McHenry County Magazine • 1st August 2018 Weekend at Bernie’s If you’re looking for a quality sandwich in McHenry County, you’re in luck. A new upscale sandwich shop, Lucky Bernie’s, opened this summer in Spring Grove and Woodstock.
Kane County Magazine • 1st August 2018 Wandering by the water: Canoe, kayak and paddleboarding spots for Fox River rovers You’ve explored the area by land, now take to the water for an entirely new perspective. The Fox River – which flows through Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties – offers plenty of scenic water trails perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding and canoeing.
Kane County Magazine • 1st August 2018 Pop-up perspective This spring marks the opening of the inaugural Pheasant Run Resort pop-up gallery in cooperation with the St. Charles Arts Council. Visitors can view a handful of pieces from 32 talented artists during the exhibition, which will encompass a wide range of styles and media.
Kane County Magazine • 12th July 2018 Escape to the outdoors: Epic trails to conquer by bike or on foot A walk through Silver Springs State Park is a picturesque way to spend an afternoon.
Kane County Magazine • 12th July 2018 BEHOVA Cool Juliet Polonus felt like something was missing. She was looking for casual, high-quality shirts with cool graphics, but she couldn’t find the exact style she was envisioning.
Kane County Magazine • 12th July 2018 Fox Valley Bike & Ski Club rolling along for 50 years For the past half a century, members of the Fox Valley Bike & Ski Club have been cruising their way through the Tri-Cities Area. The club, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this spring, provides activities and information for cyclists and cross-country skiers throughout the county.
Kane County Magazine • 12th March 2018 Taste of Tradition For years, Dan Migo couldn't find authentic Polish ingredients anywhere near his St. Charles home. This year, he decided to do something about it.
Kane County Magazine • 12th March 2018 Craft Urban Cool Craft Urban, the newest spot on Geneva's restaurant row, went from concept to completion is less than a year. Despite this accelerated timeline, the owners made sure no detail was overlooked -- from the menu, to the art, to the décor in the bathrooms.
McHenry County Magazine • 1st October 2017 Top Dogs In the battle to be the official food of summer, hot dogs have to be a top contender. From ballparks to barbecues, you’ll probably find someone with a hot dog in hand.
Kane County Magazine • 1st October 2017 Water-‘dogged’ Cathy Murphy helps her clients into the water and holds them as they take slow laps in the pool. There are some who are recovering from surgery, others have arthritis and others just need to lose a little weight. Some love the water, while others are nervous and need reassurance.
Kane County Magazine • 1st October 2017 Road to Success The employees at West Suburban Limousine are so close that it feels like working with one big family. And it doesn’t hurt that some of the staff members actually are related.
Kane County Magazine • 1st October 2017 Wonder Woman When Amanda Marek fractured her foot playing softball, she was immediately concerned about her Ironman race. The athlete was registered to race in her first Ironman triathlon in just a few short months, but her injury threatened to derail that goal.
Kane County Magazine • 1st October 2017 Fine Dining Finesse After more than 20 years in the industry, K.C. Gulbro has worked his way up the restaurant industry ladder, from the bottom rung to the top.
Kane County Magazine • 1st October 2017 The Best of Brunch On weekdays, most of us are lucky if we can wolf down a bite to eat before rushing out the door. Breakfast might be a banana in the car or a container of yogurt at your desk. But the weekends are a different story.
Kane County Magazine • 1st October 2017 A Geneva Gem At Falmouth Road, a new jewelry boutique in Geneva, each piece has a story behind it.
Kane County Magazine • 1st October 2017 Joint Decision When Frank Zafir was 19 years old, he had the knees of a 70-year-old. Osteoarthritis had ravaged his joints and made daily tasks, including doing his daily work as a carpenter, extremely painful.
Kane County Magazine • 1st October 2017 Historic Home Hero Sean M. Gallagher has dedicated much of his career to building up the Geneva community. But his work is about more than building four walls and a roof. It’s about creating spaces for people to live, work and play.
My Suburban Life • 4th April 2017 Right on Track: City’s Downtown is Booming Elmhurst's past and present have been shaped by the railroad.
My Suburban Life • 4th April 2017 Science of Spirits Quincy Street Distillery is made up of equal parts creativity, science and history. The craft distillery, one of the first in the state, currently produces 12 artisanal spirits, including whiskey, gin, vodka and even absinthe.