Globetrotting photographer Bradley Nordlof trains his eye on the elegance of spring and the exquisite sights found in the bounteous blooms of the Midwestern seasons. In this captivating photo spread, the Rockford lensman shares his insights on photographing nature’s rich spring pallete and training your eye to find the truly sublime in your own backyard. ...
Explore the Illinois River’s hidden gems, where vibrant communities, rich history and stunning natural beauty converge. From Joliet to Peoria, there's plenty of charm, adventure and timeless allure within these riverside destinations. ...
Music is far more than a career path for Kelly Steward and Miles Nielsen. It’s a passion, a way of life, a common thread, and the beginning of a love story that could only happen in a place like Rockford. And neither one of them would change a thing. ...
This Fox River Grove landmark has served as a launching pad for young ski jumpers for over a century, sending them to new heights they thought they'd never reach. ...
Thousands of years ago, they arrived here and left an unforgettable print on our region and its history. Today, their descendants are still here, honoring a heritage that lives on. ...
When the warm days of summer turn to the crisp days of autumn, we feel an urgency to enjoy the best this season has to offer, from apple orchards and pumpkin patches to homemade goodies that make the most of our abundant harvest. ...
Get your kicks on … Route 20? You bet. From its start in New York to its terminus in Oregon, this rambling road takes travelers on a true cross-slice of American history and culture. ...
Rockford native Carlos Polk is back in Illinois, this time helping the Chicago Bears return to glory. ...
If you’re on the hunt for new flavors and unique experiences, we have great news. These six local distilleries offer everything from traditional vodka and whiskey to barrel-aged gin, making every craft spirits aficionado in the region sit up and pay attention. ...
What’s life without a little adventure? And what’s summer without at least a little travel? Take the family along on our brand-new scavenger hunt and spend a day, a weekend or the rest of the summer exploring new scenery, digging up new clues to our past and encountering more than a few fun ways to reconnect with each other. ...