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Stroll on State Needs Your Help Decorating

November 20, 2019 @ 9:14 am

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...

Pet Photos With Santa

November 19, 2019 @ 3:21 pm

At CherryVale Mall on Monday November 25th....

Help Decorate Downtown Rockford This Weekend!

November 18, 2019 @ 5:42 pm

This weekend, downtown Rockford will begin its transformation into the Christmas wonderland that has become so crucial to the Stroll On State and downtown...

38 AWESOME HOMEMADE GIFT IDEAS FOR $20 OR LESS!

November 18, 2019 @ 3:42 pm

Well, it’s that time of year again! Time to make that dreaded Christmas shopping list. Let’s be honest; how many of us put ourselves...

Kris Versteeg & IceHogs Agree to Split

November 18, 2019 @ 10:46 am

Two time Stanley Cup Champion and Captain of our Rockford Icehogs, Kris Versteeg decided it was time to step away from the game. Versteeg...

Largest Rockford IceHogs Hockey Fight Caught on Camera [VIDEO]

November 15, 2019 @ 9:06 am

The largest Rockford IceHogs hockey fight that ever broke out at The BMO Harris Bank Center was caught on camera....

12 Old School Activities You Can Do With Your Kids This Weekend

November 14, 2019 @ 2:29 pm

What I’m about to tell you may shock you; but when I was a kid, we didn’t have computers or cell phones. We didn’t...

Christkindlmarket in Milwaukee is full of treasures!

November 14, 2019 @ 1:38 pm

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...

Rockford Police Dealing with Storm Drain Grate Thieves

November 13, 2019 @ 9:05 am

According to WTVO, A number of storm drain grates have gone missing in Rockford. Now detectives in the Rockford Police Department are looking...

Loves Park Changes Town Slogan

November 13, 2019 @ 6:28 am

Sometimes ya just gotta rebrand yourself...

The Origin of Rockford Street Names

November 12, 2019 @ 2:29 pm

Why were they named that way?...

10 Vintage Life Skills That Everyone Should Practice Today

November 11, 2019 @ 1:30 pm

Making ends meet these days can be tough. I know for me personally, I’m extremely thankful that my parents taught me how to live...

Winnebago and Boone County Warming Centers 2019-2020

November 8, 2019 @ 6:59 am

With temperatures dropping, Winnebago and Boone County have released a list of warming centers to help keep the Stateline warm for the 2019-2020....

The Wall That Heals will Stop in Belvidere in May

November 5, 2019 @ 7:08 am

Honoring Vietnam Veterans, The Wall That Heals will make a stop in Belvidere in May of 2020....

Rockton MMA Fighter TKO's opponent in UFC 244

November 4, 2019 @ 11:03 am

Will this mean that Corey ‘Overtime’ Anderson’s time for a title shot is finally here?...

Santa Coming to CherryVale Friday

November 4, 2019 @ 10:06 am

It seems a little early, but Santa Claus is making his arrival at CherryVale Mall this Friday (11/8). The party starts at 5:30p....

High School Football Playoffs, Round One in the Books!

November 3, 2019 @ 10:04 pm

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...

Design Rockford Mayor's Christmas Card

November 1, 2019 @ 12:05 pm

Rockford Mayor Thomas McNamara designs a different Christmas Card every year. To make the card more unique, this year he is asking for help...

Harlem Middle School Students Hoping To Get To Washington D.C.

November 1, 2019 @ 7:41 am

Students at Harlem Middle School are raising money to go to Washington D.C....

Car Crashes into Funeral Home in Downtown Rockford [VIDEO]

October 31, 2019 @ 10:33 am

This just goes to show people can’t drive in the first snowfall of the year....

Comedian John Crist Takes a Tour of Rockford [VIDEO]

October 31, 2019 @ 8:52 am

Comedian John Crist was in Rockford over the weekend and his tour of Rockford is the funniest thing you will see all day....

Last Week For The Festival Of Frights In Rockford

October 29, 2019 @ 7:37 am

Halloween season is almost over 🙁 But you still have time to enjoy it and have some fun!...

Hard Rock Rockford Proposal Sent to Springfield

October 28, 2019 @ 12:48 pm

It’s official…there’s no turning back now! Rockford and Hard Rock’s proposal to build a Casino just of 90 and State St. is heading to...

