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What will happen with Hard Rock's temporary Rockford casino? Here's the 'leading...

February 2, 2023 @ 11:14 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Geno Iafrate said when he came to Rockford to open Hard Rock‘s...

Rock House Kids meets fundraising goal, prepares to go forward with expansion

January 30, 2023 @ 5:35 pm

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rock House Kids has received a $250,000 state grant...

Popeyes in Rockford reopens more than 3 months after being struck by vehicle

January 27, 2023 @ 2:53 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Popeyes restaurant on East State Street reopened this week after being...

How a new loan initiative aims to foster fast fixes to dilapidated Rockford home...

January 27, 2023 @ 1:50 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new organization that helps rehab vacant and dilapidated homes by filling...

$2.6M in state funds to help AAR Corp. grow its jet-repair workforce in Rockford

January 26, 2023 @ 3:37 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The state will provide AAR Corp. an additional $2.6 million to help...

Pritzker visits Rockford to announce repairs to one of the city's busiest and bu...

January 26, 2023 @ 12:12 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — One of the city’s busiest and bumpiest roads will get an upgrade...

Rockford Casino customers donate $2k in unused vouchers to United Way of Rock Ri...

January 25, 2023 @ 11:51 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act customers donated $2,000 worth of...

Cameras are now available for Freeport's pilot ring doorbell program

January 19, 2023 @ 2:10 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app Update: As of 10:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, all cameras have been claimed FREEPORT...

'Exciting journey': Rockford Symphony Orchestra selects Yaniv Attar after 3-year...

January 18, 2023 @ 3:17 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford Symphony Orchestra made its final movement Wednesday in a roughly three-year...

Soar Awards, which brings some of gospel's biggest names to Rockford, returns to...

January 18, 2023 @ 12:20 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Justin and Rebecca Francis faced pressure to move their annual award show...

By the numbers: Here's a look at how Hard Rock fared in Rockford in 2022

January 18, 2023 @ 7:05 am

Hard Rock Casino numbers Infogram By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act...

It's showtime: New event space opens near former Schnucks on Rockton Avenue in R...

January 18, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new venture inside the Rockton Avenue Shopping Center on the city’s...

It's showtime: New event space opens near former Schnucks on Rockton Avenue in R...

January 18, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new venture inside the Rockton Avenue Shopping Center on the city’s...

Photos: Barber-Colman complex in Rockford then and now

January 17, 2023 @ 6:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Time and vacancy have been cruel to the former Barber-Colman factory on...

Visitors bureau: Stroll on State attracted more than 70K people to downtown Rock...

January 13, 2023 @ 10:19 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — This year’s Stroll on State attracted more than 70,000 people to downtown,...

3 new service organizations occupy United Way Strong Neighborhood House in Mache...

January 13, 2023 @ 6:00 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — Three nonprofits that offer help ranging from education assistance to mental...

OSF HealthCare names new leader for colleges of nursing in Rockford and Peoria

January 12, 2023 @ 8:36 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — OSF HealthCare has named a new leader for Saint Francis Medical Center...

Laurent House Foundation in Rockford wins Wright Spirit Award

January 9, 2023 @ 12:37 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A nonprofit that preserves the only building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright...

Galaxy Hair Studio to move from Roscoe to downtown Rockford

January 6, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new hair studio with stylist suites and a spa is coming...

Rockford man's winning run on 'Jeopardy!' ends on third day

January 5, 2023 @ 4:56 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — An Auburn High School graduate’s winning run on “Jeopardy!” came to a...

Rockford's 'Jeopardy!' champion: How he practices, what he says you should read ...

January 5, 2023 @ 10:50 am

Lloyd Sy, right, poses for a photo with “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings. Sy is a two-time “Jeopardy!” champion going for his third win tonight....

Festival of Lights in Rockford draws more than 105K visitors, near last year's r...

January 4, 2023 @ 10:36 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The annual Festival of Lights drew more than 105,000 people to Sinnissippi Park...

Large funeral procession to escort North Park firefighter past station to funera...

January 2, 2023 @ 6:16 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A funeral procession on Tuesday will escort firefighter Brian Rehnberg past...

Wonder what's in the cards for the new year? Rockford tarot reader sees annual b...

December 30, 2022 @ 7:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The start of a new year brings a lot of uncertainty, and...

Podcast: 2022 Year in Review with Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

December 30, 2022 @ 6:05 am

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline for a year-end review of 2022. They cover all the biggest developments...

Podcast: 2022 Year in Review with Rockford Ma...

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New year, old clothes: Rockford alterations store issues 'No Buy New Year Challe...

December 30, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Tad More Tailoring and Alterations has an eco-friendly New Year’s resolution it...

Belvidere Police Department offering free rides home for New Year's

December 29, 2022 @ 2:20 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — The Belvidere Police Department is offering free rides home on New Year’s...

How to get a free safe ride home in Winnebago County on New Year's Eve

December 27, 2022 @ 10:48 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and LaMonica Beverages are partnering again this...

How to get a free safe ride home in Winnebago County on New Year's Eve

December 27, 2022 @ 10:48 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and LaMonica Beverages are partnering again this...

Rockford gas prices fall to their lowest average in 2022

December 27, 2022 @ 8:45 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — In the final week of the year, gas prices in the city...

Looking for a little fun before Christmas? Here are 10 things to do in the Rockf...

December 21, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Need some plans before Christmas this weekend? Look no further. From ice...

Festival of Lights braces for winter storm, which could shutter display and hamp...

December 20, 2022 @ 12:11 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The volunteer team behind Festival of Lights is bracing itself for this...

Downtown Rockford gets new electric vehicle charging stations

December 20, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Two electric vehicle charging stations have been installed near the Embassy Suites...

'Positive and exciting': Rockford named among 9 underrated real-life winter wond...

December 20, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The All Aglow holiday display at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, protected natural...

Rockford gas prices drop to lowest level since start of the year

December 19, 2022 @ 2:14 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gas prices in the city declined for the sixth consecutive week, dropping...

Mondelez agrees to sell gum business, including Loves Park plant, to maker of Me...

December 19, 2022 @ 12:33 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Mondelēz International has agreed to sell its developed-market gum business, including...

Mondelez agrees to sell gum business, including Loves Park plant, to maker of Me...

December 19, 2022 @ 12:33 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Mondelēz International has agreed to sell its developed-market gum business, including...

Rock Valley and Crusader launch scholarships for students pursuing high-demand h...

December 19, 2022 @ 11:42 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rock Valley College and Crusader Community Health have announced new annual scholarships...

Dancing with the Rockford Stars sets records for fundraising for Family Counseli...

December 19, 2022 @ 4:20 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The annual Dancing with the Rockford Stars event set records this year...

Golden Apple Foundation of Rockford names 20 finalists for annual awards

December 15, 2022 @ 12:47 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Golden Apple Foundation of Rockford on Thursday released the names of...

New CollabLab aims to embed culture of collaboration across Rockford region's no...

December 15, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The region’s latest effort to tackle the social challenges our community faces...

Crimson Ridge in Rockford to close flower shop, too and end operations after mor...

December 14, 2022 @ 4:22 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — After announcing in August that it would shut down its retail operations,...

Mercyhealth employees pay it forward by giving their holiday feasts to Rock Rive...

December 14, 2022 @ 3:53 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Dozens of Mercyhealth employees opted to pay their holiday gift from the...

Harlem High School grad returns home to open own optometry practice

December 13, 2022 @ 5:38 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Dr. Jennifer Dungan says the birth of her older son was...

OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford packs 30K meals for Kids Around the...

December 13, 2022 @ 3:41 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center employees set out to pack 30,000...

Nik's Wish hires first-ever employee, a milestone in the Rockford nonprofit's gr...

December 13, 2022 @ 10:27 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Nikolas Ritschel Foundation has hired Tammy English to serve as its...

Rockford University presents honorary doctorate degree to outgoing president Eri...

December 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Former Rockford University President Eric Fulcomer was recognized with an honorary doctoral...

'Fair food on steroids': TNT Funnel Cakes in Rockford offers breakfast menu and ...

December 13, 2022 @ 6:05 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Ashley and Tony Washington knew they needed something to set them apart...

This business makes sparks fly: Meet Rockford's new permanent jewelry vendor

December 13, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Katie Thompson has faced a few misconceptions about her new permanent jewelry...

Gas prices decline in Rockford for the fifth consecutive week

December 12, 2022 @ 11:21 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gas prices in the city have dropped an average of more than...

Podcast: McNamara discusses new Civilian Oversight Board, capital plan and gun-s...

December 10, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to recap news around the city of Rockford this week. The discussion...

Podcast: McNamara discusses new Civilian Over...

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From plowing progress to city costs, here's what to know about snow removal in R...

December 9, 2022 @ 6:00 am

City of Rockford snow plows filled with salt are parked at City Yards on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, on South Central Avenue in Rockford....

'A blessing in a season of need': Rockford nonprofit delivers super Christmas to...

December 7, 2022 @ 7:39 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — It’s a Christmas tradition for kids to get gifts from a man...

Breakfast with Santa, luminaria and more: Here 12 things to do in the Rockford a...

December 7, 2022 @ 6:01 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The holidays are in full swing in the Rock River Valley, with...

Breakfast with Santa, luminaria and more: Here 12 things to do in the Rockford a...

December 7, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The holidays are in full swing in the Rock River Valley, with...

Gas prices drop again in Rockford, national average could be under $3 by Christm...

December 5, 2022 @ 12:32 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gas prices across the city have dropped an average of nearly 9...

'Investment in the students': Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to award...

December 1, 2022 @ 12:37 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois plans to award more than $380,000...

United Way of Rock River Valley names new director of community impact

November 30, 2022 @ 1:59 pm

From news release Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — United Way of Rock River Valley has hired Cornell Bondurant to serve as its new...

Rockford receives perfect score for LGBTQ+ inclusion in annual index

November 30, 2022 @ 10:40 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A civil rights organization that creates a benchmark for how well governments...

Mother of man who was fatally shot in Freeport donates surveillance cameras to r...

