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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...

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

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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...

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

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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...

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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...

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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 Sorensen 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 Sorensen, 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...