The snow is coming, and so are the holiday festivities and traditions that we hold dear. From one of the largest light festivals in the Midwest to an historic downtown square, we highlight our favorite civic gatherings. ...

Thanks to new advances, some forms of cancer are becoming recognized as preventable and curable. Learn about four such forms, and find out how new technologies are helping doctors to diagnose and treat this disease. ...

Meet an Elgin-area car dealer who goes out of his way to make sure customers receive excellent service every time. ...

Organized religion plays a major role in the culture of our Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin region. We enjoy highlighting places of worship, one in the country and one in the city, in each issue. ...

Joint pain doesn't have to be the inevitable conclusion of growing old. Learn how new techniques in joint surgery and therapy are making a difference. ...

This symphony's newest season is off to a starry beginning and a schedule that boasts some big names in the music world. Discover which impressive conductors make an appearance in Elgin. ...

When a loved one suffers a heart attack or experiences a heart-related emergency, every minute counts. Learn what happens during a heart attack, and how local cardiac teams respond when every minute counts. ...

It’s easy to be friends during the good times, but when the economy recedes, not every bank maintains the relationship. Learn how community banks provide essential services, and why they remain committed. ...

Few people can guess what they'll do with their lives at the age of 12, but Walter Arnold didn't have that problem. This clasically-trained sculptor still uses old-school techniques for pieces displayed around the nation. ...

Restaurant Profile: This British-style pub will leave you believing you're at the fanciest of gentlemen's clubs, even though it's set at a public golf course. Step inside the upscale clubhouse at Bowes Creek Golf Club. ...