Rockford police and fire chiefs remember 9/11; both will participate in event be...

September 7, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd and Rockford Fire Department Chief Michele Pankow join Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about...

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Natural light and Napoli's pizza: New Loves Park slot spot has a different feel

September 1, 2022 @ 1:03 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Pam Manning watched the progress being made on renovations to the...

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Subway to move into former Taco John's in south Rockford

September 1, 2022 @ 7:37 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Subway is moving out of Alpine Plaza and into the former Taco...

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What's there to do in the Rockford area on Labor Day weekend? Here are 11 ideas

September 1, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Stop laboring and start relaxing because a three-day weekend is nearly here. We’ve...

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A new food truck in Loves Park combines award-winning BBQ with THC

August 31, 2022 @ 1:35 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Little Nick’s BBQ is bringing you food on the go with...

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'I just kept going': How Glory Bound Rescue Ranch became a voice for voiceless a...

August 30, 2022 @ 2:07 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our mobile app MARENGO — Jennifer Finkelman says she has Ripley to thank for the evolution of...

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YMCA hires new executive to run downtown Rockford branch

August 29, 2022 @ 10:15 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The YMCA of Rock River Valley has hired Rachel Robinson as executive...

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Photos: Opening weekend at Edwards Apple Orchard in Poplar Grove

August 27, 2022 @ 1:29 pm

Apple orchards across the Rockford region opened for business this weekend. We stopped by Edwards Apple Orchard, 7061 Centerville Road in Poplar Grove, on...

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Associated Bank to close Rockton Avenue branch in Rockford

August 26, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Associated Bank plans to close its Rockton Avenue branch later this year...

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Roscoe-based roofing and siding company lands on America's Fastest Growing Compa...

August 25, 2022 @ 12:58 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROSCOE — Roscoe-based Martin Exteriors has landed on Inc. 5000’s America’s Fastest Growing Companies...

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Chuck E. Cheese, a home for birthday celebrations in Rockford for 34 years, gets...

August 24, 2022 @ 7:13 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Chuck E. Cheese has revamped its Rockford entertainment center with new games,...

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Twisted Crypt Haunted House in Rockford announces opening day for 2022 season

August 24, 2022 @ 10:52 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Twisted Crypt Haunted House will bring its scares back to Rockford for...

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Free groceries available in Rockford at Summer Family Markets

August 22, 2022 @ 12:35 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Families with children younger than 18 are encouraged to shop for free...

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Gas prices in Rockford drop for the 10th week straight

August 22, 2022 @ 12:04 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gas prices across the city have dropped for a 10th straight week,...

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Northern Illinois Food Bank celebrates 'incredible generosity' in reaching 1 mil...

August 22, 2022 @ 11:11 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Northern Illinois Food Bank is celebrating receiving its millionth gift. The nonprofit organization...

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Podcast: Carrie Johnson of Rockford Art Museum talks upcoming art fair and more

August 20, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Carrie Johnson of the Rockford Art Museum joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the upcoming Greenwich Village Art...

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Podcast: McNamara talks about big wins on 815 Day and latest City Council moves

August 19, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about several big wins for the city on 815...

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$50K in healthy snacks delivered to Rockford schools and other organizations

August 18, 2022 @ 3:15 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Tamir Bell returned to his old middle school on Thursday with boxes of...

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What is there to do in the Rockford area this weekend? Here are 10 ideas

August 18, 2022 @ 2:45 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Summer is winding down in the Rockford area, but there are still plenty...

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Photos: Opening day at the 2022 Winnebago County Fair

August 18, 2022 @ 1:50 am

The Winnebago County Fair kicked off its five-day run on Wednesday at the fairgrounds, 50 W. First St. in Pecatonica. The fair runs from...

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Rockford to host largest community college volleyball tournament in the country

August 17, 2022 @ 3:21 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Hundreds of athletes and visitors will fill the UW Health Sports Factory in...

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Rockford woman warns others after falling prey to Facebook scam, losing cash

August 17, 2022 @ 12:53 pm

By Chelsea Meyer B103 Rockford Rock River Current newsletter ROCKFORD — Scams on Facebook have been common lately, not just nationally but right here...

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RMTD to replace aging diesel buses with new electric or hybrid vehicles

August 16, 2022 @ 12:15 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Mass Transit District will replace some of its aging diesel fleet...

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Boone County Fair records second-best attendance ever

August 15, 2022 @ 1:48 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — This year’s Boone County Fair wrapped up its six-day run with the second-best...

