Steve Summers talks with Mayor McNamara on the protests that happened this past week in Rockford “The protests are incredibly powerful and significant and...
Every year girls look forward to Girl Scout summer camp where they participate in beloved traditions while making outdoor memories that last a lifetime!...
Protests have broken out all over the country due to racial injustice which has been sparked by the death of George Floyd. Celebrities, influencers,...
For several months the Wisconsin State Fair Park Board of Directors and staff have been working tirelessly analyzing all facets of the annual event,...
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois is offering customers curbside pick-up starting Monday, May 18 at two locations – Machesney Park and Crystal Lake –...
WHAT: The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter’s event, Unforgettable Art: An Affair for Alzheimer’s, is going virtual. This year’s Unforgettable Art event will feature a virtual...
In partnership with Rockford Art Deli’s (RAD) Here For Good campaign, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) and Rockford Area Arts Council...
COVID-19 has left brides and grooms postponing their wedding dates or even worse, canceling their wedding. Anderson Japanese Gardens discontinued holding wedding receptions about...
It sounds like rumors flying around that Chicagoland Speedway was being torn down are not true. The rumors started right after NASCAR announced that...
If you’re planning on traveling on Interstate 39/90, be prepared for weekend lane closures due to road construction, near the Rock County S/Shopiere Road...
Unfortunately, several local grocery stores have been running out of items due to COVID-19. Toilet paper, cleaning products, and now meat. Most recently, local...
Every day, more and more events are getting canceled or rescheduled around the United States. From the City Markets and concerts being postponed until...
The Last Dance documentary about the 1998 Chicago Bulls final championship season seems to have captured the world’s attention and has been a welcome...
It’s certain that the kids are missing school… missing their teachers, their classmates, AND their bus drivers! One school district’s bus drivers want to...
Lifescape along with Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) are proud to announce the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has returned to...
The Illinois Trucking Association (ITA) is providing a free lunch for truck drivers on Wednesday, April 29, at the IDOT Weight Station on Interstate...
A regional community COVID-19 Testing Site, located at Rockford’s Auburn High School, will begin MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2020. The site is being supported by...
Crusader Community Health has announced patients can now access primary healthcare services through CRUSADER teleHEALTH appointments. Appointments are available currently to established Crusader patients....
Helen “Sis” Waddell, one of our beloved Rockford Peaches will be celebrating her 90th birthday this week! “Sis” currently lives at the Heritage Woods...
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is proud to host a drive-thru free tree giveaway in celebration of Arbor Day this Friday, April 24th at the Klehm Arboretum...
While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, the novel coronavirus presents unique challenges for...
Illinois Bank & Trust announced contributions totaling $100,000 to support nonprofit organizations in our communities that are leading the response to challenges created...
The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) is ready to collect plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients, joining other blood centers nationwide in an effort...
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful is issuing an urgent call today for all Rockford residents to properly dispose of cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment...
United Way of Rock River Valley (UWRRV) announced today it, in collaboration with the 815 Community Response Team, has awarded $250,000 in the first...
As the latest extension to its #StayHomeRFKD campaign, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is excited to announce Home with the FAM as a...
Unfortunately, The Alpine Kiwanis Board and Club members have decided to cancel 2020 Brat Days. It’s unfortunate as this is their signature fundraising event...
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced a timeline the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is working to fulfill for direct payments made available as a...
Holiday message, COVID-19 Updates, and thought on Rockford Public Schools are discussed this week with Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara. Hear it all right here....
In recent news, popular DJ “DNice” made headlines hosting a listening party on Instagram via his private residence. His act of kindness engaged over...
In recent news, popular DJ “DNice” made headlines hosting a listening party on Instagram via his private residence. His act of kindness engaged over...
United Way of Rock River Valley is committed to connecting residents to prescription savings resources during the coronavirus pandemic through its partnership with FamilyWize,...
A bobblehead of Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is available for purchase at the National Bobblehead...
With construction underway, the speed limit on most of I-39/90 between Madison’s Beltline interchange and the Wisconsin-Illinois border is reduced to 60 mph. The...
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled officially licensed, limited edition dual bobbleheads celebrating the Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs vs....
U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17), along with U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), today discussed how the U.S. Army is utilizing...
According to Attorney general Kwame Roul, Illinois residents are being targeted by a wave of COVID-19 scams. Raoul is urging consumers to exercise caution...
Rockford’s Italian restaurant Lino’s is now offering up their stock room through their curbside carryout Monday through Saturday 11am-3pm. They are calling this their...
Illinois Hospitality Emergency Grant Program for Hotels, Restaurants & Bars: Today, the Governor announced a new $14 million grant program aims to help small hospitality...
