Holiday 2018
Vol. 15, No. 6
Winter Joys
Rebuilding Aviation History
Vintage Wings & Wheels’ WWI Jenny
Hustle & Heart
Our Mighty Rockford IceHogs
The World’s Worst Flu Pandemic
Camp Grant, Rockfod & Beyond
22 Gifts You Won’t Find on Amazon
Also Inside: Mercyhealth’s New Javon Bea Hospital, Annual Guide to Schools, Restaurant and Business Profiles
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Autumn 2018
Vol. 15, No. 5
50 Fall Favorites
Why We Love Autumn
A Rockford Vietnam Vet’s Story
Memories of Hanoi Hilton
The Charm of Haight Village
How Oregon Rescued Itself
Trees That Thrive in Our Landscape
Also Inside: NIBCA, a Partner for Area Contractors; Annual College Guide, Everything Real Estate
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Spring-Summer 2018
Vol. 15, No. 4
All About Our Farmers Markets
Statehood and Beyond
Celebrating Illinois’ 200th Birthday
5 True Midwestern Vacations
Freeport’s Bright Future
From Bakery to Business Boom
Family Success in Harvard, Ill.
Also Inside: Health Care Leaders Roundtable, Bride’s Inside Guide
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Spring-Summer 2018
Vol. 15, No. 3
Authentic Wisconsin
Discovering Grant County
Away on the Water
5 Top Shoreline Escapes
World War I: A Forgotten Legacy
New Brews on Prairie Street
Rockford Peaches Celebrate 75th
Also Inside: Engineering Roundtable, Home Improvement Tips
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Annual 2018
Vol. 15, No. 2
25 Most Interesting People
True Inspirations Around Our Region
Annual Healthcare Guide
Inside Scoop on Hospitals, Clinics & Physicians
Top Tourism Attractions
Destinations, Dining, Arts & Entertainment
An Economic Development Report
Home & Garden: Kitchen Updates, Benson Stone Co.
Also Inside: Senior Living, Getting Tough on Crime
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Winter 2018
Vol. 15, No. 1
Capturing Nature’s Glory
Extraordinary Photographers at Their Best
Beloit International Film Fest
10 Days of Food & Flicks
Skiing and Sledding Fun
Discovering Your Roots
Tips From Local Genealogists
Outstanding Rockford Residents
Lincoln Laureats of 2018
Also Inside: Manufacturing Powerhouses, Great Places to Eat, Rockford’s Building Boom
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Holiday 2017
Vol. 14, No. 6
Great Holiday Shopping Ideas
Six Stateline Cities to Explore
Four New Leaders Speak
Tackling Rockford’s Longtime Challenges
Discovering Wisconsin
One Historical Marker at a Time
Dogs With Jobs
Canine Companions Who Work
NWQ’s Latest Guide to Schools
Also Inside: A Second First Start, Great Places to Eat, Commercial Builders
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Autumn 2017
Vol. 14, No. 5
Exploring Our Backyard
The Galena-Chicago Stagecoach Trail
All Eyes on the Skies
Meet Local Amateur Astronomers
The Amazing Apple
How it Tells Our Story
A New Season for RSO
In Northwest Business
Health Care Investments
Also Inside: Guides to Colleges, Everything Real Estate
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Spring-Summer 2017
Vol. 14, No. 4
Our Dazzling Driftless Area
Exploring the Depths of Quiet Beauty
A Perfectly Good Airplane
Why Skydivers Can’t Resist the Jump
Before Pierce Lake, a Railroad
History, Mystery & Two Rivers
Indian Hill Manor & Farm
Burpee on the Rise
New Team Brings New Excitement
Also Inside: Guide to Wedding Venues, Medical Services Guide, Inside Rockford’s MRO
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Spring-Summer 2017
Vol. 14, No. 3
The Healing Power of Nature
Why Natural Spaces Are Good Medicine
The Beauty of Beloit
Cooperation Fuels Progress
The Joy of Volunteering
Why We Love Giving Back
Rockford Renaissance/strong>
An Urban Lifestyle Unfolds
Manufacturing Leaders Roundtable
Insights from Execs Who Make it Happen
Also Inside: Proven Professionals, Starlight Theatre, Stylish Kitchens
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Annual Guide 2017
Vol. 14, No. 2
25 Most Interesting People
The Face of Our Region’s Transformation
Annual Healthcare Guide
WeBuyLocal
An Economic Development Report
Unique Local Dining, Home Improvement, Quality Arts Venues
Also Inside: Senior Living, A Transform Rockford Update
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Winter 2017
Vol. 14, No. 1
Wild Things!