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Podcast: McNamara talks about Ukrainian teens visit, razing the Lorden building ...

August 15, 2022 @ 1:16 pm

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the future of Davis Park, the 11-day visit...

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Rockford gas prices dip for ninth straight week

August 15, 2022 @ 12:38 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gasoline prices in the city have fallen for a ninth straight week, and now average...

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Forest City Church, Providence Baptist Church partner to build two Rockford Habi...

August 15, 2022 @ 12:08 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Two churches here are partnering to help two families achieve the dream...

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Baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson to be at Rockford Community Bank on Saturday

August 12, 2022 @ 1:21 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson will be at Rockford Community Bank on...

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Bird electric scooters land in Machesney Park on Monday

August 12, 2022 @ 11:23 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — You will soon be able to zip around the village on an...

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Learn Prohibition history with a glass of wine at Midway Village Museum in Rockf...

August 10, 2022 @ 1:08 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Have you ever wanted to learn about Prohibition history while under the...

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Winnebago County CASA hosting first CASA Royale fundraising gala

August 10, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Going through the juvenile court system can be a scary thing, especially...

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Photos: Opening day at the Boone County Fair

August 10, 2022 @ 1:20 am

The Boone County Fair kicked off its six-day run on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, at the fairgrounds at 8791 Illinois Route 76. The opening...

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Bites of Beloit returns to showcase 'all the great flavors Beloit has to offer'

August 9, 2022 @ 1:18 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELOIT — Bites of Beloit restaurant week returns Sept. 6-11 with six different restaurants...

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Golden Gloves champ from Rockford to return to the ring for Rockford Boxing Clas...

August 9, 2022 @ 12:14 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — National Golden Gloves champion and former world-ranked boxer Angel Martinez is set to...

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Rockford Public Schools to host hiring event. Some positions offer $3K signing b...

August 9, 2022 @ 9:15 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford Public Schools will host another hiring event this month to fill...

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Momma Palooza invites all Rockford-area parents to 9th annual event

August 9, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The ninth annual Momma Palooza is taking place Aug. 20 with vendors,...

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Feeling spaced out? Cure your boredom with stellar movie night hosted by Miracle...

August 8, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Miracle Mile Rockford is set to host an outer space-themed movie night...

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Podcast: Dennis Horton of the Better Business Bureau warns of back-to-school sca...

August 5, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Dennis Horton, director of the Rockford Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau, joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to warn...

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New fan trail guides you to key local places for the Rockford Peaches

August 4, 2022 @ 1:57 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There’s a new way for Rockford Peaches fans and historians to experience...

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Rockford Lutheran graduate returns to the city for X League football game

August 2, 2022 @ 12:58 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rockford Lutheran graduate Stephanie Raymond-Young returns to town on Saturday to prove herself in...

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Bring your pups to Bark in the Park on Saturday in Rockford

August 2, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — State Rep. Dave Vella invites canine friends and their owners to an event...

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'They need our help': Hunger campaign aims to help Rockford food pantries confro...

August 2, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara is encouraging people to support local food pantries, which are...

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Rockford Day is on its way. The city wants everybody to get involved

August 1, 2022 @ 11:57 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — With Aug. 15 approaching, the city is inviting local businesses, nonprofits and more...

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The 'Fastest Mile in the Midwest' returns to Rockford

August 1, 2022 @ 11:29 am

By Kevin Haas and Steve Summers Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The State Street Mile is back this year after...

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Podcast: McNamara talks ATVs, litter signs and hunger campaign

August 1, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to discuss the proposal going before City Council tonight on ATVs....

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Wisconsin State Fair debuts new hours at the 171st annual event

July 30, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter WEST ALLIS — The Wisconsin State Fair will have new hours at this year’s 11-day...

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Mission of Mercy provides $1M in free dental care at UW Health Sports Factory in...

July 28, 2022 @ 12:27 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Mission of Mercy provided free dental work for more than 1,000 patients last...

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Rockford Area Arts Council to host fundraiser with Fatherless print collective

July 28, 2022 @ 11:57 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Area Arts Council is hosting an event in partnership with Fatherless...

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What is there to do in the Rockford area? Here are 6 ideas for this weekend

July 28, 2022 @ 7:00 am

Rock River Current Download our app ROCKFORD — Looking for something to do in the Rockford area this weekend? There’s plenty to choose from,...

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'The need is ever-increasing': Rockford area food pantries serving 68% more peop...

