All the pottery found here is handmade from start to finish. Meet the dedicated owner and find out how she went from a stay-at-home mom to a successful business owner in just five years. ...

You’re looking to make this holiday season a memorable time with family and friends, and that inevitably means a warm, hearty meal together. But how to make sure it’s picture-perfect? We’ve sought advice on picking just the right accents this season. ...

Crystal Lake's Raue Center for the Arts has a quality lineup of entertainers for the upcoming season. Learn which big-name acts are hitting the stage. ...

There are many factors to consider before purchasing or renting a vacation home. Learn what questions to ask and where the prime retreats are located in our region. ...

When schools began cutting music programs, one local educator created a haven for talented youngsters. Now, her creation is a dynamic place where youth are thriving. ...

Homelessness may not seem like something that happens in northern Cook County, but it does. Meet a group that's there to help area homeless to navigate a challenging time in life, and learn how you can help. ...

Once a couple of sleepy districts along the Fox River, East and West Dundee are roaring to new life. Stefanie Dell’Aringa met up with a few of the people whose investments are transforming these sister communities into a must-see destination. ...

Maybe you spied her work in a Carson’s store, or you’ve admired her signature “sgraffito” technique in one of the local art galleries that can’t keep up with demand for her colorful works of clay. Step inside the studio of West Dundee’s rising star. ...