Amidst a most unusual year, ESO’s musical director and conductor plans to step down this summer and pursue new opportunities. We caught up with him for a final look at how he’s grown over the years and where he hopes to grow from here. ...
Whether you're looking for a last-minute gift or an excuse to get out this winter, our region's locally owned businesses are ready to cater – and they're finding all sorts of ways to provide just what you're looking for, just how you want it. ...
Coming a long way over nine decades, Benson Stone Co. has crafted itself into a regional destination for home improvement. Step inside this Rockford staple and find out what's made it so successful for 90 years and running. ...
As the owner of Brenda’s Blumenladen, in New Glarus, fills her store with whimsy and charm each season, she’s driven by a lifetime of passion for small-scale retail. ...
This owner’s passion for home improvement started in high school and led him into what's become a thriving business. Learn the keys to his success and find out the important values he’s instilled in his company. ...
Homes that heal? It's true. Taking a cue from hospital and office trends, the team at Vertical Interior Design, in Elgin, is helping homeowners to create a holistically designed, comforting home environment – something that's very welcomed these days. ...
Nature is all around us, if we know where to look. For local photographer Barbara Cunningham, signs of the natural world abound, as evidenced by the many types of birds she’s captured in her own backyard. ...
Locally owned restaurants need all the help they can get right now. Even if you can’t visit in person, there are plenty of ways to still enjoy an exciting new dish and a creative pairing with an alcoholic drink. We found eight local choices that are simply too tempting to resist. ...
Check out these amazing images captured by our local photographers. ...
For two decades this Rockford-based clinic has sought to provide top-notch care for patients of any health system. In its new Sycamore location the team continues to build on its hallmark approach, including an emphasis on patient education. ...