These days, work-life balance can seem like an impossible feat. Technology makes workers accessible around the clock. Fears of job loss incentivize longer hours. In fact, a whopping 94% of working professionals reported working more than 50 hours per week and nearly half said they worked more than 65 hours per week in a Harvard…
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Nov
15
2021
Looking for something fun to do this Thanksgiving holiday in Algonquin? Want to give back to the community and help kids in the process? Then look no further than the 9th Annual Henry’s Thanksgiving Hustle 5k and Kids Dash! Henry is a local child with muscular dystrophy, and when his friend’s parents Seth and Karen…
Oct
28
2021
Supporting the local community is important to us here at Algonquin Square Apartments, and we like to feature local events that have an impact on the community and the people involved. With so many fun things happening and events around town, choosing one that supports a cause or helps people is a great way to…
Oct
18
2021
Come dressed in your Halloween costume for a fun evening of trick-or-treating in Old Town Algonquin! Participants will have the opportunity to go trick-or-treating up and down Main St. in Old Town Algonquin with over 25 local businesses as well as paint a mini pumpkin in the Plaza to take home and display on Halloween. After…
Oct
02
2021
The Village Vintner Is Chicagoland's Only Winery, Brewery & Restaurant Here at Algonquin Square, we love supporting local businesses. We also enjoy delicious food, beer, and wine. Within walking distance, you can find all three! It’s important to us to put money back into the community, and you can too just down the road on…
Sep
17
2021
As summer winds down and fall starts to creep in, the cool September days are a great reason to get outside and come down from the summer heat. Algonquin is a great place to live, with a lot to offer, but did you know that we have a ton of nature trails right here in…
Sep
01
2021
As we approach the dog days of summer and the beginning of fall, there is still time to seek refreshing local produce and check out the local Algonquin pop-up farmers market. Most markets will run through September, and the Algonquin pop-up farmers market runs through October 31st. Farmers markets are a great way to…
Aug
17
2021
In 1967, Helen Robinson started the Kane County Flea Market and was told by her husband, J.L., that she has the "darnedest ideas." The Flea Market is now run by Helen's sons and their families. They have come a long way since the beginning, and are still proud! They are looking to the next 50…
Aug
02
2021
Yoga is a great workout and a fantastic way to find some peace of mind and slow down in today’s busy world. Yoga in the park is one of our favorite events because it gets people outside, brings the community together for an uplifting event, and is a free outdoor yoga event. Saturday mornings are…
Jul
18
2021
We know it’s not easy to pick a place to live with so many options in the Chicago area. Picking a Chicago suburb is daunting as you start downtown and move outwards in all directions. To make this choice a little easier, we put together a list of the top places with some of the…