Looking to refresh your home with a touch of something new? You're in luck. These easy steps can make a big difference in how you use your home. ...

Entertaining audiences for more than 70 years, this Delavan theater remains a destination for top-notch tribute bands. New amenities make it even more likely you’ll want to visit, too. ...

Organized religion played a major role in the settling of Illinois and continues to impact our region in many ways. We enjoy highlighting places of worship and their work both at home and abroad. ...

It’s a fitting tribute to the patron saint of travelers and healers that a brand-new church in northern Lake County is assembled from a pair of forgotten parishes . That it all came together – and how it happened – is, in some ways, a miracle. ...

Check out these unusual and inventive stores around our area. ...

A weekend’s journey is closer than you might think. Check out these fun destinations that are close to home but feel far enough away. ...

For the past six decades, this Crystal Lake nursery has delivered on its commitment to customers. As it assumes ownership of a longtime Elburn nursery, it’s doubling down on its ability to honor tradition while providing quality products and services. ...

Started as a way of reviving the Woodstock Opera House, this long-running lecture series is still feeding people’s curiosity and inciting their imaginations. Sneak a peek at what’s to come in this year’s 60th anniversary season. ...

Before it became a full-fledged state, before railroads and highways, people in Wisconsin got around by a network of rutted pathways carved into the curving landscape. In mid-1800s, roads assembled from local timber provided a suitable, though imperfect, alternative for moving people and goods across the wilderness. ...

Success and longevity are not easy to obtain in the world of business. However, honesty and dedication to the community have helped this family-owned business establish itself as a staple in Crystal Lake for over a century. ...