A Crystal Lake woman’s life-changing physical challenge literally set her in motion. Today, Lauren Kaminsky is hitting the pavement – and the Internet – to raise awareness for ulcerative colitis.

The daughter of a Marine and friend of veterans, artist Jeanine Hill-Soldner immortalizes 20 U.S. vets in her Portraits of American Veterans Project.

Moon-Rays — a local band with a spooky sound — provides the perfect soundtrack to the most haunted Halloween bash. B-movie and Hollywood horror filmmakers continue to count on Moon-Rays to scare up their scores.

Members of the Service League of Crystal Lake lend a helping hand to local citizens through various annual fundraisers. Although their approach continues to evolve, their dedication to serving the community is unwavering.

From humble beginnings, Oxygen Lacrosse today enjoys huge participation regionally and an apparel line that has given it international recognition.

Woodstock author Joy Aavang shares first-hand accounts of life in London as a young woman during World War II in her new book ‘A Lost Adolescence: Surviving the Blitz.’

Boone Creek Golf Academy is 100 percent focused on training young golfers to become lifelong players and golfers of all ages to improve their game. Fostering an atmosphere of fun is a major highlight of this Bull Valley training ground.

A Huntley couple overcomes hardships while bringing joy to themselves and neighbors with custom birdhouses.