November 30, 2022 @ 10:11 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app FREEPORT — The mother of a Freeport man who was fatally shot in the...

Handmade hats and more hung to fence outside UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital ...

November 29, 2022 @ 11:49 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Dozens of handmade hats, mittens, scarves and gloves were tied to the...

'Increasing opportunities': YWCA Northwestern Illinois in Rockford offers new we...

November 28, 2022 @ 12:51 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — YWCA Northwestern Illinois has launched a new technology education program for marginalized...

'Dropping coast to coast': Rockford gas prices decline an average of 21 cents pe...

November 28, 2022 @ 12:29 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gas prices across the city dropped more than 21 cents per gallon...

Rockford Better Business Bureau offers tips to avoid Cyber Monday scams

November 28, 2022 @ 11:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Better Business Bureau is warning online shoppers of common Cyber Monday...

Downtown Rockford turns 'magical' for 10th annual Stroll on State

November 27, 2022 @ 6:18 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Parade grand marshals Carol and Gerry Davies could tell Stroll on State would...

Downtown Rockford turns 'magical' for 10th annual Stroll on State

November 27, 2022 @ 6:18 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Parade grand marshals Carol and Gerry Davies could tell Stroll on State would...

'Supporting someone's dream': Rockford-area businesses tout importance of shoppi...

November 25, 2022 @ 6:15 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The busiest spending day of the year is here, and holiday shoppers have...

Candy Cloud in Rockford launches franchise program, hopes to open next storefron...

November 25, 2022 @ 5:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Candy Cloud’s owners want their store to be a nationwide name, and...

For some Rockford-area neighborhoods, it's turkey time all year round

November 23, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Sydney Baldwin’s dogs typically scare off anything that moves through her yard,...

Schnucks recalls ground beef at Loves Park store

November 20, 2022 @ 7:59 pm

Rock River Current Get our newsletter Editor’s note: This story has been updated from its original version to correct the day the meat was...

Birth to Five early education initiative opens headquarters in Loves Park

November 18, 2022 @ 1:26 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — An effort is underway in Boone and Winnebago counties to study...

Mosaic towers create colorful new 'landmarks' in Rockford's Coronado-Haskell nei...

November 17, 2022 @ 7:00 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new public art project featuring five mosaic towers were unveiled Thursday...

Rockford schools to start first unified sports teams for athletes with and witho...

November 17, 2022 @ 5:18 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — High school basketball in the city will be both competitive and inclusive...

UW Health donates $10K to YWCA Northwestern Illinois in Rockford

November 17, 2022 @ 12:52 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — UW Health donated $10,000 to YWCA Northwestern Illinois to fund various community...

A massive spruce that grew too big to decorate will glow at Stroll on State for ...

November 15, 2022 @ 12:30 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gerry and Carol Davies decorated the broad blue spruce in front of...

Weekly gas prices drop an average 12 cents per gallon in Rockford

November 14, 2022 @ 12:34 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gas prices in the city have fallen an average of about 12...

This art should sit well with you: New exhibit at Kortman Gallery in Rockford fe...

November 14, 2022 @ 11:52 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new group exhibition in the city reimagines an everyday object: a...

Rockford-area nonprofits show resilience after pandemic, remain 'optimistic' des...

November 11, 2022 @ 6:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The majority of nonprofit organizations in the region have an optimistic financial outlook...

Sundance Short Film Tour is coming to Rockford next month

November 10, 2022 @ 1:14 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The 2022 Sundance Short Film Tour is coming to the city next...

Rockford-area resources to get ready to vote

November 7, 2022 @ 11:55 am

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Voters here and across Illinois head to the polls on Tuesday to select the state’s governor,...

Rockford gas prices jump 14 cents per gallon in the past week

November 7, 2022 @ 9:27 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The average cost of a gallon of gas in the city jumped 14...

New restaurant in Rockford offers fried chicken and Arabic cuisine

November 4, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new restaurant offering traditional fried chicken and an Arabic menu opened...

Misleading text messages could send Illinois voters to the wrong polling place

November 2, 2022 @ 1:21 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Election authorities are warning voters to be wary of unsolicited text messages that...

Winnebago County conducts public ballot test to show 'elections are safe and sec...

November 2, 2022 @ 12:27 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Clerk’s Office conducted a public test of its vote-tabulating machines...

Applications open for Howard D. Colman scholarships in Rockford

November 1, 2022 @ 2:20 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois on Tuesday opened the application period...

Gas prices in Rockford drop for the third week straight

October 31, 2022 @ 12:45 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gas prices continue to drop in the city, now sitting at an...

Bell Bowl Prairie advocates celebrate 1-year anniversary of halt to airport cons...

October 27, 2022 @ 5:56 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Advocates fighting to prevent Bell Bowl Prairie from being destroyed by an expansion...

Rockford Public Library marks key construction milestone for future main branch

October 27, 2022 @ 2:52 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Public Library marked a milestone Thursday in the construction of...

Beefaroo expands along Route 66, and a Rockford artist helps the new location st...

October 27, 2022 @ 6:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Travelers heading down the historic U.S. Route 66 in Missouri will soon...

10 things to know about Stroll on State's 10th year in Rockford

October 27, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Jeff Hultman has issued a challenge to the community for this year’s...

10 years later, Stroll on State team unites with child whose winter wonder serve...

October 26, 2022 @ 2:58 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Inside the downtown Stroll on State workshop is a large photo of...

New Illinois law requires smoke detectors with 10-year battery life or hardwired...

October 26, 2022 @ 12:35 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new state law that goes into effect Jan. 1 requires all...

'Changing lives': Program that helps students with disabilities land jobs celebr...

October 25, 2022 @ 3:31 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A program that helps students with disabilities navigate their way into the workforce...

Rockford Reads kicks off 21st year of volunteer-led literacy program

October 25, 2022 @ 1:57 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A program that works to bolster second grade students’ literacy and foster a...

New fitness and training facility set to open in Machesney Park by the end of th...

October 25, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A new fitness facility is coming to the village by the...

New fitness and training facility set to open in Machesney Park by the end of th...

October 25, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A new fitness facility is coming to the village by the...

Sign your name to a piece of the future Rockford Public Library

October 24, 2022 @ 5:04 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Public Library is building a new main branch in downtown and...

Rockford Board of Elections opens new offsite location for early voting

October 24, 2022 @ 1:05 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD— The Rockford Board of Elections has opened a new offsite location intended to give...

Rockford gas prices fall for the second straight week as part of seasonal declin...

October 24, 2022 @ 12:13 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Gas prices across the city fell an average of nearly 10 cents per...

'A tradition for many families': Hundreds get in the Halloween spirit at Midway ...

October 22, 2022 @ 5:36 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — History turned haunted on Saturday for Midway Village Museum’s annual Halloween-themed celebration. Hundreds...

Rockton Township community center gets grant for continuing renovations

October 21, 2022 @ 5:09 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKTON — The Greater Rockton Center is going through multiple renovations that will culminate...

West State Street in Rockford reopens for traffic after $6.5M rebuild

October 21, 2022 @ 4:23 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A roughly mile long stretch of West State Street has reopened for traffic...

Winnebago County adds new early voting center in Loves Park

October 21, 2022 @ 10:13 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — The Winnebago County Clerk’s Office will add a new early voting site...

Rockford mayor says there's still work to do on Barber-Colman deal

October 21, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city has a little more than a month...

Rockford mayor says there's still work to do ...

Rock River Current Podcasts

Downtown Rockford's biggest venue has another new name

October 20, 2022 @ 6:05 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Downtown’s biggest sports and entertainment venue has a new name and a new...

Boylan Catholic High School unveils new athletic center named in honor of longti...

October 20, 2022 @ 5:05 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Boylan Catholic High School’s original auxiliary gym was built on chocolate. In 1970...

'Share the value": Smeja Homestead Foundation in Rockford names new executive di...

October 20, 2022 @ 12:25 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Smeja Homestead Foundation has named a new executive director. The foundation,...

Mayor Greg Jury touts Loves Park's work to help businesses in State of the Parks...

October 19, 2022 @ 8:59 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — For proof that Loves Park puts its focus on growing its...

Machesney Park mayor teases multiple new businesses in State of the Parks speech

October 19, 2022 @ 7:10 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The village of Machesney Park’s most active business corridor is nearly...

Rockford University names interim president

October 19, 2022 @ 1:55 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rockford University has named an interim president to lead the private four-year institution...

Demolition underway of Lorden building in Davis Park in Rockford

October 19, 2022 @ 10:53 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A 106-year-old building with roots in the city’s knitting industry is on its...

Rock Valley College's newest piece of equipment will help new careers take fligh...

October 18, 2022 @ 5:53 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rock Valley College‘s aviation maintenance technology students have a new piece of...

'It could really change the entire culture': Movement aims to create sense of be...

October 18, 2022 @ 12:38 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — There’s a movement developing in the city that sets out to break down...

'Celebrate different milestones': New event space to fill former Rent-A-Center i...

October 18, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — An event-hosting business is moving to the Meadow Mart Shopping Center...

Rockford to demolish 5 more residential properties

October 18, 2022 @ 5:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city will tear down five more properties as it works to remove...

Rockford Public Library Week celebrates the institution's 150-year anniversary

October 17, 2022 @ 6:00 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — It’s Rockford Public Library week in the city and residents are invited...

Mayor McNamara asks children to submit designs for his annual holiday card

October 17, 2022 @ 10:56 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara will have a blue, blue Christmas if you don’t...

'Exciting new initiative': Rock Valley College set to offer free film production...

October 14, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rock Valley College will offer free job training for those interested in...

Developers break ground on $30M project in Winnebago County

October 13, 2022 @ 3:37 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Developers broke ground Thursday on a roughly $30 million, 350,000 square-foot facility on...

Nicholas Conservatory in Rockford listed among America's 51 most romantic places

October 13, 2022 @ 1:50 pm

By Mary Sisk and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Want to visit one of the most romantic places...

It's almost time for ice: Riverview Ice House in Rockford marks key milestone in...

