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Friday, May 17, 2013

Job Central: Lucas Group, La Petite Academy, Massage Envy and More Hiring Locally

A selection of job listings from around Kendall County.

New Homes For Sale in Yorkville This Week

Find homes for sale in Yorkville on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow. This week check out a four-bedroom with a private patio retreat; a 1.06 acre riverfront property and more.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

New Homes For Sale in Yorkville This Week

Find homes for sale in Yorkville on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow. This week check out a four-bedroom with a private patio retreat; a 1.06 acre riverfront property and more.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Introducing Small Business Patch

The newly launched site offers tips, info and digital know-how for small business owners.

Patch has launched a new site to educate and empower small businesses with the digital tools, social media strategies and marketing know-how needed to ensure long-term growth. Readers will have access to exclusive interviews with well-known founders and CEOs and small business industry experts who share their experiences, advice and tips for success. One of the latest articles features an exclusive interview with successful real estate entrepreneur Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group. In this Q&A, Corcoran discusses the how to take advantage of the size of a small businesses, and why making big “mistakes” made all the difference in her success. Click here to read about the tactics Corcoran used to grow her business. Additional…

Road Outside Raging Waves Waterpark Receiving New Name

A section of Rosenwinkel Drive will be renamed to Waterpark Way.

Does the road Waterpark Way in Yorkville ring any bells? It soon will once a section of Rosenwinkel Street adjacent to Raging Waves Waterpark is renamed. City administrator Bart Olson said the waterpark approached the city about the street name change after the success of Boombah Boulevard. “The Mayor seemed to think it was a good idea,” said Olson at the Economic Development Committee meeting last week. In staff documents Olson said the renaming would have no adverse impacts on any surrounding businesses or residents. “We are keeping the section of Rosenwinkel Drive within the Bristol Bay subdivision as is,” said Olson.  Raging Waves itself is the only established business along the renamed section of roadway, although their mailing …

Bill Barkley

5:16 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013

Has Raging Waves ever completed the punchlist for at least the roadway area of their development? If not, maybe some leverage could be applied before re-naming it for them. Bill Barkley   more ›

Get to Know River's Edge Theater

Read about this business, whose owner just claimed their listing on Yorkville Patch.

We would like to welcome River's Edge Theatre to the Patch community! When a local business interacts with Patch by claiming its listing, we like to say thank you with a short question-and-answer session to help community members get to know the business. Contact us if you're interested in having your business featured here. What does Rivers Edge Theatre offer? We are a boutique theatre located near the banks of the Fox River in the quaint, original downtown part of Yorkville. Our theater is nestled between our community’s historic brick buildings, giving it a nostalgic feel and is only steps away from the area’s best restaurants. Once inside the theatre, you’ll be pleased to find a newly remodeled space with a warm atmosphere and the …

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Job Central: Michaels, Illinois Public Health Association, Sephora and More Hiring Locally

A selection of job listings from around Kendall County.

Welcome to Job Central, our weekly column listing local job advertisements and descriptions. We scoured the Web to bring you a selection of local job ads, but if we left anything out, please don't hesitate to add the details in the comments section. Most listings were found via Indeed.com. Be sure to check out last week’s Job Central for more job opportunities. If you're a local business and hiring be sure to post your hiring information in the comments below or email me at natalie.stevens@patch.com. Check CareerBuilder for more Montgomery jobs. 

Find a Nearby Location for Brunch With Your Mother

Patch told you about your local options; here is what neighboring Patches have to offer.

Saturday, May 11, 2013

New Homes For Sale in Yorkville This Week

Find homes for sale in Yorkville on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

Oswego, Kendall, Kane Counties Jobless Rates Decline in March

While unemployment throughout Illinois has remained mostly unchanged since February, overall 218,500 private sector jobs have been added since January 2010, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

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