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...
Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens invites you to experience the magical world of butterflies! Enjoy being surrounded by live butterflies in the tropical conservatory and...
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...
Discovery Center is temporarily expanding its hours to provide more playful learning opportunities for families while their children are on Spring Break. Hours: Monday,...
Triple Crown Sports and the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau have announced that the UW Health Sports Factory in downtown Rockford has been...
A $772,000 state grant will help construct downtown’s first new residential building since 1975. Bush Construction, a company located in Davenport, Iowa, will develop a six-story...
Rockford United Labor, AFL-CIO, in collaboration with a coalition of community groups such as the American Association of University Women, League of Women Voters,...
The SwedishAmerican Foundation is excited to announce it will award grants through its fifth annual Caring for Our Community Grant Program. The Foundation will...
Christopher Engler, English teacher at Harlem High School, discusses how his drama students used the pandemic as an opportunity to adapt their stage version...
Financial Advisor Jakob Loescher with Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Rockford, landed on Forbes’ 2021 Best-In-State Wealth...
Apparently the pandemic hasn’t stopped the Tooth Fairy. According to Delta Dental’s 23rd annual Tooth Fairy Poll, they found the national average is...
The Fighting Illini are looking to rebound after a lackluster performance offensively last time out verse Michigan State. The 5th ranked Illini struggled to...
Starting Thursday, February 25th, more people in Illinois will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Expanding Phase 1B, Illinois is prioritizing individuals with...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded $134 million to 93 PHAs throughout the state of Illinois. Rockford Housing Authority received...
John Groh of the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau discusses their Diversity Initiatives announced in honor of Black History Month, and how the...
Rockford Symphony Orchestra’s “Local Pairings” is a new RSO Zoom free four-part series that will pair one area musician and an RSO classical musician to discuss...
The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) along with Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, announced the construction of the new international cargo center to be located at the...
The Rockford Area Economic Council invites you to two informative sessions to learn more about the Paycheck Protection Program with DCEO & SBA. February...
he Education and Manufacturers Council is starting a Golf League and wants to gauge interest. Extending this to the Women of Today’s Manufacturing network...
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...
Happening now: City First Church located at 5950 Spring Creek Road in Rockford is hosting a food distribution today until supplies last. The Northern...
Ken-Rock Community Center, 625 Adams Street is now accepting appointments for older adults to get their Taxes Prepared at no cost! They are accepting...
Rockford researcher Dr. Ramaswamy Kalyanasundaram has been named the 2020 Inventor of the Year by the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Kalyanasundaram is the...
Carpenter’s Place in Rockford needs your help providing meals to their homeless community. Each of the shamrocks above represent an open meal slot in...
Early Monday morning, former State Senator Paul Schimpf, of Waterloo, announced his candidacy for Governor. He announced his campaign in a video conference and...
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful will close both of its recycle centers on Saturday, 2/13/21, due to the extreme cold predicted. Closed are: 4665 Hydraulic...
Midway Village Museum is giving back to healthcare workers with its “Sock Monkey Nelson Loves Healthcare Heroes,” a free day of admissions for healthcare...
The Big Ten announced Tuesday night their plans to relocate the conference’s postseason basketball tournament from the United Center in Chicago to Lucas...
There have been reports of coyotes roaming neighborhoods in the city of Rockford this winter. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, coyotes...
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden has joined the Museums For All program! Museums For All is a national cooperative initiative between the Institute of...
Hundreds of SwedishAmerican healthcare workers will form a hospital “hug” in recognition of the past year battling COVID-19. Employees from SwedishAmerican, a division of...
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...
Forest City Diagnostic Imaging in Rockford has announced that it has acquired Summit Radiology, in order to better serve the greater communities of Northern...
In Youth We Trust, the youth philanthropy program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, has announced the recipients of the 2021 IYWT Adult/Nonprofit...
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful will close both of its recycle centers on Saturday, 2/6/21, due to the extreme cold predicted. Closed locations: 4665 Hydraulic...
Still having trouble tasting or smelling long after your COVID-19 recovery? Turns out you aren’t alone! It’s happened to millions of COVID-19 survivors and...
Crusader Community Health opened its new $16 million clinic and administrative office at 1200 West State Street on Monday, February 1, 2021. The new...
Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) today reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2021. (All amounts are presented on an as reported (U.S....
