon in St. Charles at 11 N. 3rd Street, behind The Filling Station. A ribbon cutting...
Dr. Gadget has the cure for your sick phone or tablet
In today's electronically dependent world, a cracked screen or water damaged device can be devastating. Thankfully, Dr. Gadget can have you back in business in as little as an hour...
Naperville mom fights stigma of addiction
When your child is sick, friends and neighbors rally around you by making meals and listening when you need to talk. When your child is sick from a drug addiction,...
Formal consignment shop opens in Oswego in time for prom season
De' Zsa Vu, a formal and upscale consignment shop is scheduled to open this week in downtown Oswego at 56 Main Street. Just in time for prom season, the store...
Batavia favorite reopens; pet grooming service opens
Honey-Jam Café opened under new ownership on January 19th after being closed for almost a year and a half. New owner, Jim Garofalo, also owns Honey-Jam Café in Downers Grove...
Peaceful Parlour celebrates five years
Peaceful Parlour celebrates five years After taking time off for the birth of her son, Shari Ralish found it difficult to return to her job in construction management. Ralish decided...
New jeweler comes to St. Charles
Billy Metzer is a second generation jeweler. Although he grew up in his parent's Diamond-Mart jewelry stores, Metzer decided to try another career path and studied business in college. After...
Brewing up coffee education in Geneva
There are a lot of great places to get a good cup of coffee in Geneva, but FreshGround Roasting owner Eric Andersen wanted to provide a way to make a...
After welcoming folks to Naperville for 35 years, greeter hanging up her basket
Gretchen Wollerman was blessed with the gift of gab. Growing up in Western Springs, she was a natural leader in their newcomers club. She knew the people, the events and...