Starting Wednesday, October 7th, Anderson Japanese Gardens will be waiving photography fees every Wednesday during the month. The public is welcome to take photos...
SwedishAmerican’s Immediate Care will move to a new location on North Mulford Road in Rockford this week. Beginning Wednesday, September 23 at 8 a.m.,...
Beer: IPA by Alesmith Brewing Company Brewery location: San Diego, CA Website: alesmith.com Purchased at: Artale & Company – Wine, Beer, Spirits; Spring Creek...
Residents in Durand, IL celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Sunday, September 20th. The monument is located in Durand’s...
Two local pumpkin patches opened for the season this past weekend. “The Lindberg Pumpkin Patch” in Caledonia opened on Thursday, September 17th and “Thyme...
~From OSF Healthcare As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s almost time for flu season, which typically runs from October through March....
First round nominations are open through October 23rd, 2020. We have updated the nomination rules in response to the current COVID-19 situation. Nomination Criteria...
The Rockford Symphony Orchestra Board is pleased to announce that it is officially launching the “Larsen Legacy Campaign” – a $500,000 fundraising effort named...
After 71 years of hosting Greenwich Village Art Fair outside in downtown Rockford, Illinois, the Rockford Art Museum has announced that this year’s fair...
AT&T introduces Access from AT&T program, a low-cost internet service for eligible households participating in the National School Lunch Program and Head Start. The...
The City of Rockford Community and Economic Development Department invites existing businesses with five or fewer employees to apply September 14-18 for a $10,000...
The Illinois EPA hosts a Household Hazardous Waste collection, 8am to 3pm, on September 19 at Belvidere Boone County at Belvidere-Administration Campus, 1212 Logan...
Northern Illinois – Recent health and safety guidelines affected many youth serving organizations, and Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is no different. The...
The Governor announced the opening of the second round of the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) Program. These grants will be available to all small businesses...
On Tuesday, September 15th, the Nicholas Conservatory was lit up gold to support children battling cancer. September is recognized around the world as Childhood...
Discovery Center Museum today announced that it has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winner for Attractions. Based on a full year of...
Beginning Wednesday, September 16th, a section of School Street between Irving Avenue and Orchard Park Road will temporarily close for sewer repairs. The City...
Yes please! Habitat for Humanity of Boone County is hosting their annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser Drive-Thru Saturday, September 19th from 5pm – 7pm at...
Rockford native and Engineman 2nd Class Samantha Riley participated in a 9/11 remembrance walk while aboard the USS Sterett, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer....
Get out and ride your bike before the cold weather really hits! Thanks to multiple donations from community members, bike organizations, and local bike...
Sample the area’s best seasonal farmers market! At the Edgebrook Farmers Market, local farmers display their highest quality vegetables, fruits, flowers and plants as...
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois has launched “Mystery Bags to Go” online shop on their website with curbside or in-store pick-up starting Friday, September...
Due to the pandemic, many local restaurants unfortunately have been forced to close their doors, some temporarily and some permanently. This is the case...
The Northern Illinois Food Bank has been helping families throughout the entire pandemic with drive-thru food distribution pop-up markets and are holding another one...
Ice skating and hockey lessons are returning to Carlson Ice Arena in September! Rockford Park District’s Learn to Skate and Jr. IceHogs/Learn to Play...
Discovery Center Museum is adding two new categories of classes to its fall offerings. In addition to classes for homeschool students, Discovery Center is...
YWCA Northwestern Illinois is committed to serving families and students during these uncertain times; even when families are engaged in virtual education. The YWCA...
Discovery Center Museum is adding two new categories of classes to its fall offerings. In addition to classes for homeschool students, Discovery Center is...
This one-day-only market will take place at the Rockford City Market and will focus on vintage (and vintage-like) vendors with quality vintage, antique, and...
This one-day-only market will take place at the Rockford City Market and will focus on vintage (and vintage-like) vendors with quality vintage, antique, and...