Chief Damage Controlman Jeffrey Davis, from Cherry Valley, a graduate of Rockford Christian High School, assigned to USS America (LHA 6), the Navy’s only...
The Rockford Police Department is warning of several inches of wet snow and wind expected Saturday afternoon into Early Sunday… * WHAT…Heavy wet snow...
Carpenter’s Place in Rockford serves breakfast and lunch to their homeless guests, every month, Monday through Friday. They’re urgently looking for volunteers in February...
Every year, Brat Days takes place at Edgebrook in Rockford, Illinois which raises funds for local non-profits serving children, the elderly, the disabled, and...
Good news! Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties – Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, just received a generous $15,000 grant from the Community...
As heavy snow develops late Monday afternoon, this may make it difficult for evening commuters with slick and dangerous travels. Highway 20 will start...
Small non-profits that provide food, housing assistance, and workforce and economic development can apply for funding through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Program, Illinois State...
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden has just announced a new partnership with Franchesco’s Ristorante. The Franchesco’s team will be heading up all venue rentals...
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois is operating its free income tax preparation and filing sites beginning January 25, 2021. Our online appointment schedule and...
The American Red Cross of Northwest Illinois announces the appointment of Erica Smith and Rev. Antwon Maurice Funches, Sr. to the organization’s board of...
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has announced that beginning on January 15th, any region that has met IDPH metrics for a reduction of mitigations will...
Tami Kellerman joined Beloit Health System (BHS) on November 30, 2020, as the Executive Director of Foundation, Marketing and Community Relations. Ms. Kellerman comes...
Tuesday’s (January 5th) Mega Millions jackpot and Wednesday’s (January 6th) Powerball jackpot are now both over 400 million dollars! It’s the third time that...
Until further notice, for Rochelle residents who have alleyway trash collection, the service has been canceled. The city said in a Facebook post, “Due...
The Holiday Enthusiasts from the Festival of Lights, Ted O’Donnell & Tom Luepkes, tallied the attendance numbers and they have shattered all records from...
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...
In an effort to make traveling easier, several U.S. airlines have set up Covid-19 testing programs to facilitate state travel restrictions and comply with...
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....
This week, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara discusses the Covid-19 vaccine rollout, Covid-19 percentage rates, why he’s worried about New Year’s Eve parties, and about...
Mitch Trubisky made some interesting comments via a zoom interview session Wednesday with reporters. The Chicago Bears snapped a 6 game losing streak this...
SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health, began administering its first COVID-19 vaccines to employees Thursday, December 17 bringing hope to many frontline healthcare workers...
As part of committed efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in hockey, the National Hockey League (NHL®), American Hockey League (AHL), and ECHL today...
With the holiday season in full swing and many families throughout Chicagoland are bracing for a long winter of increased isolation, loneliness, and grief,...
In an announcement made Tuesday, December 15, 2020, billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott named 384 organizations that will receive more than $4 billion in funding....
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois received a $5 million gift from a billionaire philanthropist. Goodwill announced the gift is from MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire...
Strolling through Anderson Japanese Gardens, taking in the beauty and serenity has become a Rockford tradition. Soon to be entering its 43rd year, some...
The Rockford Park District is offering Holiday Wagon Rides in Lockwood Park throughout the month of December. The wagons will be decorated with Holiday...
After choosing to forego their festival in 2020 due to health concerns and scheduling difficulties, the Rockton Lions Club is looking to return to Settler’s...
Northern Illinois Raptor Rehabilitation and Education (NIRRE) is operated solely based upon grants and the generous donations of the Rock River Valley community. This...
The Cherry Valley Public Library District presents a Virtual Presentation: Ghosts of Christmas Past on Wednesday, December 16 from 6p-7p. Local author and paranormal...
Tom discusses City Council approving a balanced budget for 2021 this week, Service Line Warranties that are legit for Rockford, Covid-19 stats for the...
Crusader Community Health announced that it will change back to the original scheduling of the walk-in, no-appointment-needed format for its two CrusaderNOW!SM Walk-In Clinics. The change will...
Enjoy holiday music performances from area artists in the comfort of your own home on Wednesday, December 16 from 6:30p-8p. Concerts will be streamed...
The Beloit Snappers received a formal invitation from Major League Baseball to become the Advanced-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The prospective...
Believe it or not, but Christmas is quickly approaching. Most major shipping services have announced deadlines for shipping packages and letters in order to...
