From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is now accepting applications for the In Youth...
From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A nonprofit that works to raise student achievement in Rockford Public Schools and...
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to discuss rising COVID-19 numbers, the recent shooting outside Auburn High...
From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Health Department will host three vaccine, booster shot and flu...
From news reports Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department in partnership with LaMonica Beverages will provide free rides home for...
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...
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.,...
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...
The Rockford Police Benevolent and Protective Association Unit 6 with assistance from Target’s “Heroes & Helpers” donation program helped 100 kids shop for Christmas...
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...
ROCKFORD — Meridian Health in partnership with state Rep. Maurice West II and Pilgrim Baptist Church will sponsor a drive-thru turkey box giveaway from...
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 Chelsea Meyer B103 Get our newsletter From winemakers in the slopes of California to whiskey distilleries in western Kentucky, the nation is seeing...
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 B103 Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rockford area “celebrities” showed off their dance moves Saturday while raising money for a great...
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 – 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...
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Health Department will provide free COVID-19 vaccines, booster shots and...
Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is looking for people, groups and businesses to participate...
By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The babies at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital NICU are getting ready for Halloween by...
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A vintage Rockford restaurant that reopened under new ownership amid the coronavirus pandemic...
By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — This Saturday, Oct. 23, female impersonators and transgender performers from across the country...
By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our Newsletter The countdown to Halloween has officially begun. Have you started thinking about your Halloween costume...
By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is releasing three officially licensed, limited edition Chicago White Sox...
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Rockford Symphony Orchestra will require audience members to wear a facemask and show proof of vaccination...
By Matt Hall B103 Rockford It’s officially Halloween season. If you’ve noticed more decorations around, it’s not a coincidence. A new study combined polls...
By Kevin Wood Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Rosecrance Regional Vice President of Operations Craig Stallings has been tapped to lead the Rosecrance Ware...
By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current ROCKFORD — It’s back! Rockford’s original neighborhood bike fest is happening this Saturday. Ride around and Tour De...
ROCKFORD — The city’s Health and Human Services Department, in conjunction with the Northern Illinois Homeless Coalition, is accepting grant applications for federal funding...
Rockford’s Labor Day Parade has been canceled for the second consecutive year due to concerns about COVID-19, 13 WREX reports. Rockford United Labor, which...
Join K-Cancer Softball as they host the Heroes Challenge Fire Truck Pull event. It benefits local families battling childhood cancer. It’s taking place...
On Thursday, August 26th, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced in a news conference in Chicago, that he is reinstating indoor mask mandates, regardless of vaccination...
If you’re looking for a job this winter, IDOT, (Illinois Department of Transportation) is hiring qualified individuals for seasonal positions for snow-and-ice removal across...
“The pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” ~Winston Churchill With all the negative things going...
On Friday, August 13th, Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation for feminine hygiene products to be placed in boys’ and girls’ bathrooms, grades 4-12, for...
The International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) has plans to build an Indoor/Outdoor Museum at Beyer Stadium Park, home to the Rockford Peaches, the...
RAMP is partnering with the Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation, TCMF, to provide a variety of educational programming, alternative therapies, Technical and Accessibility Assessments, and...
Janesville’s Rock Aqua Jays are hosting the National Water Ski Show Tournament, August 13th through the 15th. This event will feature the top competitors...
Join the Rockford Police Department tomorrow night for National Night Out! There will be K9 demonstrations, food, community resources and so much more....
The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD), consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Illinois Department of Public Health, strongly recommends...
As part of its mission to amplify communities through art and basketball, the iconic Hoopbus is making a visit to Rockford, Illinois, this Saturday,...
Join Instructor Stephanie at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden for Yoga in the Garden! Classes are every other Saturday July 31st through August 28th...
Lowe’s has revealed all 100 grant recipients of its nationwide centennial celebration 100 Hometowns, and Rockford’s Trinity House is one of those 100...
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara is considering throwing his hat in the ring for the 17th district congressional seat currently held by Congresswoman Cheri...
The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. The award recognizes girls who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through remarkable Take Action...
On Tuesday, June 15th, the Rock River Anything That Floats Race Steering Committee announced they made the decision not to hold a race in the summer...
Rockford, Illinois, native Bret Wilhelmi was one of three students in Grace College’s actuarial science major recently recognized for successfully passing preliminary exams required by the Society...
The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (“EDS”) staff and volunteers are responding to the Chemtool fire in Rockton, Illinois. EDS is deploying a mobile...
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois opened a new Donation Express on Wednesday, June 9th with doors opening at 8:00 AM. The Donation Express is located...
In April, the City of Rockford helped Winnebago County administer its Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Now, the City’s Community Action Agency has directly received...
They’re finally here! Rockford has partnered with shared electric scooter company Bird Rides to bring e-scooters to Rockford for a pilot program. The scooters...
At a press conference Thursday, Anderson Japanese Gardens unveiled the expansion of their Walkways for Everyone. David Anderson, Founding Family Member of Anderson Japanese Gardens, explained,...
People who get REALLY annoyed by it have something called misophonia. That’s where common sounds like chewing or heavy breathing can drive you nuts....
Volcano Falls Adventure Park is no longer requiring vaccinated guests to wear a mask inside the facility. Following new CDC guidelines and adhering to...
