133 years after his death, a Black Civil War soldier receives his gravestone in ... April 4, 2024 @ 12:58 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A Black soldier who was born enslaved and fought for the Union... Read More
Sign ceremony to mark honorary street name change for John Briggs, Rockford's fi... April 3, 2024 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A celebration will be held Saturday to commemorate the renaming of a... Read More
Midway Village Museum to celebrate 50 years of showcasing Rockford's history January 17, 2024 @ 5:40 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford’s history museum will celebrate a historic milestone of its own this... Read More
Midway Village Museum opens new mini history exhibit at downtown Rockford Riverf... November 10, 2023 @ 11:56 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — You can now get your meal with a slice of history at... Read More
Here's your quick guide to the battles, music and storytelling at World War II D... September 28, 2023 @ 6:00 am Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The largest World War II reenactment in the Midwest returns this weekend, bringing more than... Read More
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... Read More
'Rockford's museum' Midway Village announces new Camp Grant capital campaign June 15, 2022 @ 1:38 pm By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Midway Village Museum has launched a campaign to raise funds to build a... Read More
Hauntings in the 815: Get to know haunted Rockford with Samantha Hochmann and Ka... October 21, 2021 @ 12:29 am By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — On a limestone bluff overlooking Kent Creek, you’ll find one of the most... Read More
Arbor Day Celebration Tree Giveaway April 26, 2021 @ 8:49 am Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is excited to announce that the organization will be holding its annual Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, April 30,... Read More
Laurent House Opening for Tours on Saturday (4/10) April 6, 2021 @ 12:14 pm Gently sloped toward the Spring Creek, Laurent House, one of the most famous houses in the Stateline, will reopen for the public for tours.... Read More
Midway Village Paying Tribute To Stateline Women For Women's History Month March 4, 2021 @ 3:05 pm March is Women’s History month and Midway Village Museum in Rockford is paying tribute the women who have made a difference in the... Read More
Rockford Fire Chief Derek Bergsten Making U.S. History February 18, 2021 @ 1:30 pm A month ago, Chief Derek Bergsten was named Fire Chief of the Year in Illinois, now he has found out that, that title actually... Read More
Listen! Plan Your Rockford Area Weekend Here! January 21, 2021 @ 12:06 pm Andrea Cook from the Rockford Area Convention And Visitors Bureau once again joins us for a short conversation about what’s happening in our... Read More
SpaceX Launched Second Crew in Space November 16, 2020 @ 11:14 am History was made on Sunday night, November 15th as SpaceX launched its 2nd crew up to the International Space Station and kicked off regular... Read More
Anderson Automotive Group Donating to Local Charities September 23, 2020 @ 9:06 am It’s always nice to hear stories of different businesses in the area giving back to the community. The Anderson Automotive Group is celebrating 50... Read More
Historic Church in Rockford Catches Fire; Cause is Unknown September 3, 2020 @ 11:16 am On Wednesday night, September 2nd, at about 6:24 pm, one of the oldest churches in Rockford was engulfed in flames. The former Rockford Masonic... Read More
Midway Village Announces 2020 Calendar Of Events January 20, 2020 @ 1:36 pm Having lived in Rockford my entire life, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve visited Midway Village Museum over the years. What I... Read More