![Milestone: Marvin’s in Barrington](https://www.northwestquarterly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MarvinsToys-900x600.jpg)
Milestone: Marvin’s in Barrington
It’s a good indicator a business is thriving when it announces an expansion. All signs look positive, then, for the mother-daughter duo behind Marvin’s Toy Store. They’ve recently opened a second location in downtown Barrington, at 100 E. Station St., Unit 155. For the past six-and-a-half years, Marvin’s has been reaching families from its home…
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Dining Profile: Stolp Island Social
Downtown Aurora’s newest dining destination is unlike anything else in the neighborhood, and that’s by design. Amy Morton, owner of Stolp Island Social, 5 E. Galena Blvd., in Aurora, wants her latest creation to be a place that feels like home for both residents and visitors. “When people walk into Stolp Island Social, I want…
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Visions of Nature: A Photo Journey with David Olson
His travels take him to some of our continent’s most majestic wilderness in search of elusive wildlife. Explore some of the latest work by this award-winning photographer as you’re transported to the quiet and awesome scenes of our natural world. I am so blessed to be able to witness the wonders of nature in my…
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Think Spring! 5 Ways to Break Cabin Fever
They call it the winter doldrums, but what is there, really, to be sad about this time of year? Early spring fun abounds – if you know where to look. Enjoy the OutdoorsAcross McHenry County, you’ll find more than 26,000 acres of preserved land with trails for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. A hike through…
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Technology Upgrades Can Save You Money
Want to save some money each month? Technology upgrades may be the way to do that, says Charles Zambrano, owner of EZ Satellite and Technologies. Zambrano has expanded his business and is now working with Nest to bring the conveniences of home automation into his customers’ lives. “Everyone has a smartphone, but not everyone is…