One proud papa: A Savanna restaurateur has taken on an alter ego and making a business out of his grandkids-inspired nickname. Meet "Papa Chubby" and his food – keeping customers coming back hungry, and leave full.

An 80-year-old ag equipment company in Oregon is still shaping land and lives. At Woods Equipment, the machines matter, but the people who use them matter more.

The Geneva Public Library staff help make choosing your next read a snap.

Learn more about some simple yet necessary steps to taking better care of your skin.

Let the experts help pick out a flattering, fairy tale dream for you to wear on your wedding day.

Rethinking rural homes: Barndominiums look like barns, but live like homes. More rural families are choosing post-frame living, and an Indiana company is building them throughout the Midwest.

Explore local venues sure to wow guests and make your special day one that will last forever in time.

Don't miss JULIETS Weekend, a celebration of women and all the unique shops and eateries that make up the heart of downtown Geneva.

Campus life reborn: A long-quiet part of Mount Carroll is filling with life again. Shimer Square blends housing, jobs and services into the town’s former campus.

A year after opening, Morrison High School’s greenhouse is growing more than plants — it’s also growing their connections to food, as well as leadership and research.

The strength of this local service company just keeps growing after more than a century of dependability.

This legacy company is precise and dependable for all your fencing needs.

Turning the wheel: When a Chadwick woman's full-time job seemed to reach the bottom of her financial cup, she turned to a refill of an opportunity – serving lattes, smoothies and energy drinks from a truck.

Add warmth and atmosphere to your space with a local institution you can trust.

The past isn’t locked behind glass Carroll County. It lives in stone walls, school desks, train cars and family stories saved by neighbors who refused to let them disappear. A road trip through the county’s museums reveals how ordinary lives shaped the place we know today.

When the chains in old farm equipment break, dealers often say, “No parts.” A Dixon business says otherwise, and farmers nationwide are dialing in to keep old iron running.

From Me to We: A Sterling husband-and-wife financial team helps soon-to-be newlyweds blend their habits, hopes and histories into a shared plan for lifelong stability.

From breezy afternoon games to tournament wins and travel-ready paddles, more people are embracing the growing sport of pickleball – whose quick learning curve and social energy keep drawing more players to the net. There are many places to play throughout northwest Illinois.

Let the experts help you choose the best time of year for your nuptials.

Learn more about Impact Massage Therapy's calming atmosphere in St. Charles.

Suburban Superdad reflects on some of life’s quiet earthquakes.

Find out how soundtracks are trending for couples saying "I do."

Step through the door at Basil Tree and time quietly rearranges itself. Inside one of Dixon’s oldest buildings, familiarity meets flexibility, from candlelit tables to hundreds of pasta possibilities, all built around making people feel at home.

Explore Kane County and find the perfect details to wrap your romance with a bow.

Get prepared for retirement with My Advisor & Planner from Kane County Magazine.

Love is in the air in Kane County, and in theaters and bookstores. Find your blend of entertainment and romance.

Once an aging farm, an Oregon wedding venue is now a lovingly restored getaway where a mother-and-daughter team shape wedding weekends through antiques, photo nooks, heartfelt management and a devotion to making magic happen.

Keep it moving and meet your fitness goals with St. Charles Park District - no matter where you're at on your wellness journey.

From fleeting emotions to unscripted moments, Callie Shrimplin captures the rhythm of a wedding day while reshaping her own future in photography and film.

This Water Street Studios artist is making waves with her instruction and honed talent.

Find out how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of life in love.

Don't follow the old formula, try something new and spice up your date nights around Kane County!

A Dixon man brings calm, ceremony and Percheron horses to make wedding days unforgettable with each trot and clack on the Mane Street pavement.

Consider Inluro in Geneva for unique bridal shower gifts and more.

Spray tan business owner Caitlin O'Connor has studios in Dixon and Polo, and has become part of wedding mornings – helping brides feel comfortable, natural and camera-ready for their big day before they ever step into their dresses.

For nearly 30 years, ye olde Red Knight Pub in Stockton has rolled out a welcome mat that gives people the Red-carpet treatment, with friends and hospitality from people on both sides of the bar.

Amboy’s own little Cookie Jar blends creativity, comfort and a sense of fun in every batch its owner bakes, proving dessert can be playful and welcoming, with just the right amount of over-the-top.

Playing at professional baseball's highest level was a feat achieved by five people born in Lee County: Lou Bevilacqua of Nelson, George Bristow of Paw Paw, Betty Degner of Amboy, Leroy Herrmann of Steward and Frank Shaughnessy of Amboy.

Don't miss out on all the lovely festivities Kane County has to offer for Valentine's Day.

At this St. Charles salon, all your big day preparations will feel like a breeze.

Suburban Superdad reminds you to cherish your best memories.

Local students discover how communication and confidence can shape their future through Whiteside Area Career Center’s CEO program. Eastland H.S. students Brecken Hayden and Wyatt Carroll talked with Shaw Media’s Lake Lifestyle (Lake Carroll) magazine about their experiences.

This local venue and lodging provides ample opportunity to experience your love immersed in elegance and tranquility.

Looking to unplug and enjoy some time with friends and family? Game shops can bring a lot to the table, whether you like to roll with the roles, practice your skills and perfect your strategy, or go on an epic quest.

Staff at the library detail their newest reading recommendations.

Adoptable pets are an amazing option to expanding your family.

Suburban Superdad columnist speaks from experience on the home improvement domino effect.

This local gem is the perfect venue for a timeless wedding.

A Lanark florist who sees the world through Rosemary-colored glasses loves to help people find just the right flowers for any occasions, from roses of red to violets of blue.

From chopping wood then to tapping a remote now, today’s gas fireplaces are changing how families warm their homes with more efficiency. Shaw Media's Lake Lifestyle magazine (Lake Carroll) interviews Jay Doyle at Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning about what makes them great.