The Giving Trees

October 24, 2019 @ 5:41 pm

Anytime is a good time to be in the Forest City...

Helping...It's for OUR Dogs!

October 23, 2019 @ 1:14 pm

Full disclosure here…but this article will have taken 2 hours to write because I. LOVE. POLICE DOGS!!! And they deserve all the funding! And...

David Ross Set to be Cubs Next Manager

October 23, 2019 @ 12:57 pm

It looks like the Cubs found their next manager. Not in an experienced guy like like Joe Girardi, Mark Loretta, or any of the...

Top 7 Pet Safety Tips For Halloween

October 22, 2019 @ 11:42 am

Halloween is fun time for adults and children, dressing up in costumes and going around the neighborhood collecting candy, but it can also be...

Get a FREE Pumpkin in Loves Park This Weekend

October 22, 2019 @ 9:07 am

Free pumpkins, face painting, apple cider and more will be given to the community this weekend!...

This Week in the Stateline 10-20-19: Rock House Kids & Midway Village and Museum

October 20, 2019 @ 8:01 am

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This Week in the Stateline 10-20-19: Rock Hou...

This Week In The Stateline

This Week in the Stateline 10-20-19: Rock House Kids & Midway Village and Museum

October 20, 2019 @ 8:01 am

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This Week in the Stateline 10-20-19: Rock Hou...

This Week In The Stateline

Trick or Treating in The Stateline

October 17, 2019 @ 12:29 pm

Here is a list of towns in Northern Illinois and their designated Halloween ‘Trick or Treat’ times:...

Trick or Treating in The Stateline

October 17, 2019 @ 12:29 pm

Here is a list of towns in Northern Illinois and their designated Halloween ‘Trick or Treat’ times:...

4 Real Rockford Haunts Caught on Video

October 17, 2019 @ 9:35 am

There are a lot of great haunted houses you can hit up this time of year, but nothing beats the real thing, right? Here...

Recreational Marijuana Dispensary Coming to Rockford

October 16, 2019 @ 11:13 am

Thanks to the bill signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker in June, Illinois is set to become the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana. Soon,...

RRVP Fundraiser A Success

October 15, 2019 @ 2:08 pm

This past Friday, I had the opportunity to attend the Rock River Valley Pantry’s annual Round Up For Hunger fundraiser. I was so glad...

How Did Bloody Gulch Road in Dixon Get It's Name, Anyway?

October 15, 2019 @ 8:02 am

The creepy legend on how Bloody Gulch Road in Dixon, IL got it’s name involves a pocket watch, a murder and the Bible....

Free Admission To The Rockford Art Museum!

October 15, 2019 @ 7:57 am

If you’ve always wanted to experience the Rockford Art Museum, now is the time!...

Halloween Fun Is Waiting For You This Weekend At Midway Village Museum

October 14, 2019 @ 3:37 pm

Looking for something “spooky” to do this upcoming weekend? Then you may want to check out the activities going on this Saturday and Sunday...

Hard Rock Planning Temporary Casino at Giovanni's

October 10, 2019 @ 12:12 pm

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...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: My Close Call With Breast Cancer

October 10, 2019 @ 11:21 am

In case you haven’t seen the thousands of pink ribbons, bows, buttons, shirts, hats and everything else out there this month, October is Breast...

Halloween in The Stateline Area

October 9, 2019 @ 11:30 am

Everything Halloween related in the Stateline area, in one convenient spot....

19 Stateline Trunk Or Treats Your Kiddos Need To Visit This October

October 9, 2019 @ 9:03 am

Got little ones that are already bugging you about trick-or-treating? Well, here’s a list of hot spots around the Stateline area of where they...

19 Stateline Trunk Or Treats Your Kiddos Need To Visit This October

October 9, 2019 @ 9:03 am

Got little ones that are already bugging you about trick-or-treating? Well, here’s a list of hot spots around the Stateline area of where they...

Louis C.K. Coming to Rockford

October 7, 2019 @ 12:11 pm

One of the biggest names in comedy, Louis C.K. has been lying low since 2017 when he admitted that sexual misconduct claims made by...

These Rockford Area Stores Will Be Closed On Thanksgiving 2019

October 7, 2019 @ 8:51 am

These Rockford Area Stores will be closed for Thanksgiving, allowing their workers to spend time with their families for the holiday....

