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Mentoring program provide strong relationships for youth

One of the most universally recognized mentoring programs is Big Brothers Big Sisters. Their mission is to “provide children facing diversity with a strong, enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationship that changes their lives for the better forever,” said Eric Dhom, school-based program coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Kane and Kendall Counties.

Asbury Gardens residents, staff turn retirement community into ‘home’

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Asbury Gardens residents say they are "spoiled rotten" by the staff, which works hard to make its retirement community a “real home” for residents. The community has 10 acres of beautifully manicured grounds with a gazebo, walkways, garden benches and patios. Apartments have emergency call buttons, kitchenettes and each wing is connected by a glass-enclosed atrium.

VNA offers HouseCalls

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The VNA “HouseCalls” program is a home-based services that brings skilled care to patients in their homes.

Better image technology means better patient treatment

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Advanced Family Dental has added the latest imaging technology at its Crest Hill office, providing better service and comfort to patients.

First Community Bank brings local banking to Naperville favorite

First Community bank chooses the “middle of it all” to locate at favorite Naperville hotspot for family activity.

Winfield to welcome new Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana has formed a new relationship with Cadence Health and Central DuPage Hospital to build its fifth Ronald McDonald House in the region. The new Ronald McDonald House will be near the Central DuPage Hospital (CDH) Campus in Winfield.

Plum Landing offers a real rate ‘plum’ to retirees

Plum Landing Retirement Community helps retirees on fixed incomes with its Guaranteed Rate for Life incentive.

Waubonsee helps shape the future

Waubonsee Community College offers help in planning each student’s unique path to their future through a variety of credit and noncredit courses and programs.

Indpendence Village is for ‘active life’

Within blocks of the scenic and active Naperville Riverwalk, Independence Village Naperville aims to provide seniors with an active and fulfilling retirement community lifestyle.

Delnor Glen offers resort-like amenities for seniors

Delnor Glen in St. Charles offers a beautiful setting for retirement and senior care living.

Valley View Dental logs 10 years of smiles

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Valley View Dental, with offices in Naperville and Romeoville, offers a highly-skilled staff and state-of-the-art equipment to provide the full range of sental services.

Erickson Jewelers wants to be yours

Matthew Erickson Jewelers focuses on outstanding customer service and high quality goods at competitive prices, aiming to be the the only jeweler you’ll ever need.

Work continues at Aurora plaza

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Solution to pain may be at your feet

Foot Solutions may be able to help you solve other aches and pains with a better, more professional fit.

Lisle Savings blends ‘vintage with apps’

Lisle Savings Bank combines the first-person service common in the days of “vintage” banks with the availability of modern “apps.”

Earthmover builds futures for its members

The 25,000-member Earthmover Credit Union continues to support financial needs as well as expand services to better serve its member community.

Newstar Jewelers offers latest styles, top service

Newstar Jewelers, with shops in Joliet and Naperville, offers the latest styles, quality lines and technology to provide with top merchandise and service.

Spring sign-up under way at Aurora

Enrollment is under way for the Spring 2013 term. Classes begin in March at Aurora University.

Dolan & Murphy is ‘commercial first’

Dolan & Murphy continues to build a successful real estate company by putting “commercial first” and providing clients with a widening range of services and support.

Valley West Community adding new patient wing

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Valley West Community Hospital in Sandsich will move its medical/surgical and intensive care units to a new $11.2 million addition when complete later this fall.

Joliet Catholic aims for academic excellence

Joliet Catholic Academy strives for academic excellence, with smaller classes, more one-on-one academic and career counseling, and direct links to collele prep and honors programs to help its students build careers and futures.