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Food + Beverage
Farmer's Market Picnic
A fresh, local, leisurely afternoon spread that just might become your next Sunday tradition." Article and Photography by Klaudia Burian, NBC-HWC Tart Cherry Farmer's Chicken Salad Nature is a generous giver. Due to a shorter growing season in northern Illinois, communities eagerly anticipate the farmers market openings later this month. These past years, there has been a cultural shift, a return back to a gentler pace, of building relationships with land and nourishment, a search for ways...
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Professional Services
Take the Leap
A Conversation With Career Coach Monica O'Neil on Why Investing in Yourself and Career is Always Worth it Article by Katie Bobrow | Photography by Sharmila Taylor In today’s fast-paced job market, whether you’re aiming for a promotion, transitioning to a new industry, or striving to stay competitive, investing in your career is one of the most powerful steps you can take toward long-term success. Beyond the financial benefits, it can lead to greater job satisfaction and a sense of...
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Life + Culture
Stronger Together
American Legion, Connecting Veterans Through E-Gaming and Community Article by Katie Bobrow | Photography by Sharmila Taylor For over a century, William Chandler Peterson American Legion Post 171 has served the Crystal Lake community, supporting veterans and their families since its founding in 1919. As one of the first American Legion posts in the country, its commitment to service has remained strong and steady, evolving over the years to meet the changing needs of veterans. Today, Post 171...
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Sports + Recreation
A Second Swing
How Innovation, perseverance, and staying invested can reignite success Article by Dr. Amy Hinz Horn, | Photography by David Bradburn Sometimes, the best opportunities arise from the most unexpected encounters—chance conversations or serendipitous experiences. Fueled by innovation, perseverance, and the commitment to stay invested, even when the path ahead feels uncertain, these moments have the power to lead to something greater. Consider the journey of the HammY Putter, for example. The...
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