Fifty years after its founding along the Fox River in Elgin, this dynamic, Christian college is reflecting on its successes and sowing the seeds for another half-century. Discover how this small school is accomplishing big things. ...

Check out these unusual and inventive stores around our area. ...

Sixty years ago, the boys basketball team at Hebron High School captured the state championship and became the smallest school ever to win. Learn how this remarkable achievement impacted the lives of the winning players and their hometown. ...

Step inside the beautiful Garfield Park Conservatory, in Chicago's West Side, for Northwest Quarterly's spring fashion photo shoot. Includes photos and exclusive video. ...

There’s so much to see in our area this season! Here’s just a sample of what’s coming up. ...

Meet a dedicated group of physicians who are dedicated to offering specialized orthopedic care to patients in Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva and Naperville, and discover why they've experienced tremendous growth over 40 years. ...

While some homeowners are doing away with the formal living room, others embrace it with style. See how designers can help to bring a lot of living to this often underestimated room. ...

Our region is filled with exciting destinations, available practically in our backyards! Learn more about these popular getaways. ...

Restaurant Profile: Discover a restaurant that's all about family, from its name and its ownership to the flag flying outside, and find out how even the cuisine has family in mind. ...

Rising above personal pain, Chicago-born Tom Zuba uses his own experience with grief and tragedy to comfort others. ...