Pepsi-Cola of Rockford is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of high school seniors and college undergraduates through the Pepsi Scholarship Fund. The purpose...
Over the weekend, students from the Rockford Karate Center won multiple medals at the AAU Region Six Super Regional Championships in Chicago, including three...
Here are today’s Nerd News! headlines: Animal Crossing, a game on the Nintendo switch that skyrocketed in popularity during quarantine,, was inducted into the...
COVID-19 numbers have improved enough that Governor JB Pritzker says the state can move to the “bridge phase” of reopening, with higher capacity limits...
The Ravinia Festival, under the direction of its new President and CEO Jeffrey P. Haydon, announced the concert schedule for 2021 today, celebrating the...
After being postponed due to the pandemic last year, returning for three consecutive weeks this September, Summerfest in Milwaukee. The top artists who are...
Join the Rockford City Market for Music at the Market featuring local favorite, Long-shot! When: Friday, May 7th, 5:30-8pm Where: Inside the Rockford City...
This pandemic has been tough on everyone especially small business owners. Here’s some good news…The new U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Restaurant Revitalization...
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois will be operating its free income tax preparation and filing sites throughout the summer to help people recover stimulus...
A couple of guys from the “Two-Set-Violin” YouTube page played Beethoven’s “5th Symphony” using nothing but toy instruments. According to the comments, they play the Kazoo,...
This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed, limited edition bobblehead featuring Rockford, Illinois native, former Illinois State standout and current Jacksonville...
The Wisconsin State Fair Park officials are excited to announce the 170th Wisconsin State Fair will take place in accordance with health guidelines at...
Here are today’s Nerd News! headlines: Rumors have surfaced that JJ Abrams may be rebooting the Superman franchise. Yes, another Superman reboot, can...
If you still need to get vaccinated, the Winnebago County Health Department says it’s offering COVID-19 vaccines on Sunday, May 2nd, with no appointment...
Here are today’s Nerd News! headlines: “Mortal Kombat” despite mixed reviews, was the top earner of the weekend. The Warner Bros release debuted at $22-point-five-million...
Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, has acquired North American VOD rights to the faith-themed romantic drama WITHOUT...
Keith Country Day School, the region’s only nationally ranked, independent college-prep school, today announced it is offering five full-tuition scholarships for new students entering 7th through...
Humpback whales are highly intelligent, extremely social, and they have been around for millions of years. The females come to Tonga islands to bear...
Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow and the Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District are giving away trees. Starting...
ArtScene is back! On Friday and Saturday, several locations throughout the Rockford region will host different artists and exhibits to showcase talented artists...
Just when you thought Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups couldn’t get any better….Here comes Reese’s Makeup! Following in the footsteps of Peep’s and Chipotle, The...
The Rockford Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce it will record The Orchestra Sings, a lively and interactive concert for Rockford area students, on Friday, April...
Winnebago County recently received $8.3 million from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help people stay in their homes and to...
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and CDC (Center for Disease Control) made the announcement on Tuesday that they recommend “pausing” the use of...
Television game show “Jeopardy!” recently announced who will be guest-hosting and when. When NFL Quarterback Aaron Rodgers wraps up his Jeopardy hosting stint, CNN...
Amazon has leased a 140,000-square-foot portion of the vacant former Bon-Ton distribution center at 4650 Shepherd Trail. The company plans to operate a value-added...
Throughout the entire month of March, Jersey Mike’s and The Literacy Council joined forces to raise funds for The Literacy Council during Jersey Mike’s...
Just two weeks after being named the Chicago Bears High School All Star, Harlem quarterback James Cooper Jr. has broken the NIC-10’s passing record....
Friday’s Games: Belvidere (0-3) vs Belvidere North (0-3) 6pm kickoff Guilford (2-1) vs Freeport (2-1) 6pm kickoff Jefferson (0-2) vs East (2-1) 7pm kickoff...
President of Business Operations for the Rockford Icehogs Mike Peck spoke with WXRX about the Chicago Blackhawks pending purchase of the ‘Hogs and why...
Starting Monday, April 12th, Illinois will be moving into the next phase of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, Governor Pritzker announced. Any Illinois resident who is...
