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Some of the Rockford Speedway's biggest events will live on at other raceways

April 3, 2024 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Some of the Rockford Speedway’s long-standing events, including the annual Spring Classic...

Rockford to host wakeboard and wakesurf regional championship this summer

April 2, 2024 @ 10:52 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city has been selected as one of three destinations to host a Malibu Boat...

Want a piece of the Rockford Speedway? Everything will soon be sold at auction

March 22, 2024 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The owners of the Rockford Speedway are preparing to auction off...

At Gymnastics Academy of Rockford, it doesn't have to be Feb. 29 to be Leap Day

February 29, 2024 @ 6:00 am

By Andrew Wright Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — When you enter the Gymnastics Academy of Rockford, a...

Ledges Golf Course in Roscoe to open for play on Monday

February 22, 2024 @ 4:45 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROSCOE — Warm weather will bring an early start to golf season in the region. The Forest...

Harlem School Board names district's next athletic director

February 15, 2024 @ 10:01 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — The Harlem Board of Education has approved hiring Reed Allison to serve as the...

'I just want to get healthy and enjoy life again': One of Rockford's greatest go...

January 24, 2024 @ 10:55 am

By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Download our mobile app ROCKFORD — It was 15 years ago that Brad Benjamin...

New turf field with stadium seating, 8-lane running track coming to southwest Ro...

January 11, 2024 @ 11:09 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District was awarded a $2.8 million state grant this...

Softball players from northern Illinois head to the Netherlands for prestigious ...

January 9, 2024 @ 11:41 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app OREGON — Softball players from the Rockford region will head to the Netherlands this week to compete...

Black Flag Jiu Jitsu ready for grand opening in Rockford

January 3, 2024 @ 12:46 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A jiu jitsu gym focused on training for high-level competition will celebrate...

New Fight or Flight Classic to bring boxing to skydiving center in Rochelle

December 21, 2023 @ 11:38 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCHELLE — A new event from the people behind the Rockford Boxing Classic will bring amateur boxing...

Rockford IceHogs staff lends hand to Northern Illinois Food Bank amid increased ...

December 19, 2023 @ 12:17 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Staff from the Rockford IceHogs front office, as well as the team’s...

Rockford region to host hundreds of collegiate bowlers as Leatherneck Classic is...

December 15, 2023 @ 6:01 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford region will play host to a collegiate bowling tournament next year that will...

Rockford University breaks ground on new turf softball and baseball fields

November 28, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford University on Tuesday celebrated the start of construction of new turf...

Rockford IceHogs promo features original hat designs from 3 local artists

November 6, 2023 @ 3:02 pm

Via news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Fans first in line at three Rockford IceHogs games this season have...

NASCAR driver whose car included Jody Deery's name wins Cup Series Championship

November 5, 2023 @ 6:16 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app Ryan Blaney, whose No. 12 car included late Rockford Speedway owner Jody Deery’s name...

Jody Deery named NASCAR Home Track Hero as Rockford Speedway wraps up its final ...

November 2, 2023 @ 1:55 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The late Jody Deery, who ran the Rockford Speedway into her mid-90s, will...

NIU names its next play-by-play voice for men's basketball and football

October 25, 2023 @ 11:52 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app DeKALB — Northern Illinois University has named Andy Garcia as its next play-by-play voice for men’s basketball...

BMO Center unveils box office renovations, new Rockford-themed mural

October 12, 2023 @ 12:19 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The BMO Center on Thursday unveiled renovations to its box office and...

The gloves come off to shake hands and celebrate Riverview Ice House's reopening...

October 4, 2023 @ 6:42 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Jay Sandine on Wednesday equated the fight to save Riverview Ice House...

From Blue Thunder to Blue Devil: Belvidere North's Keith Larson helping Duke cli...

September 21, 2023 @ 9:45 am

By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app Many college football fans were stunned when Duke upset No.9...

Rockford IceHogs present $10K to support Oscar Mike Foundation in Poplar Grove

September 12, 2023 @ 10:30 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app POPLAR GROVE — The Rockford IceHogs Community Fund has awarded $10,000 to the Oscar Mike Foundation as...

Rockford IceHogs to compete in preseason game at renovated Riverview Ice House

September 6, 2023 @ 5:38 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford IceHogs announced Wednesday that the team will play an exhibition game at the...