October 13, 2022 @ 12:43 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District marked a milestone Thursday in its efforts to...

Rockford awarded more than $1M in federal grants for domestic violence preventio...

October 11, 2022 @ 3:11 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention has won two federal...

Nonprofit that keeps Rockford roundabout blooming to honor veterans faces financ...

October 11, 2022 @ 6:05 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A nonprofit that works to show appreciation and support for veterans year-round...

Moving up the ranks: Rockford Police Department promotes 3

October 7, 2022 @ 3:45 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Three Rockford Police Department officers who have more than 63 years of...

Rockford Park District is ready to revamp Oxford Park playground. It wants your ...

October 7, 2022 @ 10:15 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District is preparing to replace a 23-year-old playground at...

What's next for Rockford City Market? This survey will help decide

October 7, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford City Market is conducting its end-of-season survey as it tries to...

A Beatles tribute show and more: Here are 12 things to do this weekend in the Ro...

October 6, 2022 @ 7:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — This weekend you can get an early start on collecting Halloween candy,...

Pictorial: Here's a look at the completed Screw City Steel mural series in Rockf...

October 4, 2022 @ 2:30 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Five artists from the region have turned steel doors tied to the...

City Council strikes down proposal to turn Applebee's into car wash in Rockford

October 4, 2022 @ 2:18 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — City Council members this week struck down a proposal to turn the...

Rockford gas prices rise for 2nd-straight week. Now at highest mark since mid-Au...

October 3, 2022 @ 10:10 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gas prices have risen across the city for the second consecutive week,...

Falling for Rockford: Here are 5 scenic spots to see the seasons change

October 3, 2022 @ 5:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — It’s officially fall and we’ve got a list of some of the...

Podcast: Wrapping up the week's news with Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

October 1, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the groundbreaking on the future Hard Rock casino, the...

Podcast: Wrapping up the week's news with Roc...

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As Rockford City Market wraps up its season, more of its vendors are set to grad...

September 30, 2022 @ 9:29 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Aakash Patel was running a Roly Poly sandwich franchise when Rockford City...

'Little encouragements': Church group delivers gift bags to cancer patients at U...

September 29, 2022 @ 3:03 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city’s “blessings lady” delivered 25 gift bags on Thursday to cancer...

Rockford lawmakers tout vote-by-mail option as early voting begins in Illinois

September 29, 2022 @ 12:45 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Today is the first day to vote early in the November election,...

'Make this dream a reality': Hard Rock goes from when will you start to when wil...

September 28, 2022 @ 7:00 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Before shovels hit the dirt Wednesday at the future Hard Rock Casino...

KFC in south Rockford reopens after repairs

September 28, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The KFC restaurant on 11th Street has reopened after repairing a gas leak...

Honorary road name change pays tribute to Jody Deery's legacy in Loves Park

September 27, 2022 @ 4:42 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — Jody Deery, the late matriarch of the Rockford Speedway who helped the...

Loves Park's newest fire station debuts with promise to reduce response times, i...

September 27, 2022 @ 12:35 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — The Loves Park Fire Department has moved into its newest facility, which...

Former church, Mendelssohn property envisioned as new performing arts venue in d...

September 27, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The former Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center at the corner of North Main...

Arby's closes South Alpine restaurant in Rockford

September 26, 2022 @ 3:45 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The global fast food chain Arby’s closed one of its nine locations...

'They're never praised enough': Stretch of Alpine Road renamed to honor veterans

September 26, 2022 @ 3:08 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The city with a heart has taken another measure to show...

Rockford gas prices rise, breaking 14 week downward streak

September 26, 2022 @ 11:44 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gas prices in the city have risen more than 24 cents per...

Hard Rock is set to celebrate the start of construction on its full Rockford cas...

September 21, 2022 @ 8:25 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Construction is about to begin on Hard Rock’s full casino resort near...

Rockford Public Schools is making school cool with $159.6M air conditioning upgr...

September 21, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Who said school can’t be cool? Rockford Public Schools are in the...

COVID testing site closing at College of Medicne, moving to west Rockford

September 20, 2022 @ 2:44 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The SHIELD Illinois community COVID-19 testing site at the University of Illinois...

On the 40th anniversary of Banned Books Week, some Rockford schools embrace what...

September 20, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Inside the library at Kennedy Middle School, librarian Brooke Imbach has curated...

New partnership opens part of the Coronado that hasn't had regular guests in rou...

September 19, 2022 @ 1:04 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — When Hard Rock Rockford President Geno Iafrate first sat down in the...

New baseball award honors late Rockford Peaches player Shirley Burkovich

September 16, 2022 @ 7:00 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The International Women’s Baseball Center announced the creation of the Hustle Award,...

New baseball award honors late Rockford Peaches player Shirley Burkovich

September 16, 2022 @ 7:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The International Women’s Baseball Center announced the creation of the Hustle Award,...

'Big contributors to the community': Shosies Cyclery in Loves Park set to close

September 16, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Shosies Cyclery is set to close at the end of the...

Tinker Swiss Cottage in Rockford set to host fundraiser to 'preserve the history...

September 14, 2022 @ 3:10 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens is hosting a fundraising event Saturday...

'A facelift for Rockford': City celebrates first graduates of new workforce deve...

September 13, 2022 @ 7:08 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city celebrated on Tuesday the first graduates of a new workforce...

Rockford to host 3 public safety town hall meetings

September 13, 2022 @ 10:47 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city will host three public safety town hall meetings over the...

Rockford gas prices decline for the 13th straight week after historic highs

September 12, 2022 @ 12:27 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — After historic high prices at the pump this summer, gasoline prices in...

Walk to End Alzheimer's returns with pre-event activities that offer 'something ...

September 12, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is coming up later this month...

Walk to End Alzheimer's returns with pre-event activities that offer 'something ...

September 12, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is coming up later this month...

'My duty to come here and honor them': Hero Climb in Rockford pays tribute to 9/...

September 11, 2022 @ 4:11 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Lynn Kerstetter’s thoughts were with the friends he lost 21 years ago...

Who has the best tamales in Rockford? Here's who won the crown at Tamale Fest

September 10, 2022 @ 9:24 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Taco Shop 815 earned the crown for the best tamales in...

$5.5M rebuild of Charles Street in Rockford includes 'much safer' new multiuse p...

September 9, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Work to rebuild a more than half-mile stretch of Charles Street complete...

'We have to start sooner': Ready to learn kits aim to help Rockford children get...

September 7, 2022 @ 1:13 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new partnership aims to provide families and young children the resources...

Hard Rock gets state OK to start construction of casino resort in Rockford

September 7, 2022 @ 8:35 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Hard Rock Casino Rockford has received state approval to begin the first...

Stateline Fast Pitch, a 'premiere' event for entrepreneurs, to return to Rockfor...

September 6, 2022 @ 12:47 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A competition that gives local inventors and entrepreneurs a chance to pitch...

What the 'F' is wrong with the Rockford sign? Here's what's being done to fix it

September 1, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford has an effed up problem. Or to put it more plainly,...

335 people from 63 countries become new U.S. citizens in largest naturalization ...

August 31, 2022 @ 3:27 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — People from 63 different countries became U.S. citizens on Wednesday during the largest...

Rockford man blends art and baking to make custom cakes for people and pets

August 31, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Michael Ramos combines his passion for art and desserts in his at-home...

Rockford man blends art and baking to make custom cakes for people and pets

August 31, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Michael Ramos combines his passion for art and desserts in his at-home...

YMCA hires new executive to run downtown Rockford branch

August 29, 2022 @ 10:15 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The YMCA of Rock River Valley has hired Rachel Robinson as executive...

Third generation family-owned company moving into former Rockford Products site

August 29, 2022 @ 9:06 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A third generation family-owned company is moving into the former Rockford Products...

Roscoe-based roofing and siding company lands on America's Fastest Growing Compa...

August 25, 2022 @ 12:58 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROSCOE — Roscoe-based Martin Exteriors has landed on Inc. 5000’s America’s Fastest Growing Companies...

With future of Pec Playhouse in limbo, sisters tout theater's value to downtown ...

August 23, 2022 @ 7:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app PECATONICA — A grassroots group of arts supporters is working to showcase the value...

Free groceries available in Rockford at Summer Family Markets

August 22, 2022 @ 12:35 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Families with children younger than 18 are encouraged to shop for free...

Gas prices in Rockford drop for the 10th week straight

August 22, 2022 @ 12:04 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gas prices across the city have dropped for a 10th straight week,...

Northern Illinois Food Bank celebrates 'incredible generosity' in reaching 1 mil...

August 22, 2022 @ 11:11 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Northern Illinois Food Bank is celebrating receiving its millionth gift. The nonprofit organization...

$50K in healthy snacks delivered to Rockford schools and other organizations

August 18, 2022 @ 3:15 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Tamir Bell returned to his old middle school on Thursday with boxes of...

Dairy queen: Winnebago County Fair queen has shown cows since she was 1

August 18, 2022 @ 12:57 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app PECATONICA — If you get the chance to meet this year’s Winnebago County Fair...

Rockford woman warns others after falling prey to Facebook scam, losing cash

August 17, 2022 @ 12:53 pm

By Chelsea Meyer B103 Rockford Rock River Current newsletter ROCKFORD — Scams on Facebook have been common lately, not just nationally but right here...

RMTD to replace aging diesel buses with new electric or hybrid vehicles

August 16, 2022 @ 12:15 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Mass Transit District will replace some of its aging diesel fleet...

Rockford wants the next season of 'A League of Their Own' filmed here

August 16, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The stars of a new show centered on the Rockford Peaches could...

Boone County Fair records second-best attendance ever

August 15, 2022 @ 1:48 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — This year’s Boone County Fair wrapped up its six-day run with the second-best...

Podcast: McNamara talks about Ukrainian teens visit, razing the Lorden building ...

August 15, 2022 @ 1:16 pm

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the future of Davis Park, the 11-day visit...

Podcast: McNamara talks about Ukrainian teens...

