Northwest Quarterly Magazine (Old Northwest Territory Edition)

01/30/2025

In a city where one in five residents face mental health challenges, there is a growing awareness that illness and addiction extend beyond the individual. Now, law enforcement, courts, nonprofits, healthcare providers, and concerned families are coming together to embrace a new approach to fostering community safety and well-being.

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.

01/28/2025

Who says winter isn't fresh? Hidden treasures like greenhouse produce, artisan crafts, and local treats await at Beloit's and Sterling's indoor farmers markets.

Who says there's nothing fresh this time of year? They've never seen an indoor farmers market like these local gems. No matter the weather, visitors are sure to find produce, preserves, crafts and plenty of surprises.

01/25/2025

From tufted titmice to goldfinches, photographer Barbara Cunningham captures the beauty of backyard birds in stunning detail.

Nature is all around us, if we know where to look. For local photographer Barbara Cunningham, signs of the natural world abound, as evidenced by the many types of birds she’s captured in her own backyard.

01/23/2025

Among the steep hills and deep valleys of the Driftless Area, fossils of ancient sea creatures abound. Join Jon McGinty for a closer look at why this unique landscape near the Mississippi is a haven for fossil hunters.

Located among the steep hills and deep valleys of the Driftless Area, fossils abound, many of them remnants of ancient sea creatures. Join Jon McGinty as he takes a closer look at why this area around the Mississippi is so ripe for fossil hunters.

01/21/2025

Soap is what brings customers in, but it’s the dedication and creative flair of Oregon Soap Shoppe & Green Art Etc. that has kept them coming back for decades.

Soap is what brings customers in, but it’s the dedication and creative flair of this husband-and-wife duo that has kept them coming back for decades.

01/18/2025

Before refrigerators and air conditioning, the Midwest's frozen lakes and rivers powered an entire industry of ice harvesting, keeping homes, businesses and even movie theaters cool through the summer heat.

Long before we had refrigerators, ice machines and air conditioners we relied upon winter ice to keep us cool. While those days are just a fading memory now, their stories live on.

01/16/2025

The rising population in Rockton and Roscoe is just one reason this proposed 10-bed hospital could be a game-changer for the state line community.

A growing population in Rockton and Roscoe is one of many reasons this proposed 10-bed hospital can be a game-changer along the state line.

01/14/2025

Choosing the right educational path is a key life decision. These local institutions bring expertise and a transformative approach to shaping minds and changing lives.

Finding the right fit for your education is an important step in life. These local institutions have the experience and approach to help shape minds and change lives.

01/11/2025

From revitalized parks to bustling business corridors, Loves Park is rewriting the playbook on community growth with smart investments, streamlined policies and a vision that puts people first.

Its work on big ideas and business-friendly policies is pushing Loves Park to the forefront as a hub of growth and prosperity in our region.

01/09/2025

It wasn’t his war to fight, but Joseph Michael McGinty followed General Grant anyway. Generations later, Northwest Quarterly's Jon McGinty follows his ancestor’s march through the South.

It wasn’t his war to fight, but Joseph Michael McGinty followed General Grant anyway. Generations later, NWQ’s Jon McGinty follows his ancestor’s march through the South.

01/07/2025

Starting in the humble home of a local merchant, the Galena and U.S. Grant History Museum is now poised for a bright future with a new museum campus that blends the past with the present.

From its humble beginnings in a local merchant’s home to a promising future with a new museum campus, this historical Galena gem continues to connect the past with the future.

01/03/2025

With a rock-solid team and a commitment to the next generation, 's Heating and Air Conditioning is writing its own future with help from some time-tested principles.

With a rock-solid team and a commitment to the next generation, this Rockford HVAC company is writing its own future with help from some time-tested principles.

01/01/2025

Happy New Years! We’re excited for all the new stories, discoveries and adventures 2025 will bring. Wishing you a year filled with inspiration, exploration and success!

Here’s to a fantastic New Year! 🎉🎆

12/30/2024

Get acquainted with the more than 1,200 licensed cheesemakers in Wisconsin and you’ll find not only world-renowned products but also a wealth of tradition and passion in every wheel.

Get acquainted with the more than 12,000 licensed cheesemakers in this state and you’ll find not only world-renowned products but also a wealth of tradition and passion in every wheel.

12/27/2024

What happens when relentless drive meets unmatched buying power? For Rockford & Sycamore Carpetland USA, it’s a formula for market dominance.

What happens when relentless drive meets unmatched buying power? For this area flooring company, it’s a formula for market dominance.

12/25/2024

From all of us to you and your loved ones, may your day be filled with joy, warmth and the beauty of the season.

12/24/2024

‘Tis the season for festive creativity. Explore holiday decor ideas — from vintage accents to fresh greenery — that add warmth and charm to any space.

‘Tis the season to get creative with holiday decor. From vintage finds to fresh greenery, these trends, tricks and ideas make every room merry and bright.