According to The State Journal-Register, the total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses that have been administered across Illinois has topped 8.4 million. State officials...
Over the next three years, Rockford Schools will receive $220 million in federal dollars. Addressing the learning loss and other investments that have been...
Our local public libraries have been tested in so many ways this past year. From expanding their menu of available online programs to offering curbside...
Winnebago County recently received $8.3 million from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help people stay in their homes and to...
Only Krispy Kreme would roll out new donuts RIGHT BEFORE swimsuit season. The doughnut company has released two Oreo creations. This marks the first...
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that Illinois will folllow suit with Federal authorities and extend the deadline for state taxes to be filed no...
Congratulations to all the talented athletes who were named to the NIC-10 (Northern Illinois Conference) all-conference teams! MVPs and coaches were named as well....
Warning: CUTENESS OVERLOAD! SwedishAmerican’s Level 3 NICU in Rockford celebrated the Easter holiday this week by dressing up some of the babies as “Peeps.”...
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful’s Annual Golf Event is a fundraiser designed to raise money for our college scholarship program. It is open to golfers...
The revitalization of the South Main Street corridor in Rockford continues with a new project from Urban Equity Properties. The plan calls for converting...
Carpenter’s Place in Rockford needs your help providing breakfast or lunch to their homeless guests in April. To be in compliance with the Winnebago...
Mike Peck, President of Business Operations for the Icehogs talked to WXRX about the upcoming series against the Chicago Wolves. (warning: some content may...
The 16th annual Garden Bazaar at Court Street Methodist Church is coming on Friday, May 14th! You’ll find your favorite annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables,...
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Cody Schiffman, from Rockford, is assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), conducts maintenance...
John Flanagan of Rockford Hawg Hunters/Benefit Fishing Tourney outlines the return of the annual Open Team Bass Fishing Tournament on the Rock River in...
Exciting news out of Beloit! Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers confirmed his support and concurrence for the Ho-Chunk Nation’s proposed Beloit project today, paving the...
Fresco at the Gardens is reopening Tuesday, March 30th, after being closed since November. Because of the ongoing pandemic, the restaurant owner says space...
Congratulations to Roscoe Middle School 8th grader, Avani Joshi, for winning her 2nd regional spelling bee title on March 17, 2021. Her winning word...
Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens invites you to experience the magical world of butterflies! Enjoy being surrounded by live butterflies in the tropical conservatory and...
This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed, limited-edition bobblehead featuring Loyola University Chicago’s Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt,...
Spring Break is right around the corner and instead of traveling out of state, the Rockford Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is encouraging residents...
Every true RockFOODian loves hot, fresh, Mrs. Fisher’s Chips! Now, they are back frying with shortening again with their St.Paddy’s Hot Bag Sale! You...
Rockford’s Habitat For Humanity Executive Director Keri Asevedo discusses how the pandemic affected their ability to build homes in 2020 and the build schedule...
The CDC has released its first guidelines for those who have been fully vaccinated. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the last required dose...
On March 8, 2021, International Women’s Day, Rockford’s Illinois Bank & Trust, a subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., presented a donation of $10,000...
Rockford Park District’s Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens offers unique and fun “TO GrOw” classes with nature-themed projects for ages five and up to create...
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) announced today that Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara has signed on to rappel 8 stories down the historic SupplyCore...
Congratulations, Chicago White Sox fans, According to NJonlinegambling.com, you are the most boozed up fans in the biz. They did a survey that mapped...
Earlier this week, news broke about the possibility of the Chicago Blackhawks purchasing the Rockford Icehogs. Mike Peck, President of Business Operations for the...
We have an easy St. Patrick’s Day Martini recipe to share thanks to our friends at Perfectly Seasoned Catering in Roscoe. Ingredients: Melon Liqueur...
SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health, celebrated the opening of its new Women and Children’s Hospital with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 4, 2021....
Derry Enterprises, Inc. of Machesney Park announced that it has acquired O.K. Fasteners, a Huck and mechanical fastener distributor based in Troy, IL. O.K....
Derry Enterprises, Inc. of Machesney Park announced that it has acquired O.K. Fasteners, a Huck and mechanical fastener distributor based in Troy, IL. O.K....
