Janecek Builders, a family business in St. Charles, is passing ownership to the second generation and changing the business model from custom home construction to custom remodels and renovations.

Small Business Saturday might seem like Black Friday’s baby brother and Cyber Monday’s second cousin twice removed. But to local small businesses, it’s a chance to shine for a more personal audience.

Graham’s Chocolate Ale is a rich, chocolate-forward ale featuring flavors expertly balanced to bring out the quality of Graham’s chocolates.

The owners of the popular downtown St. Charles restaurant will open their new Italian-inspired restaurant and café, Vicolo, next spring in downtown Aurora.

Check out these top-rated bars and restaurants for the best martini in Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area.

Here's a list of the best bakeries in Kane, Kendall, McHenry and DeKalb counties, as well as the Illinois Valley, as voted on by Shaw Media audiences.

Stores around downtown Batavia will be open from 5-8 p.m. to give shoppers a sneak peek of what they will have for the holiday season.

A list of some of the best pizza in Kane, Kendall, McHenry, DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area, as voted on by Shaw Local News Network audiences.

October is National Seafood Month. Here's a list of award-winning seafood restaurants as voted by Shaw Local News Network's audience. See the winners from Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties for 2024.