Carpenter’s Place has announced they have purchased the former Schnuck’s building on Rural Street. It will be the future home of Carpenter’s Corner…thrift and...
Eats + Speaks, a therapist-owned and operated a private practice in downtown Byron, Illinois, is excited to announce it has hired three new therapists...
The CDC revised its guidelines on Thursday, saying that vaccinated individuals should not be required to wear masks in indoor and outdoor settings, with some...
Fully vaccinated staff members from Rockford arts organizations including Rockford Symphony, Starlight Theatre, and Rockford Dance Company will join together under the marquee of...
Pepsi-Cola of Rockford is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of high school seniors and college undergraduates through the Pepsi Scholarship Fund. The purpose...
Over the weekend, students from the Rockford Karate Center won multiple medals at the AAU Region Six Super Regional Championships in Chicago, including three...
COVID-19 numbers have improved enough that Governor JB Pritzker says the state can move to the “bridge phase” of reopening, with higher capacity limits...
The Ravinia Festival, under the direction of its new President and CEO Jeffrey P. Haydon, announced the concert schedule for 2021 today, celebrating the...
Join the Rockford City Market for Music at the Market featuring local favorite, Long-shot! When: Friday, May 7th, 5:30-8pm Where: Inside the Rockford City...
This pandemic has been tough on everyone especially small business owners. Here’s some good news…The new U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Restaurant Revitalization...
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois will be operating its free income tax preparation and filing sites throughout the summer to help people recover stimulus...
If you still need to get vaccinated, the Winnebago County Health Department says it’s offering COVID-19 vaccines on Sunday, May 2nd, with no appointment...
Keith Country Day School, the region’s only nationally ranked, independent college-prep school, today announced it is offering five full-tuition scholarships for new students entering 7th through...
Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow and the Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District are giving away trees. Starting...
The Rockford Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce it will record The Orchestra Sings, a lively and interactive concert for Rockford area students, on Friday, April...
Winnebago County recently received $8.3 million from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help people stay in their homes and to...
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and CDC (Center for Disease Control) made the announcement on Tuesday that they recommend “pausing” the use of...
Amazon has leased a 140,000-square-foot portion of the vacant former Bon-Ton distribution center at 4650 Shepherd Trail. The company plans to operate a value-added...
Throughout the entire month of March, Jersey Mike’s and The Literacy Council joined forces to raise funds for The Literacy Council during Jersey Mike’s...
Starting Monday, April 12th, Illinois will be moving into the next phase of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, Governor Pritzker announced. Any Illinois resident who is...
According to The State Journal-Register, the total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses that have been administered across Illinois has topped 8.4 million. State officials...
Over the next three years, Rockford Schools will receive $220 million in federal dollars. Addressing the learning loss and other investments that have been...
Our local public libraries have been tested in so many ways this past year. From expanding their menu of available online programs to offering curbside...
Winnebago County recently received $8.3 million from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help people stay in their homes and to...
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that Illinois will folllow suit with Federal authorities and extend the deadline for state taxes to be filed no...
Congratulations to all the talented athletes who were named to the NIC-10 (Northern Illinois Conference) all-conference teams! MVPs and coaches were named as well....
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 revitalization of the South Main Street corridor in Rockford continues with a new project from Urban Equity Properties. The plan calls for converting...
Carpenter’s Place in Rockford needs your help providing breakfast or lunch to their homeless guests in April. To be in compliance with the Winnebago...
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Cody Schiffman, from Rockford, is assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), conducts maintenance...
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...
Exciting news out of Beloit! Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers confirmed his support and concurrence for the Ho-Chunk Nation’s proposed Beloit project today, paving the...
Congratulations to Roscoe Middle School 8th grader, Avani Joshi, for winning her 2nd regional spelling bee title on March 17, 2021. Her winning word...
Rockford’s Habitat For Humanity Executive Director Keri Asevedo discusses how the pandemic affected their ability to build homes in 2020 and the build schedule...
The CDC has released its first guidelines for those who have been fully vaccinated. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the last required dose...
On March 8, 2021, International Women’s Day, Rockford’s Illinois Bank & Trust, a subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., presented a donation of $10,000...
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...
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) announced today that Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara has signed on to rappel 8 stories down the historic SupplyCore...
SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health, celebrated the opening of its new Women and Children’s Hospital with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 4, 2021....
Derry Enterprises, Inc. of Machesney Park announced that it has acquired O.K. Fasteners, a Huck and mechanical fastener distributor based in Troy, IL. O.K....
Derry Enterprises, Inc. of Machesney Park announced that it has acquired O.K. Fasteners, a Huck and mechanical fastener distributor based in Troy, IL. O.K....
Bill Grennell of The Literacy Council discusses the mission and details their partnership with Jersey Mike’s Subs in March for their Month of Giving....
iFiber, a provider of high-speed network transport services to both the public and private sector in Northwest Illinois and beyond, recently worked with SwedishAmerican...
COVID-19 Moderna vaccines that were scheduled to arrive this week for Mercyhealth, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center, and SwedishAmerican in Winnebago County have...
Recently, Insurify named Rockford as one of the 2021 Best Cities for New Homebuyers. Insurify, an insurance quotes comparison website, named one city per...
