Rockford

Don't wait until the weekend to have fun. Here are 21 things to do in the Rockfo...

June 6, 2023 @ 8:05 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There are too many things to do in the Rockford area this...

Junior League of Rockford names new president, first Black woman to serve in the...

June 5, 2023 @ 1:47 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Junior League of Rockford has inducted Leslie Luther as the nonprofit’s 93rd president, and...

New downtown Rockford boat docks are 'the first step to transforming Davis Park'

June 2, 2023 @ 12:17 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — New floating boat docks have officially opened along the Rock River at...

A trio of chicks of Rockford's official city bird are preparing to fledge in the...

June 2, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There are three new hatchlings of the city’s official bird getting ready...

Ringland-Johnson Construction names new company president; Brent Johnson will re...

June 1, 2023 @ 2:45 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app CHERRY VALLEY — Ringland-Johnson Construction, a 76-year-old local company that employs more than 150...

New downtown Rockford business strives to get youth, families involved in the ar...

June 1, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new business coming to downtown Rockford blends the line between playhouse...

2 downtown Rockford businesses enter new chapters with move to different storefr...

June 1, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A pair of downtown businesses are changing locations in a collaborative effort...

The Rockford area is full of things to do this weekend. Here are 20 ideas to kee...

June 1, 2023 @ 5:55 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — If your calendar is clear this weekend, get ready to fill it...

Rockford's mural initiative is getting bigger and smaller at the same time this ...

May 31, 2023 @ 6:57 pm

By Helen Karakoudas Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The public art initiative first known for bringing murals...

Record-low inventory of Rockford area homes for sale has some buyers feeling 'be...

May 31, 2023 @ 11:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — In her first two years in the real estate business, Alli Bernardi...

State of the City: McNamara says 'once-in-a-lifetime' deal to redevelop Barber-C...

May 30, 2023 @ 7:01 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara said in his State of the City address Tuesday...

New art exhibit in Rockford showcases strength and vibrance of LGBTQ+ artists

May 30, 2023 @ 12:00 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new exhibit at 317 Art Collaborative sets out to showcase the...

New art exhibit in Rockford showcases strength and vibrance of LGBTQ+ artists

May 30, 2023 @ 12:00 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new exhibit at 317 Art Collaborative sets out to showcase the...

Photos: Memorial Day parade, ceremonies in Rockford

May 29, 2023 @ 5:53 pm

Photos by Albert Riley Jr. Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Hundreds of people filled the Memorial Day parade route from...

Veterans, families observe 18th — perhaps last — Memorial Day Service at LZ ...

May 29, 2023 @ 2:44 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Military veterans, their families and other community members filled the grounds around...

New event raises money for Rockford-area organization that helps veterans cope w...

May 28, 2023 @ 9:14 pm

By Kevin Haas and Steve Summers Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — A new event that will debut this weekend...

Rockford's Frank Lloyd Wright designed Laurent Home celebrated as veterans' gran...

May 28, 2023 @ 3:54 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Congressmen and other national and local dignitaries stopped in Rockford on Sunday...

Rockford Park District breaks ground on new indoor equestrian center at Lockwood...

May 25, 2023 @ 12:59 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District broke ground on Wednesday on a new indoor...

New Rockford City Market vendor Laconic Foods can help you bring authentic Greek...

May 25, 2023 @ 6:05 am

By Helen Karakoudas Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD – Anyone cooking or baking Greek at home can seriously...

Podcast: Rockford Area Arts Council working on plans to strengthen the city's cu...

May 25, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app Mary McNamara Bernsten, executive director of the Rockford Area Arts Council,...

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Podcast: Rockford Area Arts Council working on plans to strengthen the city's cultural aspects

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Former Elliot Golf Course eyed for future nature education center as Severson De...

May 25, 2023 @ 5:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app CHERRY VALLEY — Severson Dells Nature Center is exploring the option of leaving Severson...

Rockford to continue its Neighborhood Improvement Initiative for a second summer

May 24, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A city initiative aimed at flooding neighborhoods plagued by high rates of...

Rockford woman sells authentic African clothing and jewelry to benefit kids in h...

May 23, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Elizabeth Adedoyin left her home country of Liberia at age 9 to...

17 things to do this week and Memorial Day weekend in the Rockford area

May 23, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The upcoming weekend will have three days off for many workers as...

Mayor McNamara to deliver his sixth State of the City address next week

May 22, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara will deliver his sixth State of the City address...

