Cover Stories

Homegrown
By Alexander Germanis Most people are old enough to remember a time in America where

Cancer: What Millennials & Gen-Xers Need to Know
By Amy Talcott There’s probably no other six-letter word that strikes more fear and uncertainty

Always There for Family
By Alexander Germanis We Americans can become quite attached to our professions. After years, they

Senior Living With a Small-Town Feel
By Amy Talcott Walking through the doors of Carriage Crossing Senior Living is like walking

The Fountain of Youth Under One Roof
By Amy Talcott As we get older, it’s not uncommon for us to scrutinize ourselves

Preserving the Future… Together
By Alexander Germanis Adulthood brings with it a large number of responsibilities. With parenthood, that

3T MRI—An Upgrade Worth Talking About
By Melissa Larson Ft. Jesse Imaging & Gale Keeran Center for Women is completely focused

Don’t Wait for Care After a Stroke, B.E. F.A.S.T
By Curt Squires When it comes to a stroke, time is critical. The longer a

Get Relief for Troubled Teeth
By Julie Workman It’s not easy to be a dentist. When you meet new people,

Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash and Health Food Store: A Pawsitive Experience for Pets & Their Owners
By Amy Talcott If you’re a pet owner, you probably consider your four-legged friend a

It Takes a Village
By Alexander Germanis Many are familiar with the adage that it takes a village to

Living the Life You Want to Live
By Amy Talcott Our lives are rooted in community. Our towns. Our neighborhoods. Our workplaces.

Here to Help
By Julie Workman It was Thanksgiving Day, 2020. Eight months into the global pandemic caused

Finding Your Health Insurance Cinderella
By Alexander Germanis One of the best-loved fairytales compiled by the Brothers Grimm is that

Treating the Whole You
By Alexander Germanis Living in Central Illinois means being more than familiar with farms. While