Womanspace is creating a unique collaborative group to design an athleisure wear collection facilitated by fashion merchandiser Rose Ingrassia and Jhoole founder, Hannah Warren....
Exelon Generation announced August 27th, that they plan to retire Illinois’ Byron Generating Station and Dresden Generating Station in the fall of 2021. This...
Edwards Apple Orchard opens Friday, August 28th, and is a favorite fall tradition here in the Stateline. With the ongoing pandemic, this year, guests...
Edwards Apple Orchard opens Friday, August 28th, and is a favorite fall tradition here in the Stateline. With the ongoing pandemic, this year, guests...
Gov. Pritzker held a COVID-19 briefing, Tuesday, August 25th, stating how we can move forward into the restore Illinois plan. Starting Wednesday, August 25th,...
Crusader Community Health announced today the relocation of its community-based COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Site. The last day at the current Auburn High School location...
Watch your own butterfly grow through Burpee Museum’s Monarch Program! Pick your larva up from Burpee Museum FREE with regular admission. Drive-up “carryout” pickup...
Join Women In The Wind – Blackhawk Valley Chapter on Saturday, September 12th at Kegel Harley-Davidson for their Third Annual Ease The Mind Motorcycle...
Bessie’s Diner located at Southwest Regional Wisconsin Airport (JVL), is hosting a Fly-in or Drive-in Pancake Breakfast Saturday, September 19, from 8 a.m. until...
Savant Wealth Management (formerly Savant Capital Management), a nationally recognized, fee-only advisory firm headquartered in Rockford, has been recognized by InvestmentNews as one of the top 50 fee-only...
Through the Northern Illinois Food Bank’s collaboration with the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Rockford/Winnebago County, there will be a Pop-Up Market THIS Saturday (8/22) in Rockford at the...
Crusader Community Health announced Thursday, August 13th, a temporary change in the format CrusaderNOW!SM Walk-In Clinics. Effective Monday, August 17, 2020, CrusaderNOW! services will only...
Steve Summers interviews Mayor Tom McNamara about the two tornados that ran through the Stateline on Monday, August 10th. The storms left 27,000 people...
Steve Summers interviews Mayor Tom McNamara about the two tornados that ran through the Stateline on Monday, August 10th. The storms left 27,000 people...
The Franchesco’s Restaurant Group announces the latest addition and grand opening of a new restaurant named Benny’s Bar & Lounge. (The Franchesco’s group also...
Savant Wealth Management (formerly Savant Capital Management), a nationally recognized, fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Rockford with eight Chicagoland locations, announced today it has...
Despite the fears of another massive Coronavirus outbreak, thousands of bikers gathered in the small city of Sturgis, South Dakota on Friday, August 7th...
The Winnebago County Animal Shelter is normally busy during the summer but because of the pandemic that was uncertain. But now, despite the COVID-19...
There will be kids who will be enrolled in e-schooling this fall. Now, through Comcast’s Internet Essentials service, qualified families with low income in...
Burpee Museum isn’t letting COVID-19 stop them from holding their annual Monarch Butterfly Program. The museum kicked off their program where you can have...
In partnership with Rockford Art Deli and its #HereForGoodRKFD campaign, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) and Rockford Area Arts Council (RAAC) are...
Due to generous donations from individuals and businesses, Womanspace has put together an exciting online auction to take place from 12 am August 1st–...
Rockford Park District Police invite youth ages 8-16 to participate in its new free three-day Youth Police Academy program to be held Monday-Wednesday, August 10-12, 2020. Ages...
People are really getting innovative by changing their hook-up strategies during the quarantine. Over the past couple of months, the pandemic has created a...
Hurricane Harbor Rockford is now open for the 2020 season. In accordance with Governor Pritzker’s reopening guidelines, the park will operate at reduced attendance...
Through the Food Bank’s collaboration with the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Rockford/Winnebago County, there will be a Pop-Up Market NEXT Saturday (7/25) in Rockford at the old Circuit...
Rockford Public School board approved the removal of the holiday, Columbus Day, on Tuesday night. Columbus Day, a Monday off for staff and students,...