This Week in the Stateline 10-06-19: Rock River Valley Food Pantry & RAMP

October 6, 2019 @ 7:42 am

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This Week in the Stateline 10-06-19: Rock Riv...

Half A Tank: A Chilly Weekend At Home & Gerry's Pizza

October 4, 2019 @ 4:00 pm

Sometimes the weekends are just to “icky” to even leave the house. We had such a weekend but decided to venture out to grab...

Olympic Table Tennis Trials Come to Rockford

October 3, 2019 @ 12:32 pm

This Saturday the North American Olympic Table Tennis Trials are coming to Rockford! It will bring men’s and women’s teams to represent both Team...

Rockford: Register Your Home for Trick or Treaters

October 3, 2019 @ 11:48 am

If you want to make sure Trick or Treaters know you are participating, you’ll have to register your house online....

Help Feed A Hungry Neighbor Here In The Stateline

October 3, 2019 @ 11:20 am

Hey there! It’s me, SuperFan Stacey. Last Friday, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to volunteer with some of my colleagues from...

Chicago Bears' Roquan Smith To Play On Sunday Against Oakland Raiders

October 3, 2019 @ 4:50 am

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith announced that he will play versus the Oakland Raiders in London Sunday. However, Smith refused to discuss the nature...

Float Your Cares Away at Forest City Float

October 2, 2019 @ 9:51 am

Do you ever just need a moment to yourself to relax? Well maybe you can go for a float!...

31 Creative Halloween Costumes From Around The House

October 2, 2019 @ 9:11 am

Hey everybody! SuperFan Stacey here again, this time with some great Halloween costume ideas that don’t have to cost you an arm and a...

31 Creative Halloween Costumes From Around The House

October 2, 2019 @ 9:11 am

Hey everybody! SuperFan Stacey here again, this time with some great Halloween costume ideas that don’t have to cost you an arm and a...

31 Creative Halloween Costumes From Around The House

October 2, 2019 @ 9:11 am

Hey everybody! SuperFan Stacey here again, this time with some great Halloween costume ideas that don’t have to cost you an arm and a...

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Needs Volunteers

October 1, 2019 @ 3:43 pm

Want to pitch in and save the environment? Need service hours or want to volunteer to a meaningful cause? Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful needs...

Rock River Valley Pantry Round Up For Hunger Event

October 1, 2019 @ 2:14 pm

Want to have fun and help a great cause? The Rock River Valley Pantry’s annual fund-raiser, Round Up for Hunger – Rock and Roll!...

Thirteen Percent of Winn. Co. Facing Hunger: Here's How To Find Food, Help

October 1, 2019 @ 1:09 pm

With 13% of our community in Winnebago County facing hunger issues, the Northern Illinois Food Bank goes to work daily to help lessen that...

Thirteen Percent of Winn. Co. Facing Hunger: ...

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Thirteen Percent of Winn. Co. Facing Hunger: Here's How To Find Food, Help

October 1, 2019 @ 1:09 pm

With 13% of our community in Winnebago County facing hunger issues, the Northern Illinois Food Bank goes to work daily to help lessen that...

Thirteen Percent of Winn. Co. Facing Hunger: ...

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Beer For Good: New PSB IPA To Benefit United Way of Rock River Valley

October 1, 2019 @ 11:51 am

It looks like beer, it smells like beer, and it definitely tastes like beer…but it’s actually more!...

Trick Or Treat Times For The Stateline 2019

October 1, 2019 @ 7:09 am

It’s time to dust off that cape, sharpen your vampire teeth and get out your witches broom because Halloween is right around the corner!...

31 Haunted Havens On "Half A Tank" Of Gas For Halloween

September 30, 2019 @ 1:26 pm

It’s that time of year again! Halloween is just around the corner and if you’re looking for a fright, here’s a list to get...

31 Haunted Havens On "Half A Tank" Of Gas For Halloween

September 30, 2019 @ 1:26 pm

It’s that time of year again! Halloween is just around the corner and if you’re looking for a fright, here’s a list to get...

Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary Needs Your Help

September 30, 2019 @ 1:04 pm

Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary will be saving dogs from Texas from the recent flooding. Due to space and lack of “forever” families being found...

Six Flags Fright Fest 2019: A post terror review

September 30, 2019 @ 11:39 am

It’s that time of year again! The temps are cooler, the leaves are turning, and that Giant orange “Fright Fest” flag is flying over...

