Swimming Season: Health Department encourages residents to be aware in and around water this summer
Lake County, Ill. — As we see warmer weather, many consider Memorial Day the unofficial start of summer. Whether you are enjoying the waters at your local pool, favorite beach or lake, it is important to protect yourself from illness, prevent the spread of germs, and practice safe swimming to avoid risks such as drownings. Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) can spread if you swallow, have contact with, or breathe in mists or aerosols from water contaminated with germs. You can also get them by having
Zengeler Cleaners: Annual Prom Dress Collection Drive Is Big Win For Area Students
Libertyville, IL, May 5, 2026: Zengeler Cleaners’ annual prom dress collection drive was a huge success again this year, helping make prom dreams come true for hundreds of northern Illinois high school women. The collection drive netted thousands of lovingly worn dresses donated by area students, Zengeler Cleaners customers and other benefactors. The donated dresses and selected formal wear accessories were then made available at no charge, helping students participate in their proms, even if they otherwise
Why Direct Mail Outperforms Email — A Data-Driven Look for GLMV Businesses
Direct mail consistently delivers higher ROI, stronger brand recall, and longer-lasting customer engagement than email or social media advertising. For businesses across the GLMV communities — Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills, and Green Oaks — that means physical outreach isn't a relic of the pre-digital era; it's an underutilized edge. When your competitors are fighting for inbox space, a well-timed postcard or personalized letter does something no algorithm can: it sits on a customer's counter for
Before You Miss a Payment: How Racine Businesses Navigate a Downturn
When your business faces hard times, the most effective response is a sequence: audit your finances immediately, cut what doesn't drive revenue, renegotiate terms before deadlines pass, and lead your team with clarity. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data confirms that survival rates for new businesses fall hardest in recession years, underscoring how economic downturns disproportionately threaten businesses that aren't prepared. For owners in Racine — a manufacturing and healthcare hub anchored by legacy
Media Kits Made Simple: The Secret to Getting Featured and Remembered
A well-crafted media kit is more than just a bundle of press materials—it’s a strategic communications tool that positions a business for visibility, credibility, and media readiness. Whether you’re a startup seeking press coverage or an established company maintaining relationships with journalists and partners, a media kit ensures your story is told accurately, attractively, and consistently.What This Helps You Achieve Builds immediate credibility by presenting verified, on-brand information. Saves
