Sometimes, a room needs a little extra oomph to become a cozy and inviting space. In these two examples, designers accomplished that and more. ...

Are you carefully preparing your retirement investments so that they're aligned with your needs and goals? Curt Vorachek, of Sikich LLP, suggests a few ideas for successfully planning your retirement. ...

From roadside atttractions to world-class institutions, our regio is home to many fascinating cultural attractions. Test your knowledge of these 10. ...

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

Breakfast is just the starting point for the inventive menu at this spot in downtown Crystal Lake. Meet the inventive chef who puts a creative, and healthy, spin on every meal. ...

This year’s styles are blazing, and so are the lake sands along Chicago’s North Avenue Beach. These are the popular trends available now at Mia Sorella, in Barrington, and York Furrier, in Elmhurst. Photography by Blake Nunes Styling by Betsy Branca ...

We’re fortunate to be part of the Chicago region, where so many bright minds got their start. See if you can name some of these local legends. ...

Bold prints mixed with earthy colors. Hot styles for a cool season. A 1920s-era hotel that combines modern chic with historical character. Tour Chicago’s eclectic Hotel Lincoln. ...

Chicago was a young and wild city when it hosted the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Discover how traces of the magnificent White City and its treasures are still visible around Chicagoland. ...

It was the collaboration between Illinois farmers and Chicago plutocrats that prompted Chicago's first train to roll down the tracks. Jeffrey J. Meyer explores its local impact and lasting legacy. ...