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Rockford gas prices dip for ninth straight week

August 15, 2022 @ 12:38 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gasoline prices in the city have fallen for a ninth straight week, and now average...

Forest City Church, Providence Baptist Church partner to build two Rockford Habi...

August 15, 2022 @ 12:08 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Two churches here are partnering to help two families achieve the dream...

'A day of incredible celebration and community pride': Rockford celebrates 815 D...

August 15, 2022 @ 10:07 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city’s official kick-off to Rockford Day didn’t miss an opportunity to...

'A day of incredible celebration and community pride': Rockford celebrates 815 D...

August 15, 2022 @ 10:07 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city’s official kick-off to Rockford Day didn’t miss an opportunity to...

Bird electric scooters land in Machesney Park on Monday

August 12, 2022 @ 11:23 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — You will soon be able to zip around the village on an...

Learn Prohibition history with a glass of wine at Midway Village Museum in Rockf...

August 10, 2022 @ 1:08 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Have you ever wanted to learn about Prohibition history while under the...

Boone County Fair Queen Pageant delivers a first in 14 years

August 10, 2022 @ 12:55 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — This year’s Boone County Fair Queen Pageant delivered a scenario that hadn’t...

City moves ahead with plans to demo Lorden building in Davis Park

August 8, 2022 @ 8:26 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Members of a City Council committee moved plans forward Monday to tear...

'Flowy,' 'friendly' new freestyle mountain bike course opens at Alpine Hills in ...

August 6, 2022 @ 12:15 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The first twists down the city’s newest freestyle mountain bike course are...

New fan trail guides you to key local places for the Rockford Peaches

August 4, 2022 @ 1:57 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There’s a new way for Rockford Peaches fans and historians to experience...

Better Business Bureau warns of back-to-school scams

August 2, 2022 @ 12:04 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Better Business Bureau is warning parents to watch out for back-to-school...

'They need our help': Hunger campaign aims to help Rockford food pantries confro...

August 2, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara is encouraging people to support local food pantries, which are...

Rockford Day is on its way. The city wants everybody to get involved

August 1, 2022 @ 11:57 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — With Aug. 15 approaching, the city is inviting local businesses, nonprofits and more...

Anonymous confessions become art in Rockfordian's latest show

August 1, 2022 @ 7:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Eamonn James Talkington found solace in confronting his wrongdoings in his path to sobriety...

Mission of Mercy provides $1M in free dental care at UW Health Sports Factory in...

July 28, 2022 @ 12:27 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Mission of Mercy provided free dental work for more than 1,000 patients last...

'Art creates vibrant places': Sculpture gets permanent home at College Avenue ro...

July 27, 2022 @ 4:18 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — What you see at the center of the roundabout at College Avenue...

'The need is ever-increasing': Rockford area food pantries serving 68% more peop...

July 26, 2022 @ 6:15 am

By Kevin Haas and Steve Summers Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Food pantries here have seen an influx of need this...

Rockford gas prices fall an average 20 cents per gallon, sixth straight week of ...

July 25, 2022 @ 1:15 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The average price of a gallon of gas in the city fell more...

'More than robots': Robotics competition in Rockford puts tech and engineering s...

July 21, 2022 @ 4:13 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rock River Robotics Off-season Competition will mark its 10-year anniversary with a meet...

Loves Park Shell station rolls gas under $4 per gallon to celebrate grand openin...

July 19, 2022 @ 1:50 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — Alexis Traylor drove past a gas station on Riverside Boulevard selling fuel...

Oregon High School graduate wins Pulitzer Prize in investigative reporting

July 19, 2022 @ 10:19 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter OREGON — An Oregon High School graduate has won a Pulitzer Prize for investigative journalism...

Gas prices continue to decline in Rockford, dropping over 10 cents in past week

July 18, 2022 @ 10:50 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Gas prices in the city are nearly 41 cents per gallon lower than...

'It really brings us all together': Rockford breakdance battle aims to unite and...

July 18, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Breakdancing isn’t a just hobby for Vic Rivera; it’s a therapeutic and creative outlet...

Stroll On State's presenting sponsor extends contract for three years

July 15, 2022 @ 2:29 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Illinois Bank & Trust will sponsor the annual Stroll on State for an...

Saint Anthony College of Nursing in Rockford will not increase tuition for secon...

July 15, 2022 @ 2:05 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Saint Anthony College of Nursing will not increase fall semester tuition for the...

Sports Illustrated visits Rockford, Beyer Stadium for daily cover story

July 15, 2022 @ 12:52 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The citywide celebration of the 30th anniversary of “A League of Their Own,”...

'Ways to bring hope': New flower bed in Rockford highlights suicide prevention l...

July 14, 2022 @ 1:02 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A new suicide prevention number is displayed in a flower bed on Auburn...

'Accomplished, fearless women': New mural in Midtown pays tribute to Rockford Pe...

July 13, 2022 @ 9:24 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Muralists Jenny Ustick and Atalie Gagnet left Rockford in 2019 after reintroducing the...

CRE8IV to host pop-up party for new Rockford Peaches mural in Midtown

July 12, 2022 @ 12:12 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A new mural in Midtown will pay homage to the Rockford Peaches, and...

Crusader Community Health celebrates 50 years of serving the Rockford region

July 12, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Crusader Community Health is celebrating 50 years of providing health...

Crusader Community Health celebrates 50 years...

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'It's a resource for everyone': Rock Valley alumnus opens production studio in d...

July 12, 2022 @ 5:30 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Josiah Sjostrom credits Rock Valley College for strengthening his love for filmmaking in...

Natural Land Institute set to host fundraiser in Rockton for Nygren Wetland Pres...

July 8, 2022 @ 11:07 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKTON — Natural Land Institute is set to host its first fundraiser for Nygren Wetland...

Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center receives grant to fund Summer Arts Enrichment...

July 8, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center received a $3,940 grant from the Community Grants Program...

Rockford Public School District 205 is hosting hiring event

July 7, 2022 @ 1:36 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Looking for a job in education? Rockford Public Schools is hosting a hiring...

Rockford University selected by Amazon for education partnership

July 6, 2022 @ 11:19 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rockford University announced Tuesday it has been selected as an education partner for...

Their hiss is worse than their bite, and this time of year they're everywhere in...

July 6, 2022 @ 6:00 am

A goose flaps its wings on Friday, June 24, 2022, in downtown Rockford. Geese are more commonplace on paths and walkways this time of...

New beer festival coming to Beloit, featuring 49 breweries

July 6, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Lager than Life beer festival is coming to Beloit at Preservation Park, 3444 S. Riverside Dr., from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. By...

Rockford's new smash burger food truck invites you to its grand opening

July 5, 2022 @ 12:02 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A new smash burger food truck is making its way to the Stateline,...

'I needed me back then': Machesney Park nurse spreads mental health awareness th...

July 5, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — During the 2020 lockdown many people picked up new hobbies. Travel nurse...

Where's the best place to watch Rockford's fireworks? Here's what the co-chair o...

July 4, 2022 @ 5:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — When dusk falls over the city tonight, hundreds of people will line the...

Rosecrance serves record number of people in fiscal 2022

June 30, 2022 @ 2:39 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rosecrance served a record number of people during its latest fiscal year as...

Stars, producers of Amazon's 'A League of Their Own' coming to premier in Rockfo...

June 28, 2022 @ 11:09 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The stars and producers of Amazon Prime’s new series centered around the Rockford...

Stars, producers of Amazon's 'A League of Their Own' coming to premier in Rockfo...

June 28, 2022 @ 11:09 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The stars and producers of Amazon Prime’s new series centered around the Rockford...

Rockford gas prices fall for the second straight week, still up more than $2 fro...

June 27, 2022 @ 11:55 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Gas prices across the city have fallen for a second straight week after...

Photos: Kids flock to Fred VanVleet Experience at Auburn in Rockford

June 24, 2022 @ 7:52 pm

Kids took the court on Friday for the second day of the annual Fred VanVleet Fest, which returned this year after a two-year hiatus...

Edgebrook looks for new tenant to fill Mary's Market space in Rockford

June 24, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Edgebrook Shopping Center is working to find a new tenant...

Here's how the city is celebrating the Rockford Peaches return to the limelight

June 22, 2022 @ 1:00 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Get ready to send the city back to the 1940s. That was when...

See it before it hits Amazon: 'A League of Their Own' to show at Coronado as par...

June 22, 2022 @ 8:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — You can see the new show that puts the Rockford Peaches back in...

RMTD adds Sunday and evening stop at west Rockford Walmart

June 21, 2022 @ 2:00 pm

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rockford Mass Transit District has added Sunday and evening stops in front of Walmart on the...

Rockford's 'little Poland' to host Polish Fest after two-year hiatus

June 20, 2022 @ 3:21 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — St. Stanislaus Kostka Church will host its first Polish Fest in two years,...

Gas prices in Rockford fall for the first time in 9 weeks

June 20, 2022 @ 12:06 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The average cost of a gallon of gas in the city has fallen...

Rockford's Natural Land Institute to receive nearly $130K to fund wetland restor...

June 20, 2022 @ 10:59 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Natural Land Institute was awarded nearly $130,000 out of a $1 million...

Rockford Area Arts Council to host charity event for Ukraine

June 16, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Area Arts Council is hosting a charity event at the University...

How the Friends of the Coronado partnered with Rockford to restore the historic ...

June 16, 2022 @ 5:55 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Four years ago, a decorative cast-stone architectural detail dropped from the third floor...

'Rockford's museum' Midway Village announces new Camp Grant capital campaign

June 15, 2022 @ 1:38 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Midway Village Museum has launched a campaign to raise funds to build a...

'Building complete men': NIU football players volunteer with Rockford Habitat fo...

June 15, 2022 @ 12:33 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Football players from Northern Illinois University took over a nonprofit’s home construction site...

Rockford airport ranked in top 15 for cargo weight landed in the country

June 14, 2022 @ 11:46 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Chicago Rockford International Airport ranks as the 14th largest cargo airport in the...

Booker Washington Community Center in Rockford to undergo renovations

June 14, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The African-American Resource Center at Booker Washington Community Center will undergo a host of renovations and...

