It’s never an easy choice when seeking the perfect college — there are plenty of things to consider. Here are some of the top institutions available here in our region. ...

Some of the best research minds int he world quietly work each day at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, doing both medical and applied research while teaching their skills. ...

Rockford's medical school is far more than a place where future doctors prepare for their careers. It's also an impressive center of excellence for cutting-edge research. See inside this unique program. ...

Forty years after its founding, the University of Illinois' medical college in Rockford is still churning out eager new doctors, and getting a helping hand from volunteer physicians. ...

The long, arduous process of becoming a doctor is easier said than done. Meet a student completing medical school, and learn what challenges still lay ahead. ...

University of Illinois at Chicago (Public/Four-Year) 1200 W. Harrison St., Chicago, Ill. www.uic.edu As a major research university in the heart of Windy City, the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) provides a world-class education for its students. Its commitment to creating and disseminating new knowledge as a university is raising its national and international stature. UIC is the largest ...

The UIC College of Medicine, in Rockford, Ill., is taking the next step in patient welfare by encouraging its students to learn the realities not always found in a textbook. ...