From news reports Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Mercyhealth Development Foundation held its annual Holiday Give a Gift Drive on Dec. 10, raising more...
By Stacey Jones Rock River Current Get our newsletter The mission of the Rock River Valley Pantry is to provide healthy, nutritionally balanced food...
By Stacey Jones Rock River Current Get our newsletter In 2009, a group of compassionate people decided that Rockford veterans and their families needed...
By Stacey Jones Rock River Current Get our newsletter Founded in 1985, The Literacy Council is a nonprofit organization that helps children and adults...
By Stacey Jones Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Carpenter’s Place is a nonprofit that focuses on giving homeless people in the Rockford...
By Stacey Jones Rock River Current Get our newsletter “RAMP’s mission is to build an inclusive community that encourages individuals with disabilities to reach...
By Stacey Jones Rock River Current Get our newsletter The Rockford Rescue Mission is recognized as the region’s primary provider of assistance to the...
By Lynne Conner Special to the Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Enjoying a hometown Christmas with an international flair is as simple...
By Stacey Jones Rock River Current Get our newsletter Located just outside of Durand, Hoo Haven is a wildlife rehabilitation facility that takes all...
By Stacey Jones Rock River Current Get our newsletter Since 1998, The Trevor Project has provided crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to members...
By Stacey Jones Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Vets Roll is a nonprofit organization focused on paying tribute to America’s oldest...
By Stacey Jones Rock River Current Get our newsletter WINNEBAGO — Mending Hearts Animal Rescue is a foster-based nonprofit animal rescue agency. It specializes...
By Stacey Jones Rock River Current Get our newsletter BELOIT — Beloit Meals On Wheels provides daily nutritious meals and information to promote dignity...
By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our Newsletter The countdown to Halloween has officially begun. Have you started thinking about your Halloween costume...
Warning: CUTENESS OVERLOAD! SwedishAmerican’s Level 3 NICU in Rockford celebrated the Easter holiday this week by dressing up some of the babies as “Peeps.”...
The 16th annual Garden Bazaar at Court Street Methodist Church is coming on Friday, May 14th! You’ll find your favorite annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables,...
John Flanagan of Rockford Hawg Hunters/Benefit Fishing Tourney outlines the return of the annual Open Team Bass Fishing Tournament on the Rock River in...
Rockford Park District’s Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens offers unique and fun “TO GrOw” classes with nature-themed projects for ages five and up to create...
We have an easy St. Patrick’s Day Martini recipe to share thanks to our friends at Perfectly Seasoned Catering in Roscoe. Ingredients: Melon Liqueur...
From February 26 through March 21, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) will support the world’s strongest and youngest female entrepreneurs as they host...
Apparently during the COVID-19 pandemic, more than half of Americans have not used their vacation time. So, Jameson Irish Whiskey will encourage people to...
The Irish Marching Society of Rockford is planning a St. Patrick’s Driving Parade for Saturday, March 13th, 2021. The marching parade and PaddyFest have...
Each winter, the Rockford Park District hosts the Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition at Sinnissippi Park. The winner of this year’s contest was The...
Rockford City Market is clearing out their cooler and offering discounted cocktails and craft beer. They’ll be setup outside their Madison Street entrance on...
The Rockford Park District, with help from Collins Aerospace, is hosting a community-wide Rocky the Snowman contest this winter. Thanks to Collins Aerospace, 1,000...
The spirit of the holiday will shine a bit brighter this Saturday in the Churchill’s Grove and Edgewater neighborhoods for their annual Luminary Night....