At one time, nearly half of the residents of Geneva could claim ancestry from Sweden. While that’s not so much the case these days, the Swedes have left an indelible mark on this community, and it’s on full display during the annual Swedish Days Festival. Now going 72 years strong, this event is the best of traditions new and old. ...

A great weekend’s journey is right inside our region. Here are some excellent places to play. ...

Check out these unusual and inventive stores around our area. ...

Its 120-year history is as tumultuous as the 30-hour gale that greeted it on the Atlantic Ocean. Chris Linden traces the exceptional story of this historic treasure and the effort to preserve its history. ...