In the early 1970s, when Robert and Joyce Lawlor enrolled in a winemaking class in Cedar Rapids, they had no idea they were lighting the spark of a family business that would grow into the ...

GALENA, Ill. (KWQC) -Galena Cellars is a third-generation family business that is celebrating 40 years in business. The Lawlor-White family winery produces more than 40 varieties of award-winning ...

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: *The Great Galena Balloon Race will be June 21-23 in the popular ...

Galena abounds with picturesque bed-and-breakfasts and historic hotels. Here are a few within on or near Main Street; find more lodging options at visitgalena.org ...

The Wine on the Fox festival drew crowds to Oswego over the weekend looking to sample the best wines from around the state. The outdoor gala, which ran Saturday and Sunday, featured more than 100 ...