Struggling from the pandemic, small businesses in Belvidere are now being offered an unexpected lifeline. From the Ilinois’ CUREs Act, the City of Belvidere...
YWCA Northwestern Illinois is now accepting applications for the 2021 YWCA Women of Achievement Awards. The YWCA Women of Achievement Awards recognize individuals who...
Holidazzle will get you in the holiday spirit while getting some gifts checked off your list. For the past 16 years, the Downtown Beloit Association...
In response to the ongoing restrictions as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) has canceled concerts and events that...
Midway Village Museum Names Patrick O’Keefe New Executive Director Midway Village Museum Board of Directors announces Patrick O’Keefe of Rockford, as the newly appointed...
Get in the Christmas spirit with “All Aglow” at the Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens with the Rockford Park District! The grounds of the conservatory...
Students, Parents, Counselors, and anyone interested in learning more about scholarships and financial aid are invited to attend a VIRTUAL Community Scholarship Fair! Tuesday,...
After a rise in coronavirus cases in Winnebago County, Rockford Public School District 205 students will begin remote learning from November 30th through January...
City First Church will add another safe way to celebrate the holiday season with their Community Christmas Spectacular. The drive-thru event can be enjoyed...
The Ambassador Club of the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for grants from Greater Beloit area organizations. Interested groups must...
Thanksgiving is officially over, so that means we can finally start celebrating Christmas! Every year around this time, families gather in their cars to...
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Rocktown Adventures turned to Facebook to show an outdoor cooking demonstration which encouraged a twist on this year’s tradition....
Freeport alderperson and retired executive, James Berberet, published his first novel in early November available in both paperback and eBook. His novel, Quest for...
The City of Rockford has received a grant through the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to provide Economic Support grants...
Despite the ongoing pandemic, a family favorite bubbly event will still go on, but virtually. Discovery Center announced that their annual Bubble Fest will...
SwedishAmerican Hospital held an art contest to promote handwashing, social distancing, and mask-wearing. The contest was for Rockford middle and high school students. The...
Gov. JB Pritzker has announced new COVID-19 restrictions that will take effect statewide. .All regions in Illinois will now operate under Tier 3 mitigations...
YWCA Northwestern Illinois is now accepting applications for the Bright Future Scholarship and La Voz Latina Scholarship. Scholarship winners will be announced March 1,...
Rockford native Sarah-Eva Machese has moved her national online floral business from San Diego to downtown Rockford. Floracracy held a ribbon cutting ceremony on...
The Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) is an awareness and fundraising campaign employed by many Junior Leagues around the world. It highlights the Junior...
The Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) is an awareness and fundraising campaign employed by many Junior Leagues around the world. It highlights the...
Keeping a clean and sanitized office during these COVID-19 times is a must. RBG Janitorial in Rockford offers cost-effective methods of sanitizing and...
Keeping a clean and sanitized office during these COVID-19 times is a must. RBG Janitorial in Rockford offers cost-effective methods of sanitizing and...
The City of Beloit, through the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC), is launching the Small Business Assistance Forgivable Loan Program and the Nano...
The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to share that the Illinois Office of Tourism recently announced 31 new small businesses, or...
Retired Rockford Firefighter, Michael Riley, has written a new cookbook now available on Amazon. Cook & Ladder Company No. 1: A Firehouse Cookbook includes...
The decision to reopen a business requires resources and finding ways to safely keep it open involves the difficult balance of considering the safety...
The decision to reopen a business requires resources and finding ways to safely keep it open involves the difficult balance of considering the safety...
Longer than they initially thought, students in the Freeport School District will have to continue learning from home and the students who were learning...
Has 2020 left you frustrated, angry, and just downright stressed? Take that irritation out at Discovery Center Museum’s Smashing Pumpkins sessions on Sunday, November...
SwedishAmerican is pleased to welcome Dr. Vijay P. Roy to the Heart Institute (1340 Charles Street, Suite 300, Rockford, IL). Dr. Roy received his medical...
October is #PinkMonth and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are many women and men who are fighting all types of cancer, chemotherapy is inevitable...
The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) announced today that it has been officially named as the Midwest hub for SENATOR INTERNATIONAL, an air cargo company based in Hamburg,...
Breakfast With The Big Cheese: Lunch Edition The Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce invite you to join them for the Rising Professional’s biggest event...
Haunts are hosted at this iconic Rockford location every Halloween season and this year is no different. Despite the pandemic, paranormal tours are still...
