From busy cityscapes to quiet countryside, tidy subdivisions and bedroom communities to major thoroughfares, our region is an amazing patchwork of places, each with its own culture, its own identity and its own fascinating history. Take a tour through six communities that really put the Windy City into perspective. ...

What do you get when you combine a pandemic, low housing inventory, generational shifts and available land? The answer is one of the hottest spots for homebuilding in Illinois. ...

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. ...

What if you focused less on products and invested more in customer relationships? For 30 years, this Rockford-based firm, with locations around the suburbs, has done just that. ...

Those unsightly toes and legs may be signs of trouble lurking below your skin. Find out how you can get beach perfect this summer. ...

That happened here? Test your knowledge of local history and events by taking our quiz. ...

The majestic bald eagle is a common sight along the waterways of the Old Northwest Territory. Learn more about how you can find these proud symbols of our nation - right in our own backyards. ...