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It was the collaboration between Illinois farmers and Chicago plutocrats that prompted Chicago's first train to roll down the tracks. ...

Autumn is the perfect time to explore the Midwest, as trees turn vibrant colors, farmers harvest golden fields and cool ...

Preparing for this year's taxes is unusually complicated, for many reasons. Laurie J. Sauer, of Sikich LLP, outlines some key ...

For this group of neighbors, charity literally starts at home. Discover how this unique rural event began, and how you ...

They’re disappearing fast, but remarkable barns still adorn our landscape and remind us of our rich farm heritage. See if ...

Whether the day offers a cool hint of what’s ahead, or a warm reminder of summer’s passing, slipping into these ...

Our region is filled with quality institutions for higher learning. Discover some of our area's best in this annual supplement. ...

You don't have to travel far to find world-class musical and theatrical performances. Here's a breakdown of just some of ...

Enjoy these great photographs from our local talent ...

Those little habits you learn as a kid could come back to bite you as an adult. Learn from these ...