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...
From March 1st through March 31st, 2021, Womanspace and Jhoole will be hosting their second annual “Experience India” fundraising event, inviting people to support their collaboration...
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...
Crusader Community Health opened its new $16 million clinic and administrative office at 1200 West State Street on Monday, February 1, 2021. The new...
Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2021. (All amounts are presented on an as reported (U.S....
Former Saved by the Bell star Dustin Diamond has died. He was just 44. Diamond had stage-four lung cancer, and after the news broke just last month, his...
Chief Damage Controlman Jeffrey Davis, from Cherry Valley, a graduate of Rockford Christian High School, assigned to USS America (LHA 6), the Navy’s only...
The Rockford Police Department is warning of several inches of wet snow and wind expected Saturday afternoon into Early Sunday… * WHAT…Heavy wet snow...
Carpenter’s Place in Rockford serves breakfast and lunch to their homeless guests, every month, Monday through Friday. They’re urgently looking for volunteers in February...
Every year, Brat Days takes place at Edgebrook in Rockford, Illinois which raises funds for local non-profits serving children, the elderly, the disabled, and...
You’ve probably had a Watchamacallit, that delicious candy bar with the funny sounding name. Well now get ready for it’s cousin, the Whozzeewhatzit! Hershey’s...
Good news! Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties – Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, just received a generous $15,000 grant from the Community...
As heavy snow develops late Monday afternoon, this may make it difficult for evening commuters with slick and dangerous travels. Highway 20 will start...
According to a recent study from the researchers at the University of Illinois, University of Chicago, Harvard Business School, and Harvard University estimated that...
Rockford shoppers were very generous this past holiday shopping season. Schnucks announced the results of their annual “Round Up at the Register” campaign,...
Grab some food to-go! “To-Go” Rockford Region Restaurant Week is here at participating restaurants all over the region! During this year’s Restaurant Week,...
Since October, local restaurants and bars have been limited to outdoor seating, curbside pick up, and delivery options only. This has affected our service...
Small non-profits that provide food, housing assistance, and workforce and economic development can apply for funding through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Program, Illinois State...
Proud Rockfordian Fred VanVleet is all about giving back to the community. The Toronto Raptors superstar recently donated money for 500 winter coats...
In 2020, twelve Illinois sites made the National Register of Historic places, including the Rockford Woman’s Club. The club is dedicated to the arts,...
What Super Bowl champion will host ‘Jeopardy!’? The answer…”Who is Aaron Rodgers?” On Tuesday, January 12th, the Green Bay Packers Quarterback announced that he...
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden has just announced a new partnership with Franchesco’s Ristorante. The Franchesco’s team will be heading up all venue rentals...
Ben & Jerry’s is now selling ice cream for dogs! Now your dog can enjoy frozen treats like a peanut-butter-and-pretzel flavor, and a cookie-and-pumpkin...
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois is operating its free income tax preparation and filing sites beginning January 25, 2021. Our online appointment schedule and...
Former Blackhawks and IceHogs netminder, Corey Crawford is hanging up his skates. After 13 seasons and two Stanley Cup Championships with the Chicago Blackhawks,...
At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 27th, K9 Loki was killed. His handler, Deputy Rosenkranz, was conducting a traffic stop and speaking to...
The American Red Cross of Northwest Illinois announces the appointment of Erica Smith and Rev. Antwon Maurice Funches, Sr. to the organization’s board of...
Charcuterie boards have become the latest trend, mainly focused on a bunch of different cured meat and cheeses. People have become really creative in...
January 7th, 2021 was National Bobblehead Day, and to celebrate, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled six officially licensed, limited-edition Rockford Peaches AAGPBL...
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has announced that beginning on January 15th, any region that has met IDPH metrics for a reduction of mitigations will...
According to its parent company Highland Ventures, LTD, Family Video is set to close all of its locations. Selling movies, video games, CBD products,...
