The Supper Club that Time Forgot
In a world of constant change, the Colony House in western Kenosha County is an anomaly. Despite the constant shift of the world around it, few alterations have been made…
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Where to Shop for the Holidays
It’s no secret Lake Geneva is a hot spot in the summer for locals and tourists alike. While tourism drops off as the temperatures cool, the city and surrounding areas…
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The Town that Mastered Reinvention
Honoring a town’s heritage is an integral part of small town life in Richmond, Illinois. The celebration of Richmond’s 150th anniversary, or sesquicentennial, stretches over a three-day weekend in mid-September.…
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A Bright Idea
It started as a way of honoring timeless traditions at a time when life was anything but normal. It has since morphed into an annual tradition of its own. Naturally…
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Bringing Music to the Forefront
Music is often the backdrop of our lives. We listen to music in just about any situation , enhancing our lives with its subtle presence; but for the members of…
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The West End is the Best End
Among Fontana’s 1,700 year-round residents and the 10,000 or so who vacation near its Geneva Lakeshore during the summer, there is a saying–“The west end is the best end.” Officially…
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Plows, Plants & Pizza
When Chaz and Megan Self first met, long before they got married, they had several things in common, including a lifelong love for farming and a strong desire to have…
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By Land, Air & Water
While the greater Lake Geneva area is a place of beauty across all four seasons, it’s no secret summer is when the region truly shines. Residents and visitors alike have…
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The Beer That Church Built
Even in a state known for its sudsy brewed concoctions, Ashleigh Balsley says she is astutely aware that not everyone’s palate gravitates toward beer. Nonetheless, as the taproom manager at…
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Bring Me Back to Williams Bay
On the west end of Geneva Lake, an unexpectedly wide inlet juts north to the village of Williams Bay. Heading in from the lake, the public beach beckons. The bathhouse…
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