Where are Rockford-area NFL players now? Here's where four stand one week before...

August 31, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Jordan Goethe Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app The NFL season kicks off one week from tonight and several...

Rockford IceHogs and Chicago Blackhawks award $20K to Think Big, a resource for ...

August 29, 2023 @ 12:59 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford IceHogs Community Fund and the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation on Tuesday...

NIU men's soccer home opener moved to Loves Park due to intense heat

August 24, 2023 @ 8:58 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The Northern Illinois University men’s soccer team’s regular season opener Thursday...

'They put on a heck of a show': Rockford Boxing Classic draws hundreds to downto...

August 12, 2023 @ 11:21 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Local boxers Gavin Bernal and Julian Lugo both have amateur title belts...

Rockford Boxing Classic gives high-ranking local amateurs a chance to put on a s...

August 10, 2023 @ 3:58 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gavin Bernal has had the chance to test his skills against some...

Rockford may honorarily rename roadway in front of Auburn High School after Fred...

August 1, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A roadway that runs past Auburn High School could soon bear the...

Block party at Beyer Stadium to precede USA Baseball Women’s National Team gam...

July 24, 2023 @ 12:25 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The USA Baseball Women’s National Team is coming to play in Rockford...

Tradeswomen to hold Day of Action to help beautify Beyer Stadium in Rockford

July 11, 2023 @ 9:14 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Women from various union trades will join together Saturday at Beyer Stadium to paint the...

Tradeswomen to hold Day of Action to help beautify Beyer Stadium in Rockford

July 11, 2023 @ 9:14 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Women from various union trades will join together Saturday at Beyer Stadium to paint the...

Fred VanVleet is headed to Houston on a $130M max contract, ESPN reports

June 30, 2023 @ 8:46 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Fred VanVleet is headed to Houston on a three-year, $130 million contract...

Basketball courts outside west Rockford elementary school to get new surface and...

June 30, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Plans are in motion to give students and neighborhood kids who play...

Lightning strikes again: New women's semi-pro basketball team in Rockford prepar...

June 26, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Who says Lightning can’t strike twice? It can...

Fred VanVleet, on the cusp of free agency, puts focus on fans and youth in his h...

June 24, 2023 @ 4:17 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — When Fred VanVleet gave young basketball players the chance to ask him...

ESPN: Rockford's Fred VanVleet to become free agent after declining $22.8M playe...

June 12, 2023 @ 4:41 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Fred VanVleet is making another bet on himself. The Rockford native and...

Rockford's Janet Lynn is still all smiles more than 50 years after the Sapporo O...

June 10, 2023 @ 4:03 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Champion figure skater Janet Lynn said there is likely only one time...

'She's amazing': ESPN's Nicole Briscoe reacts to former Rockford reporter's vira...

June 8, 2023 @ 7:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app This week one of the most talked about stiff-arms in sports was delivered by...

Latest BMO Center renovations to 'affect nearly every part of the fan experience...

June 7, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Renovations are underway to build a new box office and expanded main...

Hundreds of athletes, thousands of visitors expected for national wrestling tour...

June 5, 2023 @ 10:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — More than 1,200 athletes from 26 states will come to the...

New ownership plans to turn Victory Sports Complex into indoor pickleball destin...

May 3, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — New ownership has taken over the Victory Sports Complex with plans...

New indoor baseball and softball training grounds coming to Machesney Park

April 24, 2023 @ 2:58 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A new indoor training complex along Burden Road is designed to...

Late Rockford Speedway owner Jody Deery's final bequest creates family's '9th an...

April 21, 2023 @ 2:46 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Late Rockford Speedway owner Jody Deery’s final bequest to the community...

New Boys & Girls Club of Rockford program aims to help kids take video games fro...

April 13, 2023 @ 3:55 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new program through the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford aims...

Rockford IceHogs to auction off special Screw City jerseys to benefit local char...

April 3, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford IceHogs players will give you the shirt off their back this...

Youth hockey scholarship honors the life and legacy of former Rockford coach Eri...

March 28, 2023 @ 7:12 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new youth hockey scholarship will honor the life and legacy of...

Fred VanVleet Family Foundation donates $35K to allow youth to tour historically...

