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More Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The number of Americans traveling away from home for Thanksgiving will be up only slightly this year from 2008, according to a report from the AAA auto club.

A better turkey meal deal

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Cooks can truly be frugal gourmets this Thanksgiving, as consumers enjoy lower food prices, at least for now. The Thanksgiving meal with turkey, stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin pie and all the trimmings will cost an average of $42.91, a decrease of $1.70, or 3.8 percent, from last year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Best day to buy a car? Black Friday

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Thinking only of hitting the malls the day after Thanksgiving? It's also a good day to shop for a car, according to TrueCar, which tracks new-vehicle auto sales and compares price data.

Geneva Place

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Geneva Place, a rental retirement community, would be a comfortable and pleasant place to call home for persons 55 and older. Located just east of the Fox River at Route 25 and State, downtown Geneva restaurants and shopping and the bike/walking trails along the Fox River are very nearby.

Business Briefs

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Beth Fowler School of Dance coming to St. Charles

Business Briefs

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Jewel-Osco awards $1.3 million to food bank, pantries

Geneva Antique Market

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

If you're looking for vintage, wooden reindeer to prance across your holiday table, Geneva Antique Market is the place to go.

Don't be confused in choosing the right version of Windows 7

By CHRISOPHER SPERA Columnist — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

When Microsoft released Windows XP, there were two versions: Windows XP Home and Professional. However, it seemed as though the Pro version was installed on more home PCs than the Home version. There were key security and networking features in the Pro versus the Home version.

St. Charles taps economic development chief

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

St. Charles has hired a new economic development director with plenty of local experience. Chris Aiston previously served 11 years as the city of Geneva's economic development director, and the past two years as director of economic development for Kane County.

Kane Cougars hope to make Upper Deck a hit

By CHARLOTTE NORGAARD For Sun-Times Media — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Even though the minor league baseball season has been over for weeks, the Kane County Cougars are hoping that their new Upper Deck facilities will keep Elfstrom Stadium hopping even during the off-season.