Tami Kellerman joined Beloit Health System (BHS) on November 30, 2020, as the Executive Director of Foundation, Marketing and Community Relations. Ms. Kellerman comes...
Tuesday’s (January 5th) Mega Millions jackpot and Wednesday’s (January 6th) Powerball jackpot are now both over 400 million dollars! It’s the third time that...
This week’s Stateline in 60 takes place about two hours from Rockford. With many attractions (especially in Illinois) still closed due to the pandemic,...
Until further notice, for Rochelle residents who have alleyway trash collection, the service has been canceled. The city said in a Facebook post, “Due...
The Holiday Enthusiasts from the Festival of Lights, Ted O’Donnell & Tom Luepkes, tallied the attendance numbers and they have shattered all records from...
Northern Illinois University decided to make a change to their men’s basketball program. After a slow start, head coach Mark Montgomery is gone. NIU...
Rockford City Market is clearing out their cooler and offering discounted cocktails and craft beer. They’ll be setup outside their Madison Street entrance on...
The Rockford Park District, with help from Collins Aerospace, is hosting a community-wide Rocky the Snowman contest this winter. Thanks to Collins Aerospace, 1,000...
In an effort to make traveling easier, several U.S. airlines have set up Covid-19 testing programs to facilitate state travel restrictions and comply with...
Carpenter’s Place invites you to their annual Memorial Service for the Homeless on Monday, December 21 at 4:30pm in Rockford’s Davis Park. The event...
Midway Village Museum has created a very traditional gift – the Victorian Holiday Traditions Activity Kit. Each brightly colored activity kit provides hours of...
The spirit of the holiday will shine a bit brighter this Saturday in the Churchill’s Grove and Edgewater neighborhoods for their annual Luminary Night....
Spongebob Squarepants, googly-eyed players, people getting slimed. Those are just some of the things you’ll see when the NFL and Nickelodeon get together to...
This week, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara discusses the Covid-19 vaccine rollout, Covid-19 percentage rates, why he’s worried about New Year’s Eve parties, and about...
Mitch Trubisky made some interesting comments via a zoom interview session Wednesday with reporters. The Chicago Bears snapped a 6 game losing streak this...
SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health, began administering its first COVID-19 vaccines to employees Thursday, December 17 bringing hope to many frontline healthcare workers...
As part of committed efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in hockey, the National Hockey League (NHL®), American Hockey League (AHL), and ECHL today...
With the holiday season in full swing and many families throughout Chicagoland are bracing for a long winter of increased isolation, loneliness, and grief,...
Rockford’s newest restaurant is now open for carry-out and delivery. Screw City Tavern is located at 4412 Manchester Dr. in Rockford near the intersection...
In an announcement made Tuesday, December 15, 2020, billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott named 384 organizations that will receive more than $4 billion in funding....
The 7th Annual Santa’s Pub Crawl will be held by Project 16:49 with all proceeds to benefit the nonprofit organization serving Rock County’s unaccompanied...
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois received a $5 million gift from a billionaire philanthropist. Goodwill announced the gift is from MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire...
Strolling through Anderson Japanese Gardens, taking in the beauty and serenity has become a Rockford tradition. Soon to be entering its 43rd year, some...
All Aglow is a free walk-through lights exhibit at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens. Visitors will follow a one-way loop through the gardens so everyone...
There may be a shortage of cookies on the shelves this holiday season. Campbell’s Soup Company, which makes cookies under the Pepperidge Farms brand,...
The Rockford Park District is offering Holiday Wagon Rides in Lockwood Park throughout the month of December. The wagons will be decorated with Holiday...
After choosing to forego their festival in 2020 due to health concerns and scheduling difficulties, the Rockton Lions Club is looking to return to Settler’s...
Looking for the perfect cocktail this holiday season? Well, if you’re from Illinois or Wisconsin you’re most likely into a classic. According to Alcohol.org...