Bill Grennell of The Literacy Council discusses the mission and details their partnership with Jersey Mike’s Subs in March for their Month of Giving....
iFiber, a provider of high-speed network transport services to both the public and private sector in Northwest Illinois and beyond, recently worked with SwedishAmerican...
Would you watch five seasons of “Friends” for $1,000? BestValueSchools.org is now offering five viewers the chance to win $1,000 each by watching the first...
COVID-19 Moderna vaccines that were scheduled to arrive this week for Mercyhealth, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center, and SwedishAmerican in Winnebago County have...
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are almost the perfect candy blending chocolate and creamy peanut butter together in one delicious treat. Can you improve on...
Recently, Insurify named Rockford as one of the 2021 Best Cities for New Homebuyers. Insurify, an insurance quotes comparison website, named one city per...
Join the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce, League of Women Voters, NAACP, and Wisconsin Health Professionals for Climate Action for this 90 min candidate...
Discovery Center is temporarily expanding its hours to provide more playful learning opportunities for families while their children are on Spring Break. Hours: Monday,...
A politician in Northern Ireland named Colin Pidgeon actually “caught a pigeon” during a virtual meeting, and announced it to everyone else. They all had a...
Triple Crown Sports and the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau have announced that the UW Health Sports Factory in downtown Rockford has been...
A $772,000 state grant will help construct downtown’s first new residential building since 1975. Bush Construction, a company located in Davenport, Iowa, will develop a six-story...
Rockford United Labor, AFL-CIO, in collaboration with a coalition of community groups such as the American Association of University Women, League of Women Voters,...
The SwedishAmerican Foundation is excited to announce it will award grants through its fifth annual Caring for Our Community Grant Program. The Foundation will...
Christopher Engler, English teacher at Harlem High School, discusses how his drama students used the pandemic as an opportunity to adapt their stage version...
Andrea Cook from the Rockford Area Convention And Visitors Bureau pays us a weekly visit to discuss what’s happening in your backyard this weekend, including a drive...
Financial Advisor Jakob Loescher with Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Rockford, landed on Forbes’ 2021 Best-In-State Wealth...
Apparently the pandemic hasn’t stopped the Tooth Fairy. According to Delta Dental’s 23rd annual Tooth Fairy Poll, they found the national average is...
The Fighting Illini are looking to rebound after a lackluster performance offensively last time out verse Michigan State. The 5th ranked Illini struggled to...
Starting Thursday, February 25th, more people in Illinois will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Expanding Phase 1B, Illinois is prioritizing individuals with...
During these pandemic times, Americans have apparently been turning to tacos for comfort. A TOP Data study has revealed that consumption of tacos has...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded $134 million to 93 PHAs throughout the state of Illinois. Rockford Housing Authority received...
John Groh of the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau discusses their Diversity Initiatives announced in honor of Black History Month, and how the...
Rockford Symphony Orchestra’s “Local Pairings” is a new RSO Zoom free four-part series that will pair one area musician and an RSO classical musician to discuss...
Show your support for women-owned businesses here in the Stateline. Several women-owned local businesses in Beloit have teamed up to offer a 3-day shopping...
Kevin Diemer was honored with his third consecutive Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference South Division Player of the Week award, the conference announced early Tuesday morning....
From February 26 through March 21, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) will support the world’s strongest and youngest female entrepreneurs as they host...
Happy National Margarita Day! To celebrate this delicious occasion, this week’s Stateline in 60 brings us to Mexico Clasico located at 3929 Broadway in...
The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) along with Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, announced the construction of the new international cargo center to be located at the...
The Rockford Area Economic Council invites you to two informative sessions to learn more about the Paycheck Protection Program with DCEO & SBA. February...
he Education and Manufacturers Council is starting a Golf League and wants to gauge interest. Extending this to the Women of Today’s Manufacturing network...
Mike Peck, Director of Business Operations for the Rockford Icehogs, joins us for a conversation about getting back in the broadcast booth, the many...
Apparently during the COVID-19 pandemic, more than half of Americans have not used their vacation time. So, Jameson Irish Whiskey will encourage people to...
Disney released its first trailer for Cruella, a spinoff of “101 Dalmatians” starring actress Emma Stone as Cruella de Vil. Disney said the film ‘features the...