One of Rockford’s great local resources, Rock House Kids, is looking for donations for the upcoming winter season. The organization reaches out to children...
The Chicago Rockford International Airport announced it has begun construction on a new 90,000-square-foot International Cargo Facility. The building is Phase 1 of a...
The magic of Christmas lives on in the Stateline this year despite the pandemic. Thanks to many sponsors, community partners, and volunteers, the Rockford...
BRIGHTSIDE Clinic is excited to announce the opening of their newest location in Belvidere on Thursday, October 15 at 10am. BRIGHTSIDE Clinic has been treating...
Rock County will distribute free reusable masks to residents who need them at various drive-thru locations throughout the county on Saturday, October 17 from...
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation announced it will distribute an additional $50 million to small businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic in the...
SwedishAmerican’s Riverwest Clinic is hosting a drive-thru trick or treat event on October 31st from 4-5:30 pm. Families can pick up treats from the...
With the cost of a life-changing transplant often exceeding $800,000, most transplant families are unable to shoulder that financial burden. The Children’s Organ Transplant...
In November, according to the school district, Harlem School District 122 will move to full remote learning. The reasoning was because of the rising COVID-19...
While enjoying the summer like weather this weekend, 815 Outside invites to bike the Kishwaukee Bike Path this Sunday, October 11 from 2-3pm. You’ll...
Friday, October 2nd, the United States Postal Service announced it is bringing hundreds of jobs to the Stateline area. The opening positions will include...
Beloit appointed Thomas Stigler as the interim police chief of Beloit Police Department after the previous chief left the department last week. Former Police...
This pandemic has canceled so many different events. From concerts to State fairs and now the latest, trick-or-treating. Because of COVID-19, many cities have...
The school year is definitely different but fire officials in Janesville want to make sure kids are still remembering safety protocols such as “Stop,...
Trick-or-Treating is still on for the Halloween 2020 season in the town of Winnebago. On September 14th, The Village of Winnebago trustees had voted...
Northeast Christian Church, located at 5651 E. Riverside Blvd. in Rockford, is offering middle school and high school students a quiet place to study...
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards have been extended an additional three months –...
Prior to the impact of COVID-19 and record losses in the industry, Rockford and Winnebago County achieved an unprecedented ten-years of growth in its...
SwedishAmerican’s Immediate Care will move to a new location on North Mulford Road in Rockford this week. Beginning Wednesday, September 23 at 8 a.m.,...
Residents in Durand, IL celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Sunday, September 20th. The monument is located in Durand’s...
Two local pumpkin patches opened for the season this past weekend. “The Lindberg Pumpkin Patch” in Caledonia opened on Thursday, September 17th and “Thyme...
~From OSF Healthcare As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s almost time for flu season, which typically runs from October through March....
The Rockford Symphony Orchestra Board is pleased to announce that it is officially launching the “Larsen Legacy Campaign” – a $500,000 fundraising effort named...
The Illinois EPA hosts a Household Hazardous Waste collection, 8am to 3pm, on September 19 at Belvidere Boone County at Belvidere-Administration Campus, 1212 Logan...
Northern Illinois – Recent health and safety guidelines affected many youth serving organizations, and Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is no different. The...
The Governor announced the opening of the second round of the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) Program. These grants will be available to all small businesses...
On Tuesday, September 15th, the Nicholas Conservatory was lit up gold to support children battling cancer. September is recognized around the world as Childhood...
Discovery Center Museum today announced that it has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winner for Attractions. Based on a full year of...
Beginning Wednesday, September 16th, a section of School Street between Irving Avenue and Orchard Park Road will temporarily close for sewer repairs. The City...
Rockford native and Engineman 2nd Class Samantha Riley participated in a 9/11 remembrance walk while aboard the USS Sterett, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer....
Get out and ride your bike before the cold weather really hits! Thanks to multiple donations from community members, bike organizations, and local bike...
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois has launched “Mystery Bags to Go” online shop on their website with curbside or in-store pick-up starting Friday, September...
Due to the pandemic, many local restaurants unfortunately have been forced to close their doors, some temporarily and some permanently. This is the case...
The Northern Illinois Food Bank has been helping families throughout the entire pandemic with drive-thru food distribution pop-up markets and are holding another one...
Ice skating and hockey lessons are returning to Carlson Ice Arena in September! Rockford Park District’s Learn to Skate and Jr. IceHogs/Learn to Play...
