Restaurant Profile: Meet a family who's fixed up an old horse-carriage factory into a classy steakhouse in downtown Geneva, and discover why it's just like a famous television hangout. ...

Few people can guess what they'll do with their lives at the age of 12, but Walter Arnold didn't have that problem. This clasically-trained sculptor still uses old-school techniques for pieces displayed around the nation. ...

It touches nearly 11 counties in its 185-mile journey from Waukesha County, Wis., to the Illinois River near Ottawa. Learn how environmentalists are protecting the Fox River and discover the best places to paddle and play. ...

Our bathrooms are becoming bigger and more sophisticated, as technology and new, space-saving products transform how we use the most-visited room of the home. ...

Ornamental trees can add shade, color and liveliness to any landscape, but there’s a certain art to finding the right one for your landscape. Learn about the best varieties and what makes them so popular. ...

Al Anderson wanted a better selection of nursery plants. He got just that, and he's expanded his business to include a wide variety of landscaping needs. ...

Our region is filled with exciting destinations, available practically in our backyards! Learn more about these popular getaways. ...

Organized religion played a major role in settling Illinois and continues to influence the culture of our region. We enjoy highlighting places of worship, one in the country and one in the city, in each issue. ...

No battles were fought on Illinois or Wisconsin soil during the bloody Civil War, but many thousands of families in our region lost loved ones. Jon McGinty traces the journey of local soldiers on the sesquicentennial anniversary of our nation’s bloodiest war. ...

Restaurant Profile: This British-style pub will leave you believing you're at the fanciest of gentlemen's clubs, even though it's set at a public golf course. Step inside the upscale clubhouse at Bowes Creek Golf Club. ...