Harmilda, the community’s mascot, welcomes thousands of people to Harvard Milk Days every year./File photo

HARVARD, Ill. - Thousands of people will be “Moooving in Changing Times” during the 68th annual celebration of Harvard Milk Days. » Read More

Chef will demonstrate signature recipes — truffles — at ChocolateFest

By Margaret Plevak
For Weekender

Even in a penny-pinching economy, good chocolate is irresistible.Consumers might give up pricey cappuccinos and lattes at their local coffee house, but they’re still willing to pay $4.75 for a box of four hand-crafted chocolate truffles from Indulgence Chocolatiers in Waukesha. » Read More

LAKE GENEVA — Since the 1870s, visitors have come to Lake Geneva to enjoy its beautiful natural resources.

Ever since, they’ve slowly created another resource that will attract people for years to come.

The history of Lake Geneva itself is now an attraction after the National Trust for Historic Preservation named the city one of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations for 2009.

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