Happening now: City First Church located at 5950 Spring Creek Road in Rockford is hosting a food distribution today until supplies last. The Northern...
NIU women’s basketball rides a five-game winning streak into this weekend’s make-up series with Kent State at the NIU Convocation Center. The Huskies defeated...
After a slow start, the IceHogs decided to make some moves. They have released goaltender Scott Darling from his Professional Tryout Agreement. The former...
Ken-Rock Community Center, 625 Adams Street is now accepting appointments for older adults to get their Taxes Prepared at no cost! They are accepting...
Adam Sandler celebrated the 25th anniversary of Happy Gilmore on Tuesday by recreating his character’s iconic swing. Adam said this was the first time since 1996 he had taken the three-step...
Rockford researcher Dr. Ramaswamy Kalyanasundaram has been named the 2020 Inventor of the Year by the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Kalyanasundaram is the...
Carpenter’s Place in Rockford needs your help providing meals to their homeless community. Each of the shamrocks above represent an open meal slot in...
The “crying from laughter” emoji is apparently NOT COOL, according to the younger generation. The Reason? It’s become too mainstream. According to the...
The “crying from laughter” emoji is apparently NOT COOL, according to the younger generation. The Reason? It’s become too mainstream. According to the...
Early Monday morning, former State Senator Paul Schimpf, of Waterloo, announced his candidacy for Governor. He announced his campaign in a video conference and...
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful will close both of its recycle centers on Saturday, 2/13/21, due to the extreme cold predicted. Closed are: 4665 Hydraulic...
Midway Village Museum is giving back to healthcare workers with its “Sock Monkey Nelson Loves Healthcare Heroes,” a free day of admissions for healthcare...
Judy Johnson, the owner of Quixotic Bakery, fought a long battle with COVID-19, which she overcame. Now to say ‘Thank-you’ to SwedishAmerican workers she...
Andrea Cook from the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau once again joins us to chat about what’s going down in the Rockford Region this weekend,...
The Big Ten announced Tuesday night their plans to relocate the conference’s postseason basketball tournament from the United Center in Chicago to Lucas...
Local Rockfoodians can now pick up BBQ at a new restaurant in downtown Rockford. Little Nick’s BBQ, located at 3118 Auburn Street, opened Wednesday,...
There have been reports of coyotes roaming neighborhoods in the city of Rockford this winter. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, coyotes...
Wisconsin State Fair and The Original Cream Puffs® officials are debuting the all-new Strawberry Cream Puff and the return of the popular Cocoa Cream Puff. The new Strawberry Cream...
Due to the continuing caution of COVID-19 surrounding the Michigan Wolverines basketball program the scheduled showdown between the 3rd ranked Wolverines and the 6th...
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden has joined the Museums For All program! Museums For All is a national cooperative initiative between the Institute of...
Hundreds of SwedishAmerican healthcare workers will form a hospital “hug” in recognition of the past year battling COVID-19. Employees from SwedishAmerican, a division of...
Warning: Cuteness Overload! Kids from Alpine Academy, per an initiative by county leaders State Sen. Dave Syverson and Winnebago County Board Chairman Joe Chiarelli,...
The Irish Marching Society of Rockford is planning a St. Patrick’s Driving Parade for Saturday, March 13th, 2021. The marching parade and PaddyFest have...
Forest City Diagnostic Imaging in Rockford has announced that it has acquired Summit Radiology, in order to better serve the greater communities of Northern...
In Youth We Trust, the youth philanthropy program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, has announced the recipients of the 2021 IYWT Adult/Nonprofit...
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful will close both of its recycle centers on Saturday, 2/6/21, due to the extreme cold predicted. Closed locations: 4665 Hydraulic...
Fred VanVleet set a franchise record with 54 points and hit a career-best 11 3-pointers as the Toronto Raptors beat the short-handed Orlando Magic 123-108...
Still having trouble tasting or smelling long after your COVID-19 recovery? Turns out you aren’t alone! It’s happened to millions of COVID-19 survivors and...
Organizers of Summerfest announced Tuesday that the festival will be moving to September. According to their Facebook past, they feel the need to push...