March 17, 2023 @ 1:03 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — When the Wabongo Leadership Council accepted a $35,000 donation Friday from the...

World-renowned architect Jeanne Gang to design future Women's Baseball Center in...

March 17, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — World-renowned architect and Belvidere native Jeanne Gang will design the future International...

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Life-changing Rockford baseball program featured in national Dick's Sporting Goo...

March 13, 2023 @ 4:38 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new commercial from Dick’s Sporting Goods sets out to highlight how...

Thousands expected at BMO Center in Rockford this weekend for kids state wrestli...

March 8, 2023 @ 11:30 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation will bring hundreds of wrestlers and thousands of spectators downtown...

Rockford Guilford High School Valkyries ready to put on a show nearly 60 years i...

February 28, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Nearly 30 years ago Katie Pozzi performed for the Valkyries for the...

Rockford IceHogs forward Gust recalled up to Blackhawks

February 23, 2023 @ 9:37 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — Rockford IceHogs forward David Gust has been called up to the Chicago Blackhawks...

A history of highlights: Boone County museum opens new sports exhibit

February 16, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — A highway sign paying tribute to the Belvidere...

Sportscore Two in Loves Park to host tourney for top collegiate lacrosse teams i...

February 9, 2023 @ 2:44 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The top collegiate lacrosse teams in the Midwest will compete this...

Why now? Behind the Rockford Speedway's decision to make this its final season

February 8, 2023 @ 3:47 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Years ago, Tom Deery recalls, people would talk about going “up...

Rockford Speedway says this season will be its last, ending 76 years of racing h...

February 8, 2023 @ 8:34 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The Rockford Speedway said Wednesday that this upcoming season would be...

Podcast: How scammers try to take advantage of increased sports betting during N...

January 20, 2023 @ 6:00 am

Dennis Horton, director of the Rockford Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau, joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk...

Podcast: How scammers try to take advantage o...

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Postponed: Rockford IceHogs to hold outdoor practice in Belvidere

January 13, 2023 @ 2:55 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app Update: This event has been postponed. A makeup date has yet to be determined. ...

NHL and AHL teams rally to support Rockford IceHogs equipment manager after stro...

January 12, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford IceHogs and teams from across the AHL and NHL have...

NHL and AHL teams rally to support Rockford IceHogs equipment manager after stro...

January 12, 2023 @ 1:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford IceHogs and teams from across the AHL and NHL have...

Photos: Harlem Globetrotters bring World Tour to BMO Center in Rockford

January 5, 2023 @ 10:07 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Harlem Globetrotters brought their World Tour to the BMO Center in...

Rockford IceHogs announce new play-by-play voice to start in January

December 22, 2022 @ 12:25 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford IceHogs have a new play-by-play voice and manager of hockey communications...

Rockford IceHogs announces new play-by-play voice to start in January

December 22, 2022 @ 12:25 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford IceHogs have a new play-by-play voice and manager of hockey communications...

The Last Call: Rockford official retires after nearly 4 decades in stripes

November 23, 2022 @ 10:30 am

By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — It’s been a different kind of fall season...

Rockford schools to start first unified sports teams for athletes with and witho...

November 17, 2022 @ 5:18 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — High school basketball in the city will be both competitive and inclusive...

Rockford IceHogs roll with new-look Hammy, although the mascot may 'evolve'

November 1, 2022 @ 7:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The new look of the Rockford IceHogs mascot has some fans averting...

NIC-10 Whip Around Podcast: Playoffs Round One

October 31, 2022 @ 1:37 pm

Five teams from the NIC-10 qualified for the playoffs this season, but after round one only two teams remain. We recap round one of...

NIC-10 Whip Around Podcast: Playoffs Round On...

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Football Sunday Podcast: Week 8 Preview

October 28, 2022 @ 8:47 am

The NFL trade deadline is right around the corner and the Bears are already making moves. Former Lutheran Crusader standout James Robinson was traded...

Football Sunday Podcast: Week 8 Preview

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Football Sunday Podcast: Week 8 Preview

October 28, 2022 @ 8:47 am

The NFL trade deadline is right around the corner and the Bears are already making moves. Former Lutheran Crusader standout James Robinson was traded...