Thirty years in custom carpentry wasn't enough for this innovative couple. Discover this company's latest product, and the simple device that spurred it all. ...

A decade after its massive renovation, Crystal Lake's crown jewel is still shining, even through this recession. Discover what it is about this former movie and vaudeville house that keeps audiences returning. ...

Restaurant Profile - These brothers turned their amusement park into a wild-west steakhouse and banquet center, and then kept expanding. Learn how a new menu and banquet spaces make this more than a wild west outlet. ...

This city has always conjured images of lively commerce and industry, but concepts of "green" and "sustainable" are new additions to its image. Learn how this dynamic city is reinventing itself for a new century. ...

Located on a bluff above Geneva Lake in Wisconsin, this elegant and comfortable inn combines small-town charm and breathtaking views with fine dining and ample amenities. ...

Once just a forgotten space, kitchens are becoming the new living room. Discover how several local families turned their tired, cramped kitchens into bright, beautiful living spaces. ...

Meet a Hampshire-area artist who's rekindled a lifelong love for art, and see the dynamic Midwestern images she captures. ...

Discover a St. Charles restaurant whose menu covers simple, healthy and ecofriendly dining options, inspired by a life-changing moment. ...

This restaurant, with locations in Batavia and Hoffman Estates, is famous for its pancakes and breakfast-all-day attitude. ...

Meet an author who shares the successes she's found in making the best of a difficult situation. ...