Northern Illinois Raptor Rehabilitation and Education (NIRRE) is operated solely based upon grants and the generous donations of the Rock River Valley community. This...
The Cherry Valley Public Library District presents a Virtual Presentation: Ghosts of Christmas Past on Wednesday, December 16 from 6p-7p. Local author and paranormal...
Tom discusses City Council approving a balanced budget for 2021 this week, Service Line Warranties that are legit for Rockford, Covid-19 stats for the...
Crusader Community Health announced that it will change back to the original scheduling of the walk-in, no-appointment-needed format for its two CrusaderNOW!SM Walk-In Clinics. The change will...
Lutheran-Illinois State-Jacksonville Jaguars RB James Robinson: The Jaguars forced Minnesota into Overtime last Sunday but fell short at the end losing 27-24 on the...
You can’t shop more local than your local farmers’ market. The Downtown Beloit Association is hosting their first-ever Winter Farmers’ Market in their new...
Enjoy holiday music performances from area artists in the comfort of your own home on Wednesday, December 16 from 6:30p-8p. Concerts will be streamed...
The Beloit Snappers received a formal invitation from Major League Baseball to become the Advanced-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The prospective...
After several requests, the Rockford City Market is hosting a VIRTUAL Christmas cookie decorating class with Aubrie from Gluten Free Girlfriend on Wednesday, December...
Believe it or not, but Christmas is quickly approaching. Most major shipping services have announced deadlines for shipping packages and letters in order to...
Struggling from the pandemic, small businesses in Belvidere are now being offered an unexpected lifeline. From the Ilinois’ CUREs Act, the City of Belvidere...
Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry’s yearly “Christmas Around The World and Holiday of Lights” exhibit is going virtual. The museum has decided to...
YWCA Northwestern Illinois is now accepting applications for the 2021 YWCA Women of Achievement Awards. The YWCA Women of Achievement Awards recognize individuals who...
Lifetime will debut a 15-minute “mini movie” this weekend, where Mario Lopez plays a SEXY version of Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Colonel Sanders. It’s called...
The Chicago Bears suffered one of the most unbelievable and embarrassing losses in the history of the franchise yesterday at Soldier Field squandering a...
Shop primitive antiques, rustic good, and vintage Christmas decorations at the Christmas Barn Sale in Belvidere. It takes place this Saturday, December 5 from...
Shop primitive antiques, rustic good, and vintage Christmas decorations at the Christmas Barn Sale in Belvidere. It takes place this Saturday, December 5 from...
Holidazzle will get you in the holiday spirit while getting some gifts checked off your list. For the past 16 years, the Downtown Beloit Association...
Hershey’s has changed their classic holiday commercial and it’s caused quite the stir among people online. Everyone knows the classic “Christmas Bells” commercial with...
Discovery Center Museum exhibits may be closed, but its Discoveries to Go! gift shop is open for limited hours and offers the perfect antidote to the...
In response to the ongoing restrictions as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) has canceled concerts and events that...
In an effort to support small businesses, a non-profit organization is hosting a virtual shopping experience. To help small businesses here in the Stateline,...
With the colder weather setting in, the Rockford Rescue Mission is looking for volunteers at their men’s crisis center. They are expanding the center...
Midway Village Museum Names Patrick O’Keefe New Executive Director Midway Village Museum Board of Directors announces Patrick O’Keefe of Rockford, as the newly appointed...
Get in the Christmas spirit with “All Aglow” at the Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens with the Rockford Park District! The grounds of the conservatory...
Students, Parents, Counselors, and anyone interested in learning more about scholarships and financial aid are invited to attend a VIRTUAL Community Scholarship Fair! Tuesday,...
After a rise in coronavirus cases in Winnebago County, Rockford Public School District 205 students will begin remote learning from November 30th through January...
City First Church will add another safe way to celebrate the holiday season with their Community Christmas Spectacular. The drive-thru event can be enjoyed...