Terrorism Charges Brought Against Suspect Accused Of Driving Into Chicago Mall

September 30, 2019 @ 5:00 am

A man accused of driving an SUV through a suburban Chicago shopping mall was charged Sunday with a state terrorism and ordered held without...

Chicago Cubs Part Ways With Manager Joe Maddon After Five Seasons

September 30, 2019 @ 4:55 am

The Chicago Cubs and manager Joe Maddon are parting ways, team president Theo Epstein and Maddon announced together on Sunday. Maddon, 65, led the...

IceHogs Hosting Family Event This Saturday

September 26, 2019 @ 10:21 am

The Rockford IceHogs are hosting a family friendly, event packed watch party to cheer on the Chicago Blackhawks this weekend....

Indoor City Market Now Open!

September 26, 2019 @ 6:56 am

Outdoor City Market is wrapping up, but indoor City Market is just getting started!...

Katie's Cup Adds Concert Series Dates

September 25, 2019 @ 12:52 pm

Katie’s Cup has added concert series dates! They are happening on Thursdays and Saturdays. The cool thing is, no cover. Katie’s just asks that...

Who Rescued Who? A Love Story With Eight Paws

September 24, 2019 @ 1:20 pm

Hi there! It’s me again, Superfan Stacey. Here today to tell you about a great place to look for that special furry friend. PAWS...

Bun E. Carlos & Rick Nielsen May Disagree on Casino

September 24, 2019 @ 12:58 pm

Former Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos took a bit of a shot at Rick Nielsen in a Facebook post Monday night. Bun offered the choice of...

Movie B'n Filmed in Rockford Is Looking For You!

September 24, 2019 @ 7:27 am

Ever wanted to be in a movie?...

Stroll on State Looking For Volunteers

September 23, 2019 @ 7:18 am

The 7th Annual Stroll on State is just under 75 days away and the Rockford Area Visitors and Convention Bureau is now accepting applications...

Alligator Found in Machesney Park [PHOTO]

September 23, 2019 @ 6:41 am

Can someone please explain to me why there was an alligator in Machesney Park?...

Rockford's airport earns top distinction!

September 19, 2019 @ 3:20 pm

Rockford International Airport is soaring to new heights! (I would like to immediately like to apologize for the proceeding pun…)...

5 THINGS TO DO FOR FREE IN MADISON THIS WEEKEND

September 19, 2019 @ 12:50 pm

Hi There! It’s me, Superfan Stacey with another travel tip. How would you like to take a trip to Madison, WI this weekend for...

Volunteers Needed for Lockwood Park Pumpkin Fest

September 19, 2019 @ 10:47 am

Lockwood Park Pumpkin Fest needs some help. They are looking for volunteers to help run the fest from October 12-14. If you want to...

Dog Haus Biergarten Closes

September 18, 2019 @ 10:29 am

Dog Haus Biergarten is no more. They announced the “difficult decision” to close their Walton St. location on Tuesday. They offer hoofing it to...

Smokey Bones: A BBQ Lover's New Hangout in the 815!!

September 18, 2019 @ 9:11 am

Lori from “The Morning X” on 104.9 The X and “Average” JoePitt from 95.3 The Bull were invited to try out the AMAZING BBQ...

The Postal Shoppe is B'n Awesome By Stopping Scammers!

September 13, 2019 @ 8:27 am

The Postal Shoppe is always looking out for their customers....

Free Homecoming Dresses in Rockford

September 10, 2019 @ 7:56 am

Local students in need are invited to pick out free homecoming dresses at Becca’s Closet, a ministry of Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries....

Tour 8 Founding Member Gravesites in Roscoe This Weekend

September 9, 2019 @ 8:07 am

If roaming cemeteries are your thing, this is made for you....

Discovery Center Museum is FREE to Grandparents on September 8th

September 5, 2019 @ 9:38 am

National Grandparent’s Day is Sunday, September 8th and the Discovery Center Museum is offering a great way to celebrate!...

North 2nd Street in Rockford Will Close For Bicycle Riders in September

August 28, 2019 @ 12:48 pm

Cycle on 2nd, a recreational, non-competitive community bicycle ride, returns September 8, 2019....

3 Stateline Cities Named Safest in Illinois

August 28, 2019 @ 6:50 am

A new report lists the safest cities in Illinois. Three popular cities in the Stateline have been named in the Top 100!...