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The Cove is a nutrition club offering customizable beverages for health and wellness. Its menu includes protein shakes, protein coffees and loaded vitamin teas.
Hosted by the Polo Chamber of Commerce, the Polo Chili Cook-Off and Block Party took place Saturday in the 100 block of West Mason Street in downtown Polo. Seven teams served 12 versions of chili to attendees, positioned alongside more than 20 vendors.
Hosted by the Polo Chamber of Commerce, the Polo Chili Cook-Off and Block Party took place Saturday, Sept. 28, in the 100 block of West Mason Street in downtown Polo.
Giordano’s in Minooka went under new ownership a year ago. The owners have spent the year improving and growing the restaurant, according to the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce.
Kendall Kyker was recognized for consistently going above and beyond to create positive impacts for the city of Polo when he was named Polo Chamber of Commerce 2024 Citizen of the Year. Mark Maginnis was named the 2024 Carole Nettz Volunteer of the Year.
Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies and trade associations with resources, access to experts and a network of peers to help them address the most pressing education and workforce challenges.
Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney describes agony of playoff baseball and other details of what its like to run a Major League Baseball team in Joliet on Tuesday.
Authentic Counseling and Therapy is located at 111 W. Jackson St., Morris and is owned by Christina Christensen & Jessica Anderson-Gonzalez.
September is National Hunger Action Month and several Plainfield organizations and taxing bodies are joining together to help support local food pantries.
The Will County Humane recently joined the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce and held a ribbing cutting on Aug. 29 to celebrate.
Kelly Rohder-Tonelli, JJCs executive director of strategic engagement, will be honored at the 37th ATHENA luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 18 at the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate’s Victorian Ballroom in Joliet.
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce has a series of community-oriented events scheduled for this fall.
The Polo Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-Off and Block Party is set for noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 28 in the 100 block of West Mason Street, Polo. This will be the first year the event is held on West Mason Street.
Chicago Cubs president of business operations will be joined by Chicago media personality David Kaplan at the Joliet Chamber of Commerce's 110th Anniversary celebration.
It was work that brought Earleen Hinton to the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards dinner, and she was busy shooting photos when Donna Mann started reading the Citizen of the Year’s biography
Adam Taylor, 39, and Monique Maginel, 41, met and fell in love at the 2019 event and became engaged at the 2023 event. Their daughter Amelia Taylor was born in 2021, and the couple is getting married on Sept. 7.
The Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce annual awards dinner was held Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at River's Edge Experience in Oregon. Earleen Hinton was named Citizen of the Year and Dave Head was named Volunteer of the Year.
Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi will emcee a lineup of Chicago blues performers and deliver an encore performance featuring hits from the “Blues Brothers.”
The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry will put on the annual music and food festival on Friday, Aug. 16 at Duly Health and Care Field.
Beautiful weather drew 85 entries to the 35th annual Polo Chamber of Commerce Car Show, and made for an excellent day, organizers said.
Representatives from the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce, Lockport Chamber of Commerce and American Business Association shared their best advice.
The 35th annual Polo Car Show was held Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. There were 85 vehicles entered in the show held on East Mason Street in downtown Polo.
The Joliet Blues Festival Lineup includes Joe Asselin, The Sean McKee Band, Brother John Kattke with Marqueal Jordan and The Mike Wheeler Band with Peaches Staten (8:00 pm to 9:00 pm).
Awards to be announced at Chamber dinner Aug. 15.
Because of the donation, from the Council of Working Women, the St. John Lutheran Church Food Pantry was able to purchase healthy protein options in bulk at a reduced rate.
Steam and Cuts serves both men and women for hair cuts and styles and shaves.
Filotto Professional Services in Joliet and the Edward Jones Joliet office both have second generation succession plans.
The public is invited to attend these open house events, held through the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Crane Kenney, Chicago Cubs president of business operations, will be speaking at the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
I am so blown away at how proficiently, efficiently, and swiftly this amazing Swedish Days festival that draws over 200,000 people over its five days is set up, and conversely, taken down without nary a trace.
The third annual St. Charles Summerfest scheduled for Friday night has been canceled due to inclement weather.
Signature Celebrations by Alicia is “an upscale contemporary venue” for a variety of events. The 3,350-square foot space has the capacity for up to 100 seated guests, according to its website.
Friends, family, and members of the business community gathered for a ribbon cutting on June 11 to welcome Massage By Tamiko to the chamber.
Registration for Oswego Chamber's next round of the New Resident Welcome Program is open and can allow for business promotions.
Geneva Chamber of Commerce celebrated Liz & Kate Boutique's 10th anniversary
Kaley Letcher, a Sandwich High School graduate, is the daughter of Plano Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Tiffany Forristall
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce awarded four Batavia Public School District 101 students with an Inspire Scholarship worth $1,000.
For 74 years, the Granddaddy of Illinois Festivals has served as summer’s grand entrance; bringing with it waves of nostalgia and merriment across all generations.
Fox River Boutique, a new business combining products from three preexisting businesses, is located at 10 E. Wilson St., in downtown Batavia.
New Slammers owner entertains chamber with stories of Veeck family history and says being part of Joliet community is a priority.
Whatever your summer looks like, you can fashion a summer to remember staying local and supporting small businesses in the community!
The St. Charles Chamber of Commerce presented Mark Koenen with the city’s highest honor: the Charlemagne Award at 56th Annual Charlemagne Awards Dinner on Friday.
The cluster of tiny shops on the southeast corner of Wilson and River streets in Batavia houses 10 independent businesses as a business incubator project of Batavia MainStreet and the City of Batavia.
Recovery Centers of America relocated their outpatient services from South Elgin to the new 4,100-square-foot outpatient facility in December 2023
For 40 years, the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce has worked to support and promote the area’s business community.
Batavia Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of Karen Jensen Smeets' Bloom ‘n Learn Tutoring, Classes & Discovery.
Located at 9 E. Front St., Mt. Morris, the center has served the community since 1976.
Sight to See Eyecare & Eyewear, 2401 Kaneville Road, Suite 8, Geneva, will host a grand opening at 4 p.m. Friday.
Girl Dad Soap products are all completely organic and used out of ingredients such as olive oil, African shea butter, coconut butter, castor oil and rice bran oil.
Chance Munroe is a 2013 graduate of Oregon High School