Northern Illinois Rockford Region – The Health Departments in the Northern Illinois Rockford Region (NIR-HDs) remind residents that COVID-19 is still spreading in our communities. The...
Everything is either getting canceled or postponed this summer due to COVID-19. GiGi’s Playhouse wants to follow the guidelines given to them by the...
Tonight and next Saturday night, July 25th, Belvidere’s Hamilton Sunstrand Park will be turned into a drive-in movie theater for everyone to enjoy. According...
Alpine Kiwanis Club, unfortunately, had to make the difficult decision to cancel Brat Day 2020, their signature fundraiser for 48 years. The Funds raised...
Hurricane Harbor Rockford announced that it will open on July 20 for the 2020 season. In accordance with Governor Pritzker’s reopening guidelines, the park...
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses/ID cards and licens plate stickers have been extended an additional month...
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses/ID cards and license plate stickers have been extended an additional month...
If you’re looking for a summertime gig, Hurricane Harbor Rockford and Hurrican Harbor Chicago have gotten word from Governor Pritzker and the Restore Illinois...
Starting this fall, LGBTQ+ history will be included in the Illinois students’ curriculum. They will be required to learn about historic moments made by...
This pandemic has been hard on everyone… pets included! Everyone could use a faithful companion, now thanks to the Bissell Pet Foundation, the Empty...
C-SPAN announced today that Nicole Frazer, a teacher at Jefferson High School in Rockford, Illinois, has been selected as one of five participants in C-SPAN’s 2020 Teacher Fellowship Program. Frazer will...
The Rockford Park District will engage, inspire, enhance job skills, and mentor 100 area youth this summer thanks to a pilot employment program through...
A grant program to help small non-profit organizations provide food and housing assistance will begin taking applications on July 1, Illinois State Treasurer Michael...
James was homeless, living with addictions. He completed an addiction program and entered CP’s housing in 2014. He then secured gainful employment and learned...
Bring your blankets, chairs, and coolers and celebrate the 4th of July at the Rivets Stadium! Rockford and surrounding cities canceled their fireworks show...
Bring your blankets, chairs, and coolers and celebrate the 4th of July at the Rivets Stadium! Rockford and surrounding cities canceled their fireworks show...
Registration is underway for teams and individuals to sign up for Rockford Park District summer 2020 adult slo-pitch softball leagues. Grass leagues are Co-Rec...
A grant opportunity for businesses has been released. Applications are now live for $85 million in new grants to help businesses and communities recover....
Illinois Governor Pritzker released guidelines on Monday for the Coronavirus reopening plan which takes place on Friday. There are four regions that plan on...
President Scott Bierman announced in an email to the campus of Beloit College, starting this Friday, June 19th, the college will celebrate this holiday...
Exciting news in the Stateline! Connect Sports asked the people where the best indoor/outdoor facilities were in the United States and they answered. Mercyhealth...
As Illinois starts opening up for phase 4, Midway Village has decided to offer a mini-camp series called History’s Mysteries which is geared towards...
Parades, fireworks, carnival rides, games, and of course festival food, on top of everything else that has been canceled this summer, Roscoe Lions Club...
THE WINNEBAGO COUNTY TREASURER’S OFFICE WILL BE EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR PROPERTY TAXES TO MONDAY, JUNE 22nd, 2020 The Winnebago County Treasurer Susan Goral’s...
Due to COVID-19, Rock Valley College’s Starlight Theater, unfortunately, had to cancel its 2020 season which included musical productions like, Hello Dolly, Disaster, Dream...
Steve Summers and Mayor Tom McNamara talk about Governor Pritzker’s recent appearance in Rockford, Phase 4 coming for restaurants, COVID Testing now open to...
PLAY BALL! The Rockford Rivets have announced they would be returning to the stadium starting July 1st. The Northwoods League teams which also include...
Dozens of protesters stood outside the Rock River Valley YMCA’s Children’s Learning Center on Wednesday, June 10th, to protest Illinois Gov. Pritzker. Signs read,...
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...