New woman-owned business wants to brighten up Rockford with rare flowers, succul...

May 22, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Kendra Moreno and Kailee Schulz have been growing their new business Terrakotta...

New woman-owned business wants to brighten up Rockford with rare flowers, succul...

May 22, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Kendra Moreno and Kailee Schulz have been growing their new business Terrakotta...

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Donations needed to keep Rockford's Fourth of July fireworks booming

May 19, 2023 @ 1:45 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The committee that puts on the city’s annual Fourth of July festivities...

Podcast: Ted O'Donnell talks about the need for donors to keep Rockford firework...

May 19, 2023 @ 1:01 pm

Ted O’Donnell, co-chair of the Rockford Fourth of July Committee, joins Steve Summers and Ryan Sartori on This Week in the Stateline to talk...

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Podcast: Ted O'Donnell talks about the need for donors to keep Rockford fireworks booming

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Rockford Public Library's progress shows off its 'stunning' side, but a $6M cost...

May 19, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The view from the crest of the Jefferson Street bridge shows off...

Newly formed Greater Rockford Arab Chamber of Commerce aims to 'shape a brighter...

May 18, 2023 @ 12:00 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new business organization aims to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and established businesses...

Crusader Community Health looks to clean up blight near busy Broadway clinic in ...

May 18, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Crusader Community Health plans to purchase and demolish a vacant and blighted...

Rockford City Market, a stepping stone for entrepreneurs since 2010, will welcom...

May 17, 2023 @ 2:45 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — For more than four months, Kendra Moreno and Kailee Schulz have been...

Think Big awards nearly $25K in mini-grants to 11 minority- and women-owned busi...

May 16, 2023 @ 2:40 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Think Big has awarded nearly $25,000 in mini-grants to 11 minority-owned and...

Here's everything you need to know about Rockford City Market 2023

May 16, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — It’s a summer tradition: Rockford City Market is kicking off its 13th season...

From beers at the ballpark to pelicans in downtown: Here are 16 sweet things to ...

May 16, 2023 @ 3:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app Update: The Brews on First Beer Fest has been postponed. We’ll provide a new...

Rockford Spine Center to merge as part of OrthoIllinois next month

May 15, 2023 @ 11:56 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — OrthoIllinois and Rockford Spine Center announced Monday that they will merge this...

Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days dates announced for July 21 and July 22

May 10, 2023 @ 4:02 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — It’s not just the mustard, ketchup or buns that make up Alpine Kiwanis Brat...

More than 15k Flowers To Be Planted At Veterans Memorial Circle In Rockford

May 10, 2023 @ 1:41 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — More than 15,000 flowers will be planted next weekend at North Main and...

Sip & Sample with RAMP at The Union tomorrow in downtown Rockford

May 10, 2023 @ 12:53 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Enjoy samples of beer, wine, spirits, and food from multiple local vendors...

Don't wait for the weekend: There's lots to do all week long in the Rockford are...

May 9, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There are lots of opportunities for entertainment, shopping and giving back to...

New nonprofit brings in Top Gun to honor Rockford's brightest diamonds

May 5, 2023 @ 11:38 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A newly formed nonprofit designed to celebrate excellence in the Rockford region...

New dog walk turns Midtown Rockford into a delightfully ruff neighborhood

May 4, 2023 @ 7:04 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new monthly event that debuted Thursday has turned Midtown into a...

Judge Joe McGraw, who served as 17th Circuit chief judge for 5 years, to retire ...

May 3, 2023 @ 4:35 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Circuit Judge Joe McGraw announced on Wednesday his plans to retire July...

Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to award $430K in scholarships this ye...

May 3, 2023 @ 12:33 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois will award $429,677 in scholarships to...

Exquisite cuts and shaves barbershop moves into former restaurant in downtown Ro...

May 1, 2023 @ 7:24 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new barbershop has opened inside the former Kuma’s restaurant space in...

Rockford arts icon Tom Heflin, whose work captured the beauty of the Midwest, ha...

May 1, 2023 @ 3:09 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The leap of faith Tom Heflin took to become a full-time artist...

Podcast: Annual 911 Run to support Rockford Fire Department youth camp, other ca...

April 30, 2023 @ 6:00 am

Michael Schnaper, a firefighter and arson investigator with the Rockford Fire Department, joins Steve Summers on This Week in Stateline to talk about the...

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'A path to follow your dreams': ACE event returns to Rockford to help entreprene...