Jody Deery, matriarch of the Rockford Speedway family, has died at age 97

June 13, 2022 @ 7:08 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Jody Deery, the matriarch of the Rockford Speedway family who ran the race...

$11M redevelopment to bring Marshalls, Five Below and other retailers to Freepor...

June 13, 2022 @ 1:29 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter FREEPORT — Developers plan to renovate the Meadows Mall to bring new businesses and new...

Gas prices continue to rise in Rockford, averaging $5.26 per gallon

June 13, 2022 @ 11:24 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Gasoline prices have risen a little more than 6 cents per gallon in...

Crusader Community Health to expand its Belvidere Clinic, add more providers

June 9, 2022 @ 12:42 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter BELVIDERE — Crusader Community Health is expanding its Belvidere Clinic and recruiting more providers to...

The Norwegian Artist Lofts is set to show off its North End space with an open-h...

June 9, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Tucked above The Norwegian restaurant is a group of business owners and artists...

$4.2M in fixes to Harlem Road in Machesney Park underway

June 9, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK – Construction work has begun on a major thoroughfare in the village. A roughly 1-mile stretch of...

Rockford University President Eric Fulcomer to step down for new role in Wiscons...

June 9, 2022 @ 5:30 am

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rockford University President Eric Fulcomer will step down from the role in December after accepting the position...

Rockford approves new gunshot detectors, license-plate readers for police

June 7, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — City Council members on Monday approved a nearly $550,000 contract to increase the...

More than 4,000 visitors expected to attend national wrestling championship in L...

June 6, 2022 @ 2:20 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — USA Wrestling will host a national youth championship here this week, bringing...

Coronado to receive additional half-million dollars for repairs, preservation

June 6, 2022 @ 10:13 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Coronado Performing Arts Center will receive an additional $500,000 in grant money...

Rockford Police Department renews search for entry-level officers

June 6, 2022 @ 6:05 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Police Department is renewing its efforts to hire entry-level officers. The...

Summer program provides free, healthy meals to youth in Winnebago and Boone coun...

June 6, 2022 @ 6:00 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A summer program that provides free, healthy meals to youth in Winnebago and...

UW Health in Rockford names Katie Mistler winner of the annual Dr. Henry C. Ande...

June 2, 2022 @ 1:50 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — UW Health has awarded Katie Mistler with the Dr. Henry C. Anderson Quality...

UW Health in Rockford names Katie Mistler winner of the annual Dr. Henry C. Ande...

June 2, 2022 @ 1:50 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — UW Health has awarded Katie Mistler with the Dr. Henry C. Anderson Quality...

Rockford to host synchronized skating championships, pumping more than $2M into ...

June 1, 2022 @ 4:01 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city will host a major synchronized skating championship next year that promises...

Rockford to host synchronized skating championships, pumping more than $2M into ...

June 1, 2022 @ 4:01 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city will host a major synchronized skating championship next year that promises...

ROTD Crafter's Corner celebrates grand opening of its new location in Loves Park

June 1, 2022 @ 1:37 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — A husband and wife team has brought their full-service print and vinyl...

Nearly $1M in state funds to help fix and preserve Coronado in Rockford

June 1, 2022 @ 6:05 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Nearly $1 million in state capital funding will go toward preserving and repairing...

William Grady Pool, an 'iconic' part of Belvidere for 80 years, to close permane...

May 31, 2022 @ 5:13 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter BELVIDERE — The William Grady Pool, an “iconic” part of Belvidere for more than 80...

McNamara to deliver State of the City address on Tuesday. The main theme should ...

May 28, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — When Mayor Tom McNamara delivers his annual State of the City address on...

CRE8IV returns with a dozen more Rockford area murals

May 26, 2022 @ 3:27 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A public art project that has delivered two-dozen murals to blank slabs of...

Y members to get free access to Rockford Park District pools this summer

May 25, 2022 @ 4:20 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Members of the YMCA of Rock River Valley can swim in Rockford Park...

Freeport to host river clean-up day Saturday

May 24, 2022 @ 3:33 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter FREEPORT — The city of Freeport is hosting its annual river cleanup from 9 a.m....

'We don't have anyone else to rely on': Rock River Valley Blood Center pushes fo...

May 24, 2022 @ 11:26 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rock River Valley Blood Center is pushing for more donations as a...

Rockford small business development center aims to 'make history for our minorit...

May 24, 2022 @ 5:40 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — If Duntai Mathews and Sheila Hill see their vision come to fruition, a...

Rockford looks to partner with nonprofit on small business development center

May 23, 2022 @ 7:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city plans to partner with the nonprofit Think Big to create a...

Community Foundation awards 6 scholarships honoring the legacy of Howard Colman

May 20, 2022 @ 11:28 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois honored six students Thursday with scholarships honoring...

Mobile health unit brings screenings and other care to people in northern Illino...

May 19, 2022 @ 1:32 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — UW Health is bringing health screenings and other medical care directly to people...

This artist's burger is meant to keep your car from getting rocked

May 18, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — For some Red Robin restaurant goers, hitting the slider in its back parking...

'Amazing to see it all come together': Rockford high school students help build ...

May 17, 2022 @ 12:52 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Six years ago, Keonta Burnell was part of the first team of Guilford...

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski to deliver state of the state Wednesday

May 17, 2022 @ 11:12 am

Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — State Rep. Joe Sosnowski will give his take on the state of Illinois on Wednesday...

Prairie Hill students with 'unbelievable' compassion, great follow-through raise...

May 17, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A small group of second graders at Prairie Hill Elementary School raised hundreds...

New event space The Bricks breathing new life into Cherry Valley

May 16, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter CHERRY VALLEY — The village has a brand new event space in its cozy, quaint,...

Mercyhealth cautions parents about homemade baby formula

May 13, 2022 @ 2:29 pm

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Mercyhealth is cautioning parents that homemade baby formula can be harmful to infants. The health care...

More than 11K flowers to be planted at Veterans Memorial Circle in Rockford

May 13, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — More than 11,000 flowers will be planted this weekend at North Main and...

Machesney Park teen rises from humble beginnings to inspire others

May 11, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — Jeremeh Dagdayan speaks with a level of maturity beyond his 17 years...

Rockford native Emily Bear teams up with Dolly Parton for Taco Bell musical

May 10, 2022 @ 1:23 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A star-studded musical about Taco Bell’s Mexican pizza is coming to TikTok, and...

Rock River Valley Blood Center in downtown Rockford fully operational after bein...

May 10, 2022 @ 10:38 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rock River Valley Blood Center is open and fully operational after its...

'A powerful feeling': Construction starts on future Rockford Habitat homes

May 7, 2022 @ 1:16 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Before she heaved a shovel into the ground of her future home site...

Rising prices, inflation means Rock House Kids needs more fundraising for expans...

May 5, 2022 @ 3:21 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rock House Kids announced on Thursday that it has met its initial fundraising...

Winnebago County Mental Health Board expands into new areas with latest round of...

May 4, 2022 @ 7:10 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Mental Health Board has selected 21 new programs to receive...

Winnebago County Animal Services puts out urgent call for adopters as shelter hi...

May 3, 2022 @ 2:35 pm

By Stacey Jones Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Winnebago County Animal Services put out a warning Monday that its shelter is...

Community Foundation awards scholarships to 140 students worth nearly $373K

May 3, 2022 @ 12:36 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois has awarded 140 students scholarships worth $372,651....

'After 75 years, it worked out pretty well': Loves Park marks milestone

May 3, 2022 @ 5:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — The decision for Loves Park to become a city of its own...

Rockford Promise to send 8 students to Rockford University on full scholarships

May 2, 2022 @ 1:53 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rockford Promise will fund eight full four-year tuition scholarships to Rockford University starting...

No movement on court case for 'endangered' Elks Lodge in Rockford

April 30, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — There was no movement this week on the city’s legal attempt to force...

'Together we can': Rockford churches unite for Community Flourishing Initiative

April 27, 2022 @ 12:16 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A coalition of faith leaders from across the city have joined together to...

Rockford alderman pushes to allow backyard chickens

April 27, 2022 @ 6:05 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A Rockford aldermen wants residents to have the opportunity to raise chickens in...

'The future is bright under her leadership': Caitlin Pusateri named president of...

April 26, 2022 @ 1:19 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — Caitlin Pusateri has been named the new president of the Rockford Chamber of...

Rockford airport to hold disaster response training Wednesday

April 26, 2022 @ 10:38 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — The Chicago Rockford International Airport will be swarming with emergency workers on Wednesday...

Rockford's Elks Lodge named one of Illinois most endangered historic places

April 26, 2022 @ 5:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The 110-year-old former Elks Club in the city’s downtown has been named one...

Here's the Rockford airport's next step before building in Bell Bowl Prairie

April 25, 2022 @ 12:29 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Chicago Rockford International Airport said Monday that it has started formal consultation...

Youth Program Fair aims to make sure kids and families can 'get involved this su...

April 22, 2022 @ 1:19 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A multitude of nonprofits, businesses and government organizations will partner for a Youth...

Longtime Rockford Boys & Girls Club leader named to Hall of Fame

April 20, 2022 @ 5:30 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The longtime leader of the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford was honored...

Longtime Rockford Boys & Girls Club leader named to Hall of Fame

April 20, 2022 @ 5:30 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The longtime leader of the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford was honored...

Want to help solve crime in Rockford? There's an app for that

April 19, 2022 @ 12:19 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Police Department has launched an app for Android and iPhone it...

The Hub Art Gallery aims to 'breathe life back to Midtown' in Rockford

April 19, 2022 @ 6:05 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A new gallery and event space on Seventh Street aims to reinvigorate the...

State Street will be partially closed during Rockford City Market

April 18, 2022 @ 9:00 pm

Aldermen voted 10-2 on Monday, April 18, 2022, to keep State Street closed between Madison and Wyman streets during Rockford City Market. (Photo by...

'They give back to everybody': Rockford veteran known for his generosity gifted ...