The YMCA of Rock River Valley, in partnership with AmeriCorps, Rockford Housing Authority, The Community Action Agency serving Winnebago and Boone Counties, Lifescape Community...
The Salvation Army is regretful to announce that we will be suspending all retail store operations effective immediately. As the information regarding the Covid-19...
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is announcing the postponement of Over the Edge 4 Girl Scouts 2020—its urban rappelling fundraising event. The event originally scheduled for...
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, RACVB is here to help keep our tourism partners and residents informed. Please continue to follow all @GoRockford social channels...
Boone County Health Department is providing emergency response and community guidance during the COVID-19 event. The building located at 1204 Logan Ave. in Belvidere,...
Dear valued customer, The safety and well-being of our customers, communities, and employees are our top priorities, particularly as we face together the COVID-19...
The Rock River Valley Blood Center urgently needs blood donors in the Stateline and surrounding areas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Listed below...
Rockford’s Italian restaurant Lino’s will be offering curbside carryout until further notice. There will be no need to leave your car or re-call once...
In response to the Winnebago County Health Department’s recommendation that all large gatherings be suspended to limit community transmission of COVID-19, and the travel ban...
This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed, limited edition bobblehead featuring Chicago Cubs star shortstop Javier Baez riding a cub. This...
Following two decades of leading Midway Village Museum, David Byrnes is announcing his retirement from the history museum and will step down in December,...
The Rock River Raft Race NFP board proudly announced a successful 2019 raft race resulting in significant donations raised to benefit three local organizations....
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, House Method has published their newest study on the most popular romantic comedies in every state. The team...
The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the promotions of Kristen Paul to the role of director of destination development...
GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford is pleased to announce that Rockford radio veteran Steve Summers, Morning Host for 95.3 the Bull, has accepted an invitation to...
Development plans for the proposed downtown Beloit stadium are coming closer to fruition as a suite of new renderings for the riverside ballpark are...
Collins Aerospace Systems has provided Discovery Center Museum a $75,000 contribution to purchase a Mobile Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Lab to offer...
The Women of Today’s Manufacturing, (WOTM), has named Jaclyn Kolodziej, a Rockford Chamber “40 Leaders under 40” recipient, as board President, and Bethany Mead,...
On Friday, January 10th at Manley’s Belvidere Ford – Lincoln dealership, Karen Manley Kahler presented a Test-Drive check donation of $3,440 to Kelli Ritschel...
january 10, 2020— Winter weather poses unique challenges to people faced with bitter cold, snow and ice. The American Red Cross has steps you should take...
Rockford, IL- Discovery Center has a new temporary exhibition…a make-believe, kid-sized city! In Discovery Town children play as they learn about the people and places that make...
Burger joint partners with Wisconsin basketball hall of famer for latest burger BELOIT, Wisc. (January 6, 2020) – Lucy’s #7 Burger Bar has announced...
Two of Chicagoland’s Largest Independent RIAs Partner to Become One of Nation’s Top Firms Increases Savant’s Chicagoland assets to $3.1 billion; $8 billion nationally...
This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed, limited edition bobblehead featuring Chicago Cubs mascot Clark with a first-of-its-kind built-in calendar that...
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful offers 13 sites in and around Rockford where natural (not flocked) Christmas trees can be chipped and recycled into mulch...
The Rockford Police Department is challenging the Rockford Fire Department to a Battle of the Bells for the second year running, on Friday, December...
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful offers 13 sites in and around Rockford where natural (not flocked) Christmas trees can be chipped and recycled into mulch...
It’s that time of year to decorate downtown Rockford for Stroll on State 2019. Rockford Sharefest is looking for volunteers this Friday and Saturday...
This weekend, downtown Rockford will begin its transformation into the Christmas wonderland that has become so crucial to the Stroll On State and downtown...
Just like The Grinch, you can’t stop Christmas from coming… You can’t stop Christkindlmarkets either. The 2019 edition of Christkindlmarket in front of the...
Lake Forest 21-14 Belvidere North: Costly second half mistakes help lead the Scouts pass the Blue Thunder. After a dominant first drive for Belvidere...
Giovanni’s Restaurant and Convention Center could be adding casino to it’s title, at least temporarily. Hard Rock as released floor plans for Giovanni’s to...
Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith announced that he will play versus the Oakland Raiders in London Sunday. However, Smith refused to discuss the nature...
RAMP is a local non-profit organization that provides services and advocacy that assist individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible....
Each week Steve Summers sits down and chats with those living, working, and breathing life into the Stateline. From community leaders, politicians, veterans, and...
