Manufacturing has come a long way from the dark, dirty factories of yesterday. Meet the educators, businesses and civic leaders who are promoting today’s high-tech, high-skilled manufacturing companies along the I-90 corridor. ...

This winter's fashions look classy and warm against the cool Chicago skyline, captured from the John Hancock Observatory. ...

Choosing a college may be one of the most important life decisions you will ever make. Let Northwest Quarterly make that decision just a little easier, as we show you some of the great institutions within our region. ...

Meet the family behind this stylish Barrington bar and wine store. ...

There's now help for fixing those unsightly, and sometimes dangerous, varicose veins. Find out how this condition can be fixed with a minimally-invasive operation. ...

Chicago's Bright Endeavors is helping at-risk young women to break the cycle of poverty and develop a strong sense of direction. See how its founders successfully combine sound business practices with social responsibility. ...

It was neither under the ground nor a real railroad, but its participants helped thousands of black slaves in America to escape from bondage. Writer and photographer Jon McGinty travels to local stops along the escape route. ...