April 15, 2022 @ 2:37 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Gene Schaefer’s first reaction was surprise. Then, he tried to find a way...

'Hands Around the Courthouse' returns to Rockford next week

April 15, 2022 @ 6:30 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The annual “Hands Around the Courthouse” child abuse awareness event will return next...

Help Rockford Habitat build its next home. No experience necessary

April 14, 2022 @ 9:51 am

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity will kick off its construction season on Monday, and it wants...

Saturn Park in Rockford to be renamed for Jim Keeling

April 13, 2022 @ 12:43 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Saturn Park along the Perryville Path loop on the city’s east side will...

Rockford named one of 5 'surprisingly cool towns' where you can buy a home for l...

April 13, 2022 @ 9:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Finding out the city has been placed on another internet list can spur...

Nik's Wish gets $17K from Rockford Subaru dealership

April 11, 2022 @ 4:34 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Nik’s Wish will help three young adults battling cancer fulfill a lifelong dream...

Rockford appoints new LGBTQIA+ liaisons

April 11, 2022 @ 2:13 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city on Monday announced the creation and appointment of new LGBTQIA+ liaisons...

Park district weighs future of William Grady Pool in Belvidere with $885K in fix...

April 8, 2022 @ 6:05 am

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter BELVIDERE — After decades as a summertime destination, Belvidere Township Park District...

'Help us tell the story of Camp Grant': Midway Village Museum searches for artif...

April 7, 2022 @ 1:38 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Midway Village Museum is searching for additional artifacts it hopes can help tell the...

April is Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity month. Here are some ways to support...

April 6, 2022 @ 5:45 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara on Monday proclaimed this April to be Rockford Area Habitat...

'We may be poised to see gas prices decline again': Fuel costs fall 6 cents pe...

April 4, 2022 @ 1:03 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The average price of a gallon of gas has fallen about 6 cents...

Partnership will provide job skills training, mentorship to Rockford youth

April 4, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city plans to partner with a local concrete construction company to provide...

Early deadline for Forward for Fun applications is Monday

April 3, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The early application deadline is Monday for residents or organizations...

Violent crime in Rockford is up 16% so far this year. Here's the mayor's respons...

April 2, 2022 @ 7:00 am

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara this week pledged to continue a multifaceted...

Senator International flight departs Sunday to deliver 270K meals to people of B...

March 31, 2022 @ 1:11 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — In the early hours of Sunday morning, a Senator International plane will be...

National wheelchair rugby championship returns to Rockford

March 30, 2022 @ 1:57 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The largest co-ed wheelchair rugby tournament in the country is headed here this...

17 new express bus routes added from Rockford to O'Hare

March 29, 2022 @ 2:03 pm

By Chelsea Meyer B103 Rockford Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Looking for a ride to O’Hare International Airport? There are now more opportunities to...

More than $161K raised for Rockford's Ukrainian sister city, providing medical s...

March 29, 2022 @ 11:13 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — More than $161,000 has been raised for Rockford’s Ukrainian sister city, providing vital...

Wishful Acres 'Brewkraine' is 'the fastest selling beer we've ever released'

March 28, 2022 @ 12:38 pm

By Chelsea Meyer B103 Rockford Get our newsletter LENA — From pints to growlers, individuals quenched their thirst while supporting the people in Ukraine...

Freeport police donate Kevlar vests to Ukraine

March 23, 2022 @ 7:30 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter FREEPORT — The Freeport Police Department is donating 33 Kevlar vests to Ukraine to help...

Want to start a nonprofit in Rockford? This new series can help

March 23, 2022 @ 6:00 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city of Rockford and Get Connected 815 are partnering to help new...

Rockford's 'crying girl' became a viral meme. Here's what she's up to now

March 23, 2022 @ 4:35 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Eight years ago Nevaeh Johnson had a rough first day of school. The...

City Council approves TIF funds to help Guler relocate to Rockford's Miracle Mil...

March 21, 2022 @ 6:01 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — City Council members on Monday approved an agreement to provide Guler Appliance with...

Fuego Nuevo Grill gets city of Rockford support for move, renovations

March 21, 2022 @ 5:57 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — City Council members on Monday agreed to help Fuego Nuevo Grill renovate a...

Rockford visitors bureau seeks muralists for summer CRE8IV projects

March 21, 2022 @ 12:24 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Charitable Foundation is seeking artists for...

After supply chain delays, Freddy's Frozen Custard sets opening in Machesney Par...

March 21, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — After supply-chain issues delayed the shipment of some equipment, Freddy’s Frozen Custard...

Here are your 2022 Rockford Area Arts Awards winners

March 16, 2022 @ 9:34 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Area Arts Council honored 10 artists and advocacy organizations last week...

Want to create a new event in Rockford? The city could help fund it with this pr...

March 15, 2022 @ 4:15 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city is looking for residents and organizations who want to create new...

Due to weather, Rockford's St. Patrick's Day Parade Postponed

March 10, 2022 @ 11:43 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — After two years of cancelations due to the pandemic, we’ll have to wait...

Due to weather, Rockford's St. Patrick's Day Parade postponed to March 19

March 10, 2022 @ 11:43 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — After two years of cancellations due to the pandemic, we’ll have to wait...

Neighborhood grants program open with Northwest HomeStart and The Community Foun...

March 8, 2022 @ 12:16 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Northwest HomeStart and The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois are accepting applications for...

New program teaches Rockford youth small engine repair; mentors wanted

March 8, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A new program from the nonprofit Jeremiah Development will teach teenagers how to...

Freedom Convoy rolled through Rockford area on Saturday

March 7, 2022 @ 7:27 pm

By Chelsea Meyer B103 Rockford Get our newsletter SOUTH BELOIT — A convoy of American truckers calling for an end to all COVID-19 mandates...

YWCA in Rockford presents 2022 Women of Achievement Awards

March 7, 2022 @ 2:39 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — YWCA Northwestern Illinois presented Women of Achievement Awards in five categories and named...

United Way of Rock River Valley hires new director of development

March 3, 2022 @ 10:02 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — United Way of Rock River Valley has hired Octavia Williams as its new...

Aldi has an opening date for its new Loves Park store

March 3, 2022 @ 6:05 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — Aldi has set a grand opening date for its newest store at...

Rockford police looking to hire more than 20 officers, now accepting entry-level...

March 3, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Police Department is accepting applications for entry-level officers as it looks...

Two Rockford attorneys named to 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list

March 2, 2022 @ 4:11 pm

By Matt Hall Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Two Rockford-area lawyers are doing a super job. Marc C. Gravino and Scott C. Sullivan...

Loves Park approves purchase of former body shop for fire station

March 1, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — City Council members on Monday approved purchasing a former body shop that...

West Rock in Rockford named nation's Wake Park of the Year

March 1, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — For the past eight years, West Rock Wake Park has slowly built a...

Rock House Kids in Rockford receives $5K from General Mills to combat hunger

February 25, 2022 @ 2:01 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rock House Kids, a nonprofit that provides a safe haven for children in...

Chocoholic Frolic exceeds expectations with 2022 sales topping previous years

February 25, 2022 @ 12:22 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties has hosted its annual Chocoholic...

Rockford BBB: That text may not be from your boss. Watch out for this new scam

February 23, 2022 @ 9:58 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — That text you just got from your boss might not be from them at...

2 Jefferson High School students advance to state Poetry Out Loud competition

February 21, 2022 @ 10:13 am

From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Two Jefferson High School students will compete in the statewide Poetry Out Competition...

Forward for Fun aims to 'energize' Rockford's pandemic recovery

February 18, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city’s latest effort to push forward with pandemic recovery can be boiled...

Rockford airport working to land new passenger destinations

February 16, 2022 @ 8:11 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — The Chicago Rockford International Airport is working to land new passenger destinations...

The 'Season Worth Waiting For' has arrived at RVC's Starlight Theatre and you co...

February 16, 2022 @ 1:58 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter They’re calling it “The Season Worth Waiting For” at Rock Valley College’s Starlight Theatre. What’s...

Rock River Valley Blood Center breaks ground on new Rockford donor center

February 15, 2022 @ 2:30 pm

By Matt Hall Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rock River Valley Blood Center will soon have a new location for...

Bird scooters are back in Rockford with new models

February 11, 2022 @ 12:53 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Bird electric scooters started showing up in the city again this week after...

'Suite' deal between Rockford IceHogs, Hard Rock Casino

February 8, 2022 @ 2:59 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford IceHogs and Hard Rock Casino Rockford have entered a five-year partnership...

BBB: Scam 'variants' keep popping up amid pandemic. Here's the latest warning

February 5, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The two-year coronavirus pandemic has created a steady stream of...

BBB: Scam 'variants' keep popping up amid pan...

Rock River Current Podcasts

Cold weather, warm welcome: Colombian investors get taste of Rockford

February 4, 2022 @ 6:56 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — With temperatures in the teens and snow flurries flying, Friday’s typical northern Illinois...

CVS Health to close south Rockford location

February 4, 2022 @ 12:14 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — CVS Health will close its pharmacy and convenience store on South Alpine Road...

Winnebago County Mental Health Board receives $18.3M in funding requests

February 2, 2022 @ 6:50 pm

From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board received 34 applications totaling $18.3 million...

Black Women in Business Expo aims to support and inspire entrepreneurs

February 1, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter BELOIT, Wis. — Four years ago, a group of about a dozen Black women came...

Crusader Community Health to reopen Loves Park Clinic

January 28, 2022 @ 11:27 am

From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — After a short closure at the beginning of the month, Crusader Community...

$16M in state funding to help Rockford Mass Transit upgrade facilities for elect...

January 26, 2022 @ 7:11 pm

From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rockford Mass Transit District will receive $16 million in state capital funding to...

Enter the Rocky the Snowman building contest with the Rockford Park District

January 26, 2022 @ 3:54 pm

By Matt Hall Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — What do you do when there’s fresh snow on the ground? Build a...

15 below zero. No problem for Rockford snow sculpting teams

January 26, 2022 @ 2:53 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Three years ago, Kelly Madison and her team of snow sculptors bundled up...