Photography by David C. Olson
100 Films to Delight Us
Beloit International Film Festival
Around the World – Almost
Local Ties to Balloon Adventures
12 Decades of Service
At Rockford Woman’s Club
Home Fashion Trends
Also Inside: Annual Schools Guide, The Cost of Education, Great Dining
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Holiday 2016
Vol. 13, No. 5
All Things Holiday
Events, Gift Guide, Decor & Worship
Up to Something Good
The Christmas Spirit in Action
Entertaining Made Easy
12 Tips for Less Stress
Remembering Pearl Harbor
Annual College Guide
Also Inside: 35 Years of Discovery Center, Practice Velocity, Great Dining
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Summer-Fall 2016
Vol. 13, No. 4
We Saved a Zoo
Community Rescues Summerfield
The Stagecoach Era
On the Trails Before the Rails
7 Unique Places to Camp
In Northern Ill. & Southern Wis.
A Century of Hope & Help
The Evolution of Rosecrance
Dreamy Wedding Venues
Also Inside: Investing in Our Workforce, Summer Vacation Spots
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Spring Summer 2016
Vol. 13, No. 3
Life-Changing Research
At U of I College of Medicine at Rockford
The ‘Last Pearl Harbor Veteran’
Rockford’s Dr. Allen Pang
Sailing Pro Buddy Melges
The Wizard of Zenda
A Milestone Year
For Starlight, Rotary & Garden Club
Inside Byron Nuclear Plant
Also Inside: Dining with a View, Case Study for a Solid Business
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Annual Guide 2016
Vol. 13, No. 2
25 Most Interesting People
The Face of Our Region’s Transformation
Annual Healthcare Guide
WeBuyLocal
An Economic Development Report/strong>
Weddings, Education, Senior Living, Quality Arts Venues
Also Inside: Senior Living, A Transform Rockford Update
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Cabin Fever 2016
Vol. 13, No. 1
Raptors Rock!
Eagles, Ospreyes & Falcons
The Rock River Trail
A New Chapter Begins
Through Their Eyes
Our Region’s Young Professionals
11 Ways to Cure Cabin Fever
Our Local Executive Resource Guide
Also Inside: Guide to a New You, Home Fashion Trends
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Holiday/Winter 2015
Vol. 12, No. 6
Hoo’s Here?
All About Our Owl Neighbors
Swedish Roots
Shaping Rockford Then and Now
Moving Ahead
John Groh Talks RACVB
Holiday Light Shows
Our Manufacturing Evolution
NIU EIGERlab’s Latest Iteration
Also Inside: Annual Guide to Schools, Healthy Living Guide for Seniors
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Autumn 2015
Vol. 12, No. 5
Midtown Rising
Rockford’s 7th Street-Area Renaissance
Remarkable Raptors
A Close-Up Look at Our Hawks
Ready, Set, Shop!
10 Fun Holiday Shopping Destinations
The Price of Freedom
Woodward’s New Jewel
Also Inside: Business Successes, Annual Guide to Colleges
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Summer-Fall 2015
Vol. 12, No. 4
When Beauty Takes Wing
Getting to Know Our Butterflies
Downtown Rebirth
East Rockford’s Historic District
Riverview Ice House
The Start of Something Big
Ralph (Not Waldo) Emerson
The Right Man for the Times
A Giant in Climate Control: Rockford’s Bergstrom Inc.
