As heavy snow develops late Monday afternoon, this may make it difficult for evening commuters with slick and dangerous travels. Highway 20 will start...
Grab some food to-go! “To-Go” Rockford Region Restaurant Week is here at participating restaurants all over the region! During this year’s Restaurant Week,...
Since October, local restaurants and bars have been limited to outdoor seating, curbside pick up, and delivery options only. This has affected our service...
What Super Bowl champion will host ‘Jeopardy!’? The answer…”Who is Aaron Rodgers?” On Tuesday, January 12th, the Green Bay Packers Quarterback announced that he...
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...
January 7th, 2021 was National Bobblehead Day, and to celebrate, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled six officially licensed, limited-edition Rockford Peaches AAGPBL...
The Holiday Enthusiasts from the Festival of Lights, Ted O’Donnell & Tom Luepkes, tallied the attendance numbers and they have shattered all records from...
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....
Rockford’s newest restaurant is now open for carry-out and delivery. Screw City Tavern is located at 4412 Manchester Dr. in Rockford near the intersection...
All Aglow is a free walk-through lights exhibit at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens. Visitors will follow a one-way loop through the gardens so everyone...
The Rockford Park District is offering Holiday Wagon Rides in Lockwood Park throughout the month of December. The wagons will be decorated with Holiday...
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...
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...
A Rockford icon has returned this year with new life. Located at 1132 Auburn St. in Rockford, this historic establishment has been revived. Formerly...
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...
Thanksgiving is officially over, so that means we can finally start celebrating Christmas! Every year around this time, families gather in their cars to...
The City of Rockford has received a grant through the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to provide Economic Support grants...
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...
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 Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to share that the Illinois Office of Tourism recently announced 31 new small businesses, or...
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara, Rockford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ehren Jarrett, Rockford Promise Executive Director Dr. Tasha Davis and Northern Illinois University President Dr....
Retired Rockford Firefighter, Michael Riley, has written a new cookbook now available on Amazon. Cook & Ladder Company No. 1: A Firehouse Cookbook includes...
Review by: Frosty Glass Beer: Prairie Street IPA by Prairie Street Brewing Company Brewery location: Rockford, IL Website: https://psbrewingco.com/ Purchased at: Schnuck’s in Loves...
Haunts are hosted at this iconic Rockford location every Halloween season and this year is no different. Despite the pandemic, paranormal tours are still...
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...
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...
Spine-chilling storytelling, ghoulish games, and spooky science experiments await you live on October 9th at Rockford Public Library. A Virtual Spooky Party for Tweens!...
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...
Northeast Christian Church, located at 5651 E. Riverside Blvd. in Rockford, is offering middle school and high school students a quiet place to study...
Starting Wednesday, October 7th, Anderson Japanese Gardens will be waiving photography fees every Wednesday during the month. The public is welcome to take photos...
First round nominations are open through October 23rd, 2020. We have updated the nomination rules in response to the current COVID-19 situation. Nomination Criteria...
Northern Illinois – Recent health and safety guidelines affected many youth serving organizations, and Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is no different. The...
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...
Sample the area’s best seasonal farmers market! At the Edgebrook Farmers Market, local farmers display their highest quality vegetables, fruits, flowers and plants as...
Due to the pandemic, many local restaurants unfortunately have been forced to close their doors, some temporarily and some permanently. This is the case...
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...
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is proud to host a drive-thru free tree giveaway in celebration of Arbor Day this Friday, April 24th at the Klehm Arboretum...
As the latest extension to its #StayHomeRFKD campaign, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is excited to announce Home with the FAM as a...
Holiday message, COVID-19 Updates, and thought on Rockford Public Schools are discussed this week with Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara. Hear it all right here....
Illinois Hospitality Emergency Grant Program for Hotels, Restaurants & Bars: Today, the Governor announced a new $14 million grant program aims to help small hospitality...
Image by Osvaldo Medina from Pixabay In December we told you about the grand opening of 6 Finger Tattoo, the first female owned tattoo shop in Rockford,...
The Rock River Raft Race NFP board proudly announced a successful 2019 raft race resulting in significant donations raised to benefit three local organizations....
The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the promotions of Kristen Paul to the role of director of destination development...
GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford is pleased to announce that Rockford radio veteran Steve Summers, Morning Host for 95.3 the Bull, has accepted an invitation to...
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful offers 13 sites in and around Rockford where natural (not flocked) Christmas trees can be chipped and recycled into mulch...
The Rockford Police Department is challenging the Rockford Fire Department to a Battle of the Bells for the second year running, on Friday, December...
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful offers 13 sites in and around Rockford where natural (not flocked) Christmas trees can be chipped and recycled into mulch...
This weekend, downtown Rockford will begin its transformation into the Christmas wonderland that has become so crucial to the Stroll On State and downtown...
Giovanni’s Restaurant and Convention Center could be adding casino to it’s title, at least temporarily. Hard Rock as released floor plans for Giovanni’s to...
RAMP is a local non-profit organization that provides services and advocacy that assist individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible....
The inaugural Chicagoland Summer Showcase high school boys basketball tournament tips off this weekend with plenty to top teams from around the country as...
America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will return to the Coronado Performing Arts Center stage on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 7:00PM. Seinfeld has been...
