For 20 years, Rockford, Belvidere and Huntley have dreamed of passenger rail service to Chicago. At long last, it’s within reach. ...
The opportunity was too good to pass up when this former Spanish teacher changed careers. More than a year later, she finds learning never really stops when you’re an entrepreneur. ...
What happens when the customer becomes the supplier? A whole new business model was the catalyst for this growing destination company. ...
When your business centers around one season, you make the most of it, just like the staff behind this Barrington establishment. ...
In just 10 years, this city has jumped into position as Illinois’ sixth-largest city, and it continues to grow. Behind this surge, you’ll find a network of leaders with a common attitude. ...
Captivated by travel planning at an early age, the owner of this local agency has built a team of experts who can turn dream into reality with a personalization the internet can’t beat. ...
In a county with an incredibly diverse economy, robust farmland, bustling cities, quiet subdivisions and a diverse population, growth is driving success. Today, local leaders are working to create conditions for the future while balancing what makes Kane County unique. ...
This Maple Park destination has grown and evolved in many ways over the past decade. Indeed, its search for relevance in a busy market is filled with big ideas, ambitious plans and an homage to one family's heritage. ...
When open spaces, swaths of farmland, miles of riverfront and cozy communities are your region’s strongest attractions, it’s easy to define what’s special for visitors and new businesses – as leaders in McHenry County are discovering. ...
Sensing an explosion of activity to come, city leaders are embracing the future with transformative projects, high-tech infrastructure and a mindset that’s centered around Woodstock’s unique sense of place. ...