Hard Rock targets spring groundbreaking for full Rockford casino resort

January 26, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas and Steve Summers Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Hard Rock is targeting a spring groundbreaking for its full...

Rockford Park District to borrow $6M for Riverview Ice House fixes

January 25, 2022 @ 8:09 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District will borrow up to $6 million to pay for...

Rockford lawmaker's bill would require Native American curriculum

January 25, 2022 @ 10:15 am

From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, introduced a bill this month that would require...

Rockford has spirit: Locally created Rock'n Vodka wins awards, gets featured on ...

January 20, 2022 @ 8:56 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A sweet-tasting spirit created in Rockford is showing up on store shelves across...

Grants of up to $3,500 available for youth-led groups in the Rockford area

January 19, 2022 @ 12:38 pm

From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is now accepting applications for the In Youth...

Rockford SBDC to 3D EDM printing certification classes starting Jan. 26

January 19, 2022 @ 11:28 am

From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter The Illinois Small Business Development Centers at Rockford Chamber, also known as the Rockford SBDC, is...

Alignment Rockford names new executive director

January 18, 2022 @ 6:11 pm

From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A nonprofit that works to raise student achievement in Rockford Public Schools and...

Beefaroo takes the 'Betty White Challenge.' Here's how you can join in

January 18, 2022 @ 10:18 am

By Matt Hall B103 Rockford Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Fans of Betty White are celebrating what would have been her 100th birthday by...

The Parks Chamber's newest series connects government and business leaders

January 18, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in spring 2020 – leading to...

Rockford gas prices fell nearly 4 cents in past week

January 17, 2022 @ 9:13 am

From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Gas prices across the city have fallen nearly 4 cents per gallon in...

Summer camp program aims to help youth affected by trauma, violence

January 14, 2022 @ 1:44 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city and Rockford Park District are partnering on a youth summer camp...

Mountain bike trails coming to Alpine Hills Adventure Park in Rockford

January 13, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A roughly 1-mile long mountain bike trail designed for beginning riders to learn...

How was your emergency? Rockford residents may get text message survey after 911...

January 11, 2022 @ 4:55 pm

From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Residents in the city and Winnebago County will be among the first in...

Auburn High School junior named Rockford's youth poet laureate

January 11, 2022 @ 3:08 pm

From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — An Auburn High School junior has been named the city’s 2022 youth poet...

Collins Aerospace in Rockford to upgrade B-52 bomber's electric power generation...

January 11, 2022 @ 9:42 am

From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A Rockford-based aerospace company will play a key role in modernizing the U.S....

Goodwill rolls out second chance vocational training program in Rockford

January 10, 2022 @ 11:16 am

From news reports Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois has announced a new Accelerate program designed to give young adults...

Shorewood Park fixes to 'breathe new life' into Loves Park Ski Broncs shows

January 7, 2022 @ 1:37 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — A summer night’s rain can be a soothing sound to help you...

Want to start a food truck in Rockford? Here's your chance to learn the ropes

January 7, 2022 @ 5:00 am

By Matt Hall B103 Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city has a multitude of different food truck options. Have you ever thought about...

Festival of Lights in Rockford sets new attendance record

January 6, 2022 @ 5:04 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — It was another record year for the Festival of Lights, which surprised its...

Hard Rock names new president of Rockford Casino

January 6, 2022 @ 3:29 pm

From news reports Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Hard Rock has officially named Geno Iafrate as the president of its new Rockford Casino. A...

Hard Rock names new president of Rockford Casino

January 6, 2022 @ 3:29 pm

From news reports Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Hard Rock has officially named Geno Iafrate as the president of its new Rockford Casino. A...

Rockford area blood banks face ongoing shortage, push to 'make blood donation a ...

January 6, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Area blood banks are pushing for more donations amid a national shortage that’s...

Baci's Kitchen in Rockford to close after 5 years

January 5, 2022 @ 5:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Baci’s Kitchen, a family owned restaurant that serves everything from calzones to healthy...

Eyewitness News in Rockford names new morning anchor

January 5, 2022 @ 5:00 am

From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Eyewitness News has named a new morning anchor for its shows on WTVO...

City warns of water scams around Rockford

January 4, 2022 @ 10:59 am

By Matt Hall B103 Get our newsletter As we head into the new year it’s important to watch out for new scams....

Winnebago County Health Department hosts 3 vaccine clinics this week

January 3, 2022 @ 6:00 am

From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Health Department will host three vaccine, booster shot and flu...

Get a free ride home on New Year's Eve from Winnebago County sheriff's deputies

December 30, 2021 @ 5:15 am

From news reports Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department in partnership with LaMonica Beverages will provide free rides home for...

Nostalgic acts, cabaret, comedy: Here's the vision for a reborn Times Theater in...

December 29, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — John Waite‘s prepandemic appearance here quickly filled all the seats at the downtown...

Cure your winter blues with these fun activities in the Stateline

December 29, 2021 @ 5:00 am

By Chelsea Meyer B103 Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The snow is here. Before that cabin fever sets in, get outside and enjoy the...

Cure your winter blues with these fun activities in the Stateline

December 29, 2021 @ 5:00 am

By Chelsea Meyer B103 Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The snow is here. Before that cabin fever sets in, get outside and enjoy the...

New restaurant under construction beneath Burnham Lofts in Rockford

December 28, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A new restaurant is being built on the ground level of the Burnham...

$2.9M rehab project aims to bring new use to old Rockford Products site

December 28, 2021 @ 5:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Developers are moving forward with plans to rehabilitate the former Rockford Products manufacturing...

Rockford in review: A look back at 2021

December 27, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — At its best, 2021 was a year that saw Rockford...

Students, veterans can ride RMTD for free next year

December 22, 2021 @ 1:44 pm

From news reports Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Students in kindergarten through 12th grade and veterans will be able to ride Rockford Mass Transit...

How to recycle your Christmas tree in the Rockford area

December 22, 2021 @ 1:22 pm

By Chelsea Meyer b103 Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Did you know that natural Christmas trees are a recyclable resource? According to Keep Northern...

More than $27K raised for two boys killed in Belvidere

December 22, 2021 @ 12:13 pm

By Chelsea Meyer B103 Get our newsletter BELVIDERE — The community of Belvidere has stepped in to help a family mourning the horrendous killing...

Stroll on State draws estimated 62,500 people to downtown Rockford

December 21, 2021 @ 12:46 pm

From news reports Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Stroll on State, presented by Illinois Bank & Trust, made its return to an in-person experience...

Homeless memorial service planned for tonight at Davis Park

December 21, 2021 @ 11:27 am

The Northern Illinois Homeless Coalition will hold its annual memorial service for the homeless at 4:30 p.m. Dec.21 at Davis Park in downtown Rockford. ...

Mercyhealth development foundation hosts successful holiday fundraising event

December 21, 2021 @ 10:00 am

From news reports Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Mercyhealth Development Foundation held its annual Holiday Give a Gift Drive on Dec. 10, raising more...

5 ways to shake off holiday stress via a Rockford University professor

December 20, 2021 @ 8:30 am

By Lynne Conner Special to the Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Baking, shopping, traveling, decorating and scheduling can leave anyone stressed over...

Jesse White Extends Driver’s License and ID Card Expiration Dates until March ...

December 17, 2021 @ 1:07 pm

By Chelsea Meyer B103 Get our newsletter Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards have...

Rockford COVID-19 saliva test site announces holiday hours

December 15, 2021 @ 10:31 am

ROCKFORD — With the holidays approaching, if you or someone in your family needs a COVID-19 test, UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, 1601 Parkview Ave.,...

Byron School District goes remote, halts after school activities after COVID spi...

December 15, 2021 @ 9:20 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter BYRON — The Byron School District has switched to remote learning and shut down extracurricular...

Turning pain to inspiration: Rockford nurse helps heal and motivate

December 13, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — At first, Lakhila Tellis saw her pain as an excuse. She was 15...

Rockford could contribute $250K toward critical home repairs

December 13, 2021 @ 5:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city of Rockford may put $250,000 toward a partnership with Rockford Area...

'Pure joy on kids' faces': Rockford police help 100 kids shop for Christmas

December 11, 2021 @ 12:51 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Jayden Ashford has always looked up to police and firefighters, admiring videos of...

'A huge economic driver for our region': McNamara talks arts on This Week in the...

December 10, 2021 @ 6:00 am

Mayor Tom McNamara joined Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about everything from the economic impact of arts in the...

'A huge economic driver for our region': McNa...

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Fathers, police officers team up to deliver super Christmas to Rockford kids

December 9, 2021 @ 6:15 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A nonprofit that helps foster stronger fathers teamed up with Rockford police to...

'The true picture of Christmas': Riverside Community Church hosts live Nativity ...

December 9, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — Riverside Community Church wants to take people back in...

'The true picture of Christmas': Riverside Co...

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Here are 6 places to get free COVID vaccine, booster shot this week in Winnebago...

December 6, 2021 @ 11:41 am

ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Health Department will provide six free COVID-19 vaccine, booster shot and flu shot sites in the area this week....

'Everything I asked for, plus more': New Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity home...

December 5, 2021 @ 6:02 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Charae Howard needed a moment to herself the first time she stepped into...

New Casper Creek Cemetery protected by Natural Land Institute

December 4, 2021 @ 5:55 am

ROCKFORD – A new natural burial site in Galena will be protected in perpetuity by the Natural Land Institute, the organization said this week....

Rockford Park District flips the switch to light up the parks

December 1, 2021 @ 6:54 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A handful of neighborhood parks got a bit brighter on Wednesday as the...

Get authentic southern grits at this new Rockford restaurant

December 1, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Vivian Lott wants her new restaurant to have the feel of an old-fashioned...

YMCA in Rockford to accept Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies as donations

November 29, 2021 @ 4:25 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The YMCA of Rock River Valley hopes to take Giving Tuesday to the...

YMCA in Rockford to accept Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies as donations

November 29, 2021 @ 4:25 pm

ROCKFORD — The YMCA of Rock River Valley hopes to take Giving Tuesday to the moon this year. The Y is now accepting charitable...

