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. ...

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. ...

A long hole that's punctuated with trees, water and neat bunkers is beautiful to look at, but it's also dastardly to play against. And that's most certainly the case with these seven monstrous holes. ...

The past few years have enabled Brad Nordlof a fresh chance to explore the wild landscape of the southwestern United States. Here, the Rockford photographer shares some of the most captivating aspects of the Arizona landscape. ...

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

Check out these unique destinations that reflect the genuine character of our region. ...

Check out these amazing images captured by our local photographers. ...

Eyeing its mission of making a Top 25 community by 2025, this nonprofit is homing in on the strategies that will help to reverse some of the Rockford area's most stubborn challenges. ...