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    Small business spotlight: Gary Bronner from Country Financial on affordable insurance options and sound financial planning to protect what matters most

    By Trent Modglin
    September 29, 2025
    Small business spotlight: Gary Bronner from Country Financial Affordable insurance options and sound financial planning to protect what matters most Gary Bronner, CFP 630-863-4775 ...
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  • Last Call

    Last Call: What’s your favorite Oktoberfest or fall beer?

    By Trent Modglin
    September 24, 2025
    The following version of our magazine’s popular Last Call section is from a special digital Oktoberfest issue we published in early September. Check it ...
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  • Brewer's Choice

    Brewer’s Choice: Fox Republic Brewing’s Kevin Hopkins

    By Trent Modglin
    September 23, 2025
    Fox Republic Brewing Kevin Hopkins Fox Republic Brewing Yorkville, IL FoxRepublicBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… Goldfinger Brewing‘s Summer Lager, which ...
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  • Inside Scoop

    Inside Scoop: Check out some of the fun-filled craft beer Oktoberfest celebrations happening the weekends of Sept. 19-21 and Sept. 26-28

    By Trent Modglin
    September 19, 2025
    Sketchbook Brewing Company The following are some of the event listings from our special digital Oktoberfest issue. Check it out.   Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest ...
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  • Brewer's Choice

    Brewer’s Choice: Tyler Harnung from Eris Brewery & Cider House

    By Trent Modglin
    September 18, 2025
    Tyler Harnung Eris Brewery & Cider House Chicago, IL ErisChicago.com Q: The last really good beer I drank was… A: Coastal Encounter by Brothership ...
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    Inside Scoop: Events like The Berghoff’s Oktoberfest, Berwyn Brewfest, Streetz Artz Alliance markets, Gurnee Legions of Craft Beer Festival, Will Run for Beer Chicago 5K, and Geneva’s Lights and Flights Craft Beer Fest

    By Trent Modglin
    September 17, 2025
    The Berghoff and Adams Street Brewery celebrate Oktoberfest Sept. 11-Oct. 18 This iconic German restaurant, which dates back to 1898, hosts one of the ...
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  • Brewery Spotlights

    Spotlight on Harbor Brewing Company in Lake Villa and Winthrop Harbor

    By Trent Modglin
    September 10, 2025
    Harbor Brewing Company 136 Cedar Avenue in Lake Villa HarborBeer.com Wednesday-Thursday: 12-10 p.m. Friday: 12-11p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m.-midnight Sunday: 12-8 p.m. Harbor Brewing’s lakefront ...
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  • Last Call

    Last Call: What is the most underrated spot to drink outdoors in Illinois?

    By Trent Modglin
    August 23, 2025
    Sketchbook Brewing in Skokie To us, it’s always about hanging with family and friends at Sketchbook Brewing’s spacious front patio in Skokie. It’s a ...
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    Spotlight on Hairy Cow Brewing Company in Byron

    By Trent Modglin
    August 17, 2025
    Hairy Cow Brewing Company 450 E. Blackhawk Drive in Byron HairyCowBrewing.com Wednesday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. History ...
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    Illinois Brewing Insider Jeff Bovee

    By Trent Modglin
    August 12, 2025
    Jeff Bovee Sterling, IL Favorite breweries: My wife and I started visiting breweries as a fun activity to do together on weekends or while ...
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Sponsored by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, Illinois Brewing is printed and distributed quarterly (early January, April, July and October) to more than 250 breweries across the state as well as more than 100 craft beer-focused bars, restaurants and stores. Each member of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild’s IMBIBE club also receives the magazine in the mail. 

Publisher/owner: Trent Modglin
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Art director: Brian Hertel
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