If you’ve ever seen a big-name act around our region, you might have Don Kronberg to thank for it. The entertainment promoter has found his passion rubbing elbows with the stars. ...

Music is far more than a career path for Kelly Steward and Miles Nielsen. It’s a passion, a way of life, a common thread, and the beginning of a love story that could only happen in a place like Rockford. And neither one of them would change a thing. ...

Rockford native Carlos Polk is back in Illinois, this time helping the Chicago Bears return to glory. ...

Derek King has spent decades building to this point, first as a player, then as a coach, with many stops along the way. Now, as the Chicago Blackhawks’ newest head coach, he's reveling in his moment. ...

Perhaps you know him as the soft-spoken jeweler in Barrington whose work has appeared at the Field Museum in Chicago and on the hands of celebrities. Or, perhaps you recognize his unmistakable tenor on soundtracks by the likes of rock legend Jim Peterik. It’s all in a day’s work for Marc Scherer. ...

From a sustainable gardening venture to a powerhouse for local food pantries, this Barrington-area nonprofit is touching lives across our region. ...

Ron Onesti is regarded as the "ultimate showman." Learn how the entrepreneur helped transform the Arcada Theatre, in St. Charles, into a venerable entertainment hub. ...

Students at Barrington High School have been getting their feet wet in conservation issues - literally - thanks to the Barrington Area Conservation Trust. Learn how this new generation is learning to take action. ...

He's a two-time Olympian, a sailing champion the world over, and still a commanding presence around Geneva Lake. See how this local legend is charting new waters for the next generation of sailors. ...

What began as a new approach to flower arrangements in Geneva has blossomed into a multifaceted outlet that can dress up any room in your home. ...