These locally owned fine jewelers know what she’ll want this holiday season. Step inside and discover this season's dazzling jewelry trends. ...

Make holiday decorating a joyful experience, with a little help from the design experts. Discover how carefully placed lighting, colors and decorations can make all the difference. ...

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

Did you know that a variety of masterful breweries, wineries and distilleries call DeKalb County home? Step inside a few, and learn how they're taking advantage of the region's abundance. ...

We don't often stop to consider how we can afford care in our older years, but it's an important conversation to have. Tim Hranka, of COUNTRY Financial, lays out a few options. ...

Check out these amazing images, captured by our local photographers. ...

Why settle for the mall when our region has so many great shops? Ditch the road traffic and instead experience a day on the rails, stopping in at several downtown shopping districts along the Metra lines. ...

These musicians frequent local hospitals to share music's therapeutic power. Learn how their work can have a powerful effect on patients, hospital staff and the musicians themselves. ...

The past year brought plenty of good economic news, and small business owners are feeling upbeat. Here, local leaders share thoughts about the challenges and opportunities ahead. ...

The Aurora Festival of Lights is back, with more than 200 displays of holiday lights. See what's in store for this year's event, one of the region's largest outdoor displays. ...