Also Inside: Business Successes, Dreamy Wedding Backdrops
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Spring-Summer 2015
Vol. 12, No. 3
Bison to the Rescue
How They Restore Our Prairies
Abuzz in Beloit
New Fine Arts Incubator
Getting Rail Service
It Wasn’t Easy in the 1800s, Either
Aqua-Aerobic Systems
A Global Water Problem Solver
Good Things Afoot in Rockford Public Schools
Also Inside: Business Successes, Great Getaways, Challenging Golf Holes
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NWQ’s Annual Guide 2015
Vol. 12, No. 2
WeBuyLocal
Local Business Leaders speak Out
Quality of Life
Why We’re Already Excellent
Annual Healthcare Guide
Your Resource for Fit & Healthy Life
Education & Personal Growth
The Power of Enrichment
Regional & Business Success
Where We Are & Where We’re Going
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Winter 2015
Vol. 12, No. 1
What Cabin Fever?
10 Ways to Play in the Snow
Galena Celebrates Appomattox
150 Years After the Civil War Ends
The Magic of Snowflakes
Getting it Dunn in Rockford
Business Outlook 2015
Senior Living Guide & Regional School Guide
Also Inside: Business Successes & Advice, Great Getaways, A Transformation Report
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Holiday 2014
Vol. 11, No. 6
NWQ’s 10th Annivesary Edition
Christmas Cheer
Classic Toys, Holiday Recipes & Festive Events
Ballroom Dancing
Making a Comeback
Our Famous Detective
What You Didn’t Know About Allan Pinkerton
Also Inside: Business Successes & Advice, Great Getaways, Holiday Entertainment Guide
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Fall 2014
Vol. 11, No. 5
5 Autumn Road Trips
Touched by a Genius
Frank Lloyd Wright’s ‘Little Gem’
NIU Huskies
Determined to be Top Dog
When POWs Lived in Our Midst
Transforming Rockford
Also Inside: Business Successes & Advice, Great Getaways, Fall Entertainment Guide
Summer 2014
Vol. 11, No. 4
Our Historic Homes
And the People Who Built Them
A Champion’s Stride
Inside the World of Dressage
Landscaping Legacy
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
Spencer Tracy’s Freeport Connection
Plan Your Dream Wedding
Also Inside: Business Successes & Advice, Summer Getaways, New Restaurants
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Spring 2014
Vol. 11, No. 3
Wild Neighbors
Landscaping to Support Them
7 Great Gardens
Right Here in Rockford
Our Miss America
Judi Ford 45 Years After the Crown
Off to D.C. With VetsRoll
NWQ Guide to Outdoor Summer Music
Also Inside: Business Successes & Advice, Stylish Footwear, Kitchen Remodels
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Winter 2014
Vol. 11, No. 1
Wisconsin Wanderings
8 Kinds of Winter Fun
‘My Name is Emily’
Rockford’s Musical Marvel at 12
Home-Grown Jobs
The Genius of EIGERlab
Dixon Artists Lead the Way
NWQ’s Annual Guide to Private Schools
Also Inside: Business Successes, Romantic Gift Ideas, Colorful House Plants
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Holiday 2013
Vol. 10, No. 4
The Shops Around the Corner
101 Local Gift Ideas
Dynamic Holiday Decorating
Indoors & Out
The Real Rockford Aviators
All Are Welcome Here
Rockford Rescue Mission Turns 50
NWQ’s Annual Guide to Colleges
Also Inside: Business Successes, Winter Style, Healing Pathways Cancer Center
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Summer-Fall 2013
Vol. 10, No. 3
Our Living Prairies
Why They Matter So Much
Farmin’ On the Square
Thriving Downtown Monroe
On the March
Beloit Goes Steadily Forward
A Century of Art at RAM
Big Things Brewing on Prairie Street
Also Inside: Dreamy Wedding Destinations, Fall Plantings, Mrs. Fisher’s Potato Chips
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Spring-Summer 2013
Vol. 10, No. 2
Pollinators
The Forgotten Providers
WWII’s Youngest Aviator
Poplar Grove’s Heroic Chuck Downey
Farm Fresh
Local Farmers Markets Blossom
Of Dogs & Men
Best Plants for 2013 Gardens
Also Inside: Lincoln Highway, Senior Living Guide, Spotlight on Manufacturing
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Winter 2013
Vol. 9, No. 5
Winter Wonderland
It’s a Great Time to Go Exploring
Living the Good Life, Part 2
Why Locals Love Our Region
The Story Behind Dixon’s Post House
12 Ways to Make Your Home Shine
Annual Guide to Private Schools
Also Inside: Winter Fashion, Restaurants, Business Meeting Destinations
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Fall 2012
Vol. 9, No. 4
Our Living Woodlands
Seeing the Forest and The Trees
Welcome to Shullsburg
Where Charm and Cheeses Abound
Escape to Freedom
From Communist Albania to the American Dream
Chicago’s First Railroad
How Rockford-Area Farmers Made it Happen
10 Fun Fall Getaways
…And 8 Great Bed & Breakfasts
Also Inside: Fall Fashion, Restaurants, College Guide, Launch Your Enterprise
Summer 2012
Vol. 9, No. 3
Beautiful Barns
On the Set
With TV Producer Shawn Ryan
Our Wild Pecatonica River
Exploring Our Northwest
Jo Daviess Co., Dubuque, Carroll Co.
