Kenosha Mayor Antaramian discusses the past, present, and future after nearly 24 years in office

Kenosha Mayor Antaramian discusses the past, present, and future after nearly 24 years in office
Next year, after a combined total of 24 years as the mayor of Kenosha, John Antaramian will begin another chapter in his life, this time in the private sector. Last week we sat down with Mayor Antaramian for an informative Q & A session. A true visionary and always candid with his thoughts and observations, his presence will be missed.  More

If NASCAR and football had a baby… then add some fishnets. Meet the Root River Rollers!

If NASCAR and football had a baby… then add some fishnets. Meet the Root River Rollers!
“Roller Derby is like playing chess on skates while someone throws bricks at you. And you can only turn left.” – Root River Rollers team coach Ginger Sinner. More

Gym-Tastic – Q&A w/ Donna the owner of Donna’s Gym-nastics

Gym-Tastic – Q&A w/ Donna the owner of Donna’s Gym-nastics
At Donna’s Gym-nastic it’s educational gym-nastics at its BEST! We sit down w/ owner Donna Gunn Newkirk to find out all about her successful downtown children’s gym. More

Meet your Lakeshore Business Improvment District Board Members

Meet your Lakeshore Business Improvment District Board Members
We sat down with Jeanette Kelly of Captain Mike’s/Captain Quarter’s & Rob Greskoviak of Vill D’ Carlo, two downtown Kenosha business owners and board members of The Kenosha Lakeshore Improvment District (B.I.D) to find out what’s going on in downtown Kenosha. More

Coffee Talk w/ Janis & Julie of the Coffee Pot

Coffee Talk w/ Janis & Julie of the Coffee Pot
When you think of downtown Kenosha, The Coffee Pot is one of the first things you think of and for the past 18 years Janis & Julie have been serving Kenosha some of the best meals around. We decided to pull up the counter and get to know owners Janis & Julie’s story in this exclusive Go Downtown Kenosha Magazine interview. More

Fine Clothing & Fine Conversation w/ Brett Bjorn of Bjorn’s Fine Clothing

Fine Clothing & Fine Conversation w/ Brett Bjorn of Bjorn’s Fine Clothing
Bjorn’s is a family-owned business that has been in Kenosha for more than 35+ years. It is the largest men’s clothing store in Wisconsin. We sit down with second generation owner, the one and only Brett Bjorn for this exclusive q&a. More

Dance! Dance! Dance w/ Emily of Em’s Dance Center

Dance! Dance! Dance w/ Emily of Em’s Dance Center
We put on our dancing shoes for this exclusive interview with Emily the owner of Em’s Dance Center.  More

Bartender Spotlights at Capt. Mike’s

Bartender Spotlights at Capt. Mike’s
Capt. Mike’s just doesn’t have fantastic drinks and food, they also have some of the best bartenders in town, So we decide to shine the bartender spotlights on Jayla and Brandon and see what makes them two of Kenosha’s favorite bartenders… More

The Kenosha Chamber of Commerce prepares for the upcoming Expo Health & Home Show

The Kenosha Chamber of Commerce prepares for the upcoming Expo Health & Home Show
Established in 1916, the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce is a business and community resource organization that continuously works to serve and strengthen the Kenosha Area. In 2021, David Strash was named the new president of the Chamber, to replace longtime leader Lou Molitor. Dave recently sat down with The Smart Reader to talk about his role at the Chamber and the upcoming Expo Health & Home Show taking place March 11th and 12th at the UW-Parkside field house. More
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