The need for skilled nurses is growing exponentially, and there's an easy pathway for those who want to work while furthering their education. Best of all, it's available right 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. ...

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. ...