A grandfather’s immigrant experience inspires pride in diversity
The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos’ immigrant Greek grandfather changed his name from Haralambos Athanasius Asimakoupoulos to Harry Kenneth Smith…
40-year old Elgin family business, Brittain’s Express Oil starts major building renovations
Brittain’s Express Oil and Lube’s on Larkin Avenue in Elgin. Courtesy of Brittain’s Express Oil and Lube Brittain’s…
Primrose Farm offers new science education opportunities
Primrose Farm in St. Charles is hosting “Barnyard Biotechnology Series,” several new programs geared to budding scientists…
Hampshire’s Coon Creek Country Days returns with live music, parade and more
The annual parade heads down State Street during the final day of Coon Creek Country Days on Sunday,…
Free Hokusai Japan Fest features traditional arts and cuisine
Acclaimed musician and composer Tatsu Aoki playing the samisen, a three-stringed traditional Japanese musical instrument. On Saturday, June…
Rural economy softening, but not like 1980s
Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index fell below growth neutral in May for the 20th time in the past…
Geneva church to host talk on how to save money and the planet
The Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva is hosting a presentation on slowing climate change on Friday, May 30.…
McHenry High School offers new certified nursing assistant class to biomedical science program
McHenry Community High School teachers, staff and students gathered with Northwestern Medicine leaders to welcome the new lab…