'It's a joy': Stroll on State brings smiles, holiday spirit to downtown Rockford

November 27, 2021 @ 11:21 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Anne D’Astice and her children come to Stroll on State with a plan...

Rockford architect to appear on 'Jeopardy!' this week

November 24, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A Rockford architect with Larson & Darby Group will appear on “Jeopardy!” this...

Rockford native Emily Bear nominated for Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album

November 23, 2021 @ 3:51 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rockford native Emily Bear has been nominated for a Grammy for Best Musical...

Plowzilla, Sled Zeppelin and more ready to move snow from Rockford streets

November 23, 2021 @ 1:09 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — The names won’t matter once the snow falls. But for one brief moment...

Rockford makes additional road closures as Stroll on State safety precaution

November 23, 2021 @ 11:17 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city is closing down additional lanes of traffic Saturday for Stroll on...

'We want everyone to win': Rockford slot parlors, casino see room for both to su...

November 23, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Tucked away at the corner of Riverside Boulevard and Perryville Road is a...

Average gas price in Rockford down about 3 cents per gallon for Thanksgiving wee...

November 22, 2021 @ 9:16 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Gas prices in the city fell nearly 3 cents per gallon last week,...

Habitat for Humanity's construction program to expand to Jefferson High School

November 22, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A partnership with Habitat for Humanity that helps high school students learn various...

Fred VanVleet Shop helps feed residents with 4th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Give...

November 19, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Chelsea Meyer B103 Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Using his position as a Toronto Raptors NBA basketball player, Fred VanVleet is once again...

Rock House Kids wants Rockford to see its vision for expansion

November 18, 2021 @ 7:38 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Deanna Lacny will forgive you if you can’t see the potential Rock House...

Food giveaway Monday at Crusader Community Health in Rockford

November 18, 2021 @ 1:07 pm

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Crusader Community Health is partnering with the Cosmopolitan Club of Rockford, the American Diabetes Association and Top...

Rockford COVID-19 testing site Thanksgiving week hours announced

November 18, 2021 @ 1:02 pm

ROCKFORD – If you plan on visiting family for the holidays and want to confirm you’re COVID-19 negative, the free community COVID-19 saliva testing site...

Rockford agencies kick off Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

November 15, 2021 @ 12:29 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Leaders of multiple organizations that feed the hungry and shelter the homeless in...

New grocery store to open near shuttered Schnucks on Rockton Avenue in Rockford

November 15, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — When the Schnucks on Rockton Avenue closed its doors in July 2018, Sonya...

River Bluff in Rockford seeks donations to 'Bedazzle the Bluff'

November 12, 2021 @ 9:38 am

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — River Bluff Health & Rehabilitation is asking for help to brighten the holidays for its residents....

Former Rockford TV meteorologist Eric Sorenson announces run for Congress

November 10, 2021 @ 9:13 am

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Former meteorologist Eric Sorenson, who spent 11 years delivering forecasts...

From free haircuts to free food and a party at Fozzy's, here are some Veterans D...

November 9, 2021 @ 2:09 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Veterans Day is an occasion where we honor those who fought for our...

'Stay tuned': Announcement on opening of Rockford casino expected soon

November 9, 2021 @ 1:31 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — We’re still waiting on an official opening date for A Hard Rock Opening...

Rockford Police Department wants to double its percentage of female officers

November 8, 2021 @ 12:09 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city’s police department wants to bolster the number of women in its...

Winnebago County hosts free COVID-19 vaccine clinics for ages 5 and up

November 8, 2021 @ 9:57 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Health Department will provide free COVID-19 vaccines, booster shots and...

Rockford Better Business Bureau warns of holiday travel scams

November 4, 2021 @ 9:58 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau is warning travelers to...

Performers, parade participants wanted for Stroll on State

November 3, 2021 @ 3:09 pm

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is looking for people, groups and businesses to participate...

'For everyone to enjoy': New deck overlooks Levings Lake in Rockford

November 3, 2021 @ 2:14 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A new deck overlooking the banks of Levings Lake will give park-goers a...

Rockford is hiring entry-level police officers

November 1, 2021 @ 10:33 am

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city is looking for new officers to join the Rockford Police Department. The department is...

How Costco helped Loves Park weather The Great Lockdown

November 1, 2021 @ 10:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — When business activity dwindled to a crawl in March 2020 after statewide...

Stroll on State looking for vendors for this year's festivities

November 1, 2021 @ 9:55 am

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is looking for businesses who want to set up...

Stroll on State is back: In-person event will return to downtown Rockford

October 28, 2021 @ 2:13 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — Downtown will transform into a winter wonderland again as Stroll on State returns...

Help redesign Saturn Park in Rockford

October 27, 2021 @ 4:24 pm

By Matt Hall Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District needs your help. In May, it closed and removed...

Learn about "Hoo" Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center with annual t...

October 27, 2021 @ 3:51 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — See a variety of amazing hawks, owls, eagles, tortoises, rabbits, snakes and even...

Rockford Park District approves sale of Beyer Park land for women's baseball mus...

October 27, 2021 @ 9:23 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — Rockford Park District commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved the sale of 1 acre...

The Bubble Hive aims to add to downtown Rockford culture, arts scene with second...

October 27, 2021 @ 6:15 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — Bad timing spoiled The Bubble Hive’s first attempt at a second location. Timing...

YMCA launches Double Your Impact week to raise $100K

October 25, 2021 @ 3:07 pm

By Matt Hall Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The YMCA of Rock River Valley has launched a campaign to raise $100,000...

After serving as a mass vaccination site, developers prep former Rockford Kmart ...

October 25, 2021 @ 5:45 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — After serving as a site where thousands of people were vaccinated against COVID-19,...

Families flock to Midway Village in Rockford as All Hallows' Eve tradition retur...

October 24, 2021 @ 6:00 am

ROCKFORD — Hundreds of families filled the Midway Village Museum grounds on Saturday to trick-or-treat at the doors of its charming Victorian Village....

Colorblind artist creates vibrant new mural in Pecatonica

October 22, 2021 @ 5:53 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter PECATONICA — As he put the final touches on his latest mural Friday, Brett Whitacre...

Visitors Bureau needs your help finding Rockford's Christmas tree for Stroll on ...

October 21, 2021 @ 2:28 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — One of the highlights of Stroll on State is the lighting of the...

Hauntings in the 815: Get to know haunted Rockford with Samantha Hochmann and Ka...

October 21, 2021 @ 12:29 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — On a limestone bluff overlooking Kent Creek, you’ll find one of the most...

'A dramatic presence on the river': Rockford Public Library begins construction ...

October 20, 2021 @ 2:07 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — It was years ago when Paul Logli first heard the suggestion to demolish...

New neighborhood bar with live music, arcade games coming to North Second Street...

October 19, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — A new bar coming to North Second Street aims to be a...

2 'trailblazers' behind Perryville Path celebrated. Here's the path's next exten...

October 18, 2021 @ 5:34 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in spring 2020, shutting down business and...

Citywide necessities drive benefits Rockford area families in need

October 18, 2021 @ 11:26 am

By Matt Hall Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — Help out a family in need. Mayor Tom McNamara announced a necessities drive...

Rockford police to start wearing body cameras in one week

October 18, 2021 @ 8:54 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city’s police officers will begin wearing body cameras in one week, an...

Want to bet on the big game? Here's Hard Rock's plans to add sports betting in R...

October 16, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — Hard Rock Rockford plans to add sports gambling to its array of betting...

A Hard Rock Opening Act, the interim Rockford casino, plans early November openi...

October 14, 2021 @ 2:37 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — The city waited decades for the chance to welcome its own casino. It...

2 restaurants, auto service business coming to East State Street in Rockford

October 13, 2021 @ 6:35 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — Two new restaurants and a quick-service oil change business are coming to the...

Here are Rockford's trick-or-treat hours

October 12, 2021 @ 1:22 pm

ROCKFORD — The city’s official trick-or-treat hours will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. The city of Rockford announced the...

Deadline is Thursday to nominate a teacher for the Golden Apple Award

October 11, 2021 @ 2:32 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — You have until Thursday to nominate someone for the prestigious Golden Apple award...

Be on the lookout for water scammers in Rockford

October 8, 2021 @ 12:02 pm

By Matt Hall Rock River Current ROCKFORD — There have been recent complaints in Rockford about people going door to door and claiming to...

Redevelopment of former Tussing's Tile aims to capture 'untapped potential' in L...

October 7, 2021 @ 6:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current LOVES PARK — A building that has sat vacant for years at the corner of North Second Street...

Rockford Symphony Orchestra to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID te...

October 6, 2021 @ 10:42 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Rockford Symphony Orchestra will require audience members to wear a facemask and show proof of vaccination...

Here's what Rockford homeowners can expect on their property taxes next year

October 6, 2021 @ 6:05 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — The city will collect roughly the same amount in property taxes next year, marking the ninth...

Nearly shuttered a year ago, design work begins for Riverview Ice House renovati...

October 5, 2021 @ 6:45 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Design work will begin this week on renovations to the Riverview Ice House, a downtown hockey...

Rockford City Council OKs sale of Barber-Colman complex to developer

October 5, 2021 @ 2:07 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — City Council on Monday approved an agreement for J. Jeffers & Co. to purchase the former...

Belvidere wants state to incentivise electric vehicle production to strengthen a...

October 5, 2021 @ 11:03 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current BELVIDERE — City Council members are urging the state to create an incentive package for electric vehicle production...

Loves Park provides redevelopment incentives at former Jacobs Signs property

October 5, 2021 @ 9:05 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current LOVES PARK — The city will offer up to $90,000 in incentives to the company redeveloping the former...

Rockford City Council approves International Women's Baseball Museum at Beyer Pa...

October 5, 2021 @ 8:41 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — City Council members on Monday gave approval for a $10 million International Women’s Baseball Center museum...

$140M in improvements to be made at Byron nuclear plant

October 4, 2021 @ 4:04 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current BYRON — More than $140 million in capital improvements will be made at the Byron Generating Station after...