July 26, 2022 @ 6:15 am

By Kevin Haas and Steve Summers Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Food pantries here have seen an influx of need this...

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Rockford gas prices fall an average 20 cents per gallon, sixth straight week of ...

July 25, 2022 @ 1:15 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The average price of a gallon of gas in the city fell more...

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New Rockford event series supports local charities with live music, food and mor...

July 25, 2022 @ 11:06 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A new event featuring live music, food, outdoor movies and more will begin...

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Loves Park set to celebrate 75th anniversary with music, fireworks, food trucks ...

July 25, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — The city is throwing itself a birthday party this weekend with music, fireworks, food trucks...

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Time to eat up this weekend at Chow Down Food Truck Fest in Rockford

July 22, 2022 @ 2:08 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Hope you worked up an appetite this week because this Saturday it’s time...

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Mission of Mercy aims to provide $1M in free dental care in 2 days in Rockford

July 21, 2022 @ 11:01 am

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — This weekend hundreds of dentists and other oral health care professionals will volunteer their time to...

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Blue Collar Coffee Co. moves locations in downtown Beloit

July 20, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter BELOIT — Blue Collar Coffee Co., is moving locations in downtown Beloit to offer better...

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Peppa Pig live tour coming to the Coronado stage in Rockford

July 19, 2022 @ 11:20 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — “Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure” will hit the Coronado Performing Arts Center...

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Oregon High School graduate wins Pulitzer Prize in investigative reporting

July 19, 2022 @ 10:19 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter OREGON — An Oregon High School graduate has won a Pulitzer Prize for investigative journalism...

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More than 20K brats to be served at 51st annual Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days

July 18, 2022 @ 4:01 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...

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Gas prices continue to decline in Rockford, dropping over 10 cents in past week

July 18, 2022 @ 10:50 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Gas prices in the city are nearly 41 cents per gallon lower than...

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Stroll On State's presenting sponsor extends contract for three years

July 15, 2022 @ 2:29 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Illinois Bank & Trust will sponsor the annual Stroll on State for an...

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Saint Anthony College of Nursing in Rockford will not increase tuition for secon...

July 15, 2022 @ 2:05 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Saint Anthony College of Nursing will not increase fall semester tuition for the...

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Sports Illustrated visits Rockford, Beyer Stadium for daily cover story

July 15, 2022 @ 12:52 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The citywide celebration of the 30th anniversary of “A League of Their Own,”...

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'We get paid to make people happy': BW Event & Decor set to open first storefron...

July 15, 2022 @ 5:30 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Kardashians are known for throwing their children flamboyant parties with vibrant decor,...

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'Ways to bring hope': New flower bed in Rockford highlights suicide prevention l...

July 14, 2022 @ 1:02 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A new suicide prevention number is displayed in a flower bed on Auburn...

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UW Health to host two hiring events in Rockford

July 13, 2022 @ 5:30 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Are you a trained health care professional looking for a job? UW Health...

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Edwards Apple Orchard announces opening date for 2022 season

July 12, 2022 @ 12:36 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A sign of cooler temperatures — along with crisp red, yellow and orange...

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CRE8IV to host pop-up party for new Rockford Peaches mural in Midtown

July 12, 2022 @ 12:12 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A new mural in Midtown will pay homage to the Rockford Peaches, and...

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Crusader Community Health celebrates 50 years of serving the Rockford region

July 12, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Crusader Community Health is celebrating 50 years of providing health...

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Natural Land Institute set to host fundraiser in Rockton for Nygren Wetland Pres...

July 8, 2022 @ 11:07 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKTON — Natural Land Institute is set to host its first fundraiser for Nygren Wetland...

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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center receives grant to fund Summer Arts Enrichment...

July 8, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center received a $3,940 grant from the Community Grants Program...

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'It has opened the doors to new opportunities for Junior High students': School ...

July 7, 2022 @ 2:09 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter OREGON —  David L. Rahn Junior High School in Mount Morris is for sale through...

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Rockford Public School District 205 is hosting hiring event

July 7, 2022 @ 1:36 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Looking for a job in education? Rockford Public Schools is hosting a hiring...

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Rockford University selected by Amazon for education partnership

July 6, 2022 @ 11:19 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rockford University announced Tuesday it has been selected as an education partner for...

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New beer festival coming to Beloit, featuring 49 breweries

July 6, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Lager than Life beer festival is coming to Beloit at Preservation Park, 3444 S. Riverside Dr., from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. By...

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