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. ...
In a city where 1 in 5 people experience a mental health challenge, there’s a growing recognition that illness and addiction reach far beyond an individual. ...
Photographer David C. Olson uses his long-distance lens to get up close and personal with a creature that’s mysterious, elusive, playful and mercurial but also fascinatingly fantastic. ...
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. ...
It takes a special kind of educator to win the coveted Golden Apple Award. For this Harlem teacher-turned-technology specialist, there are many ways to share her passion. ...
Our icy winter months bring some astonishing qualities, if you know what to look for. Whether you're watching birds in the day or stars in the evening, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy the season. ...
In this latest holiday gift guide, the jolly old elf shares a few of his favorite locally owned businesses where you’re sure to find gifts that surprise, delight and amaze even the grinchiest among us. ...
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 – particularly through northern Illinois. ...
In a community where violent crime is stuck at historically high levels, local leaders are hitting back by employing new tactics that divert those most likely to enter a life of crime. ...
For two decades, Don Manzullo represented the people of Illinois’ 16th Congressional District. His new memoir recounts his experiences of serving in Washington while remaining true to democracy, his faith and the people of northern Illinois. ...