April 28, 2023 @ 12:31 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A conference and expo that brings together local business influencers and other resources...

Nearly $1M in building purchases sets the stage for Rock Valley College to grow ...

April 28, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rock Valley College is purchasing a cluster of buildings and parking lots...

West Side Show Room's latest play flips the script on Robin Hood

April 27, 2023 @ 1:17 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new play at the West Side Show Room put a twist...

Want to see this new Rockford mural on a T-shirt? There's a plan in the works

April 27, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Andrew Vowles has seen a new energy outside of Ernie’s Midtown Pub...

Symbol, Rockford's red riverfront art monument, to get its first facelift in a d...

April 26, 2023 @ 6:20 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Symbol, the one-of-a-kind sculpture that towers above the Rock River Recreation Path,...

Martesha Brown named new president of Rockford Park District board

April 26, 2023 @ 12:31 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford Park District commissioners have selected Martesha Brown to serve as the...

A regional police training facility could be built inside the Public Safety Buil...

April 26, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Winnebago County is developing plans to renovate the downtown Public Safety Building...

Rescue workers, medical team reunite with Mendota man they saved from a widowmak...

April 25, 2023 @ 2:41 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Mark Pohl’s condition did not initially look severe when he started to...

Rockford to replace century-old bridge to create safer connection to neighborhoo...

April 25, 2023 @ 10:46 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city plans to replace a more than century old neighborhood bridge...

Perryville recreation path to extend north to Roscoe's Porter Park

April 24, 2023 @ 1:43 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROSCOE — Plans are moving forward to extend the Perryville Path farther north, where...

New Midtown mural spells out Rockford's sports, industrial and arts history

April 21, 2023 @ 5:34 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Midtown‘s newest mural is a tribute to Rockford sports, industry and history...

Late Rockford Speedway owner Jody Deery's final bequest creates family's '9th an...

April 21, 2023 @ 2:46 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Late Rockford Speedway owner Jody Deery’s final bequest to the community...

Mo's Coffee and Cafe in downtown Rockford serves healthy food your mouth remembe...

April 21, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Mohammad Saleem spent more than four decades building his proficiency for Pakistani...

The Canna Cafe in Rockford is ready to serve 'high' quality food and cannabis kn...

April 20, 2023 @ 6:48 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Lola Renner and Taylor Seitz are blending their passion for food and...

New downtown Rockford business puts a variety of salon, spa and beauty services ...

April 20, 2023 @ 3:28 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new downtown business puts an array of salon, spa and beauty...

Arts take center stage in Rockford this weekend for Spring ArtScene

April 20, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city’s art scene takes center stage this weekend as visual and...

Youth workers help give Rockford housing residents easier access to health care

April 19, 2023 @ 12:29 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Residents of a public housing apartment complex on the city’s northwest side...

As Hard Rock Casino rises in Rockford, contractors and tradesmen highlight safet...

April 18, 2023 @ 5:01 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Hard Rock Casino’s construction leaders have signed a partnership with federal and...

Rockford University adds cybersecurity major, announces new tuition grant progra...

April 18, 2023 @ 11:24 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford University has launched a new cybersecurity major to help students prepare...

Rockford City Council OKs demolition of nearly 130-year-old Church School

April 17, 2023 @ 6:49 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — City Council members on Monday approved plans to demolish a nearly 130-year-old...

Bath & Body Fusion closes downtown Rockford location, prepares to open in Byron

April 17, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Bath & Body Fusion has closed its downtown shop after about a dozen...

Pinwheels outside College of Medicine Rockford signify severity of child abuse a...

April 14, 2023 @ 3:45 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — More than 400 blue pinwheels were stuck into the earth outside the...

Iconic Energy aims to bring 'heartbeat' to downtown with revamp of former News T...

April 14, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — One of downtown’s most iconic buildings is now the Iconic Building. But...

New Boys & Girls Club of Rockford program aims to help kids take video games fro...

April 13, 2023 @ 3:55 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new program through the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford aims...

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Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere announces opening weekend

April 13, 2023 @ 9:39 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Florad Road, has announced its opening weekend for 2023....

There's a push to bring ranked choice voting to presidential primaries in Illino...

April 13, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Illinois lawmakers are weighing a change to how presidential primaries are conducted...

Amazon has renewed 'A League of Their Own' for a final four-episode season

April 12, 2023 @ 8:31 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Amazon has officially renewed “A League of Their Own,” the series centered...