Kenosha is a suburb of both Chicago and Milwaukee, and it draws visitors from both metro areas and from all over the United States. A historic downtown, frequent community events, and a fierce dedication to the arts have catapulted the city into tourism stardom. Although big businesses have steadily come and gone, the residential population remains strong. From family-owned stores that have been downtown for nearly 100 years, to a vintage streetcar system still in use, to a new minor-league baseball team, residents put their entire hearts into maintaining the city's culture and pride.

Jennifer Billock is an award-winning culinary travel journalist, bestselling author, and editor. She owns the boutique communications firm Jennifer Billock Creative Services, where she helps businesses, print and online media, and individual authors with all their communications and editorial needs. The photographs in Images of Modern America: Kenosha are sourced from university archives, community organization and museum collections, and photo albums from local businesses.