First-Time World Event
Rock Aqua Jays Play Host
Also Inside: Dream Weddings, Restaurant Profiles, Summer Fashion, Grow Your Business
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Spring 2012
Vol. 9, No. 2
Winged Wonders!
Bird-Watching Hot Spots
Drive-In Nostalgia
The Folk Music Scene
Songs That Speak to Us
Pitchin’ Shoes
Beloit’s Claim to Horseshoes Fame
Strolling the Gardens
Anderson, Klehm, Rotary — Stunning!
Also Inside: Director Mike Webb, Restaurant Profiles, Spring Fashion, Social Media Marketing
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Winter 2011/2012
Vol. 8, No. 4
Living the Good Life
Enthusiasts From Our Region of the Old Northwest Territory
Bears of Legends
Lincoln Slept Here. Really.
The Restoration of Janesville’s Lincoln-Tallman House
Spotlight on The BMO
New Name, New Team, New Attitude
Also Inside: Dixon’s Next Picture Show, Girl Scouts at 100, Furry Fashion, The Case for Buying Local
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Fall 2011
Vol. 8, No. 3
Rock River Fall Beauty & Fun
Best Views from Janesville to Dixon
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
The Clydesdale Connection
Pecatonica: The U.S. Headquarters of Gentle Giants
Beyond Ghost Stories
History Lessons From Local Cemeteries
Also Inside: Our Region’s Fine Music, Annual College Guide, Colorful Fashion, Success Stories
Summer 2011
Vol. 8, No. 2
Rivers Run Through ‘Em
Exploring ‘the Rock’ and ‘the Kish’
Stronghold Castle
One Orphan’s Tribute to Family
Civil War Memories
The Sacrifices Illinois and Wisconsin Made
If Cars Could Talk
A Visit to Historic Auto Attractions
Also Inside: Our Region’s Fine Music, Terrific Ornamental Trees, Summer Fashion, Success Stories
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Spring 2011
Vol. 8, No. 1
Celebrating The Rock River
Life in River Towns, Janesville to Rock Falls
The Rock, From Ruin to Recovery
A Paddler’s Paradise
A Star and His Guitars
Inside Rick Nielsen’s collection
The Voyageurs
How Early Explorers Shaped a Region
Growth Is In The Logistics
Why I-39 is in the Fast Track
Also Inside: A Family’s Journey in Remodeling, Spring Fashion, Success Stories
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Winter 2010-2011
Vol. 7, No. 4
Follow the Eagles
In Wisconsin & Illinois
Mr. Fourth of July
Why Joe Marino Loves a Challenge
Rockford’s Italian Connection
A Century at St. Anthony of Padua
Pickard China Co.
Janesville Exhibit Tells the Story
If Canyons Could Talk
A Visit to Starved Rock State Park
Also Inside:
New Smart Kitchens, Fashion-Forward Styles, Harrison Harmonicas
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Fall 2010
Vol. 7, No. 3
Growing Up Danica
Knaus, Briscoe and the Road to Pro Racing
Roots of a President
Ronald Reagan’s Beloved Dixon
100 Years of Boy Scouting
Where Leaders are Formed and Ethics Rule
Whooping Crane Vigil at Nygren
Go West! Autumn Fun in Galena & Beyond
Also Inside:
The Second Annual College Guide, Spectacular Fall Fashion, Making the